Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke criticised the Modi government over alleged police harassment during student protests linked to claims of a NEET examination paper leak. Speaking to journalists at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar airport in Maharashtra after a month-long protest in Delhi, Dipke said a broader mass movement would emerge if repression of protesters continued. He said India’s youth could ultimately change the government.

Dipke alleged that police used pellet guns to disperse the July 20 Sansad Abhiyan programme at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, injuring several students. He condemned such action against unarmed students and called for an impartial investigation and legal action against those responsible for ordering force. He also alleged police raids on the homes of student leaders and activists, threats of arrest, and harassment of family members.

The report says Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid the movement, though Dipke said student anger had not subsided. The Supreme Court instructed the Centre that pellet guns must not be used except in special circumstances. Opposition parties alleged excessive force, while the Centre denied it and the BJP described police action as maintaining law and order. CJP said it would pursue wider peaceful protests unless FIRs against students were withdrawn.