CJP Leadership Reacts: Protest to Continue After Wangchuk Ends Fast, Targets PM Modi

CJP leadership signals protest continuation after Wangchuk ends hunger strike

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka released separate statements on 24 July 2026 confirming the Jantar Mantar protest will continue despite activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26-day hunger strike the same day.

What we can verify

Wangchuk ended his fast on 24 July. Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh were present when Wangchuk broke his fast, according to multiple reports including The Indian Express coverage. The government reportedly assured Parliament would discuss examination system accountability and promised compensation for families of alleged NEET paper leak victims.

CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke stated the protest continues. In a statement carried by Khabargaon, Dipke said "Sonam Sir's life is precious, but protest will continue" — framing Wangchuk's decision as a humanitarian relief while maintaining the movement's demands.

CJP Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka claimed PM Modi is "under pressure." In a separate Khabargaon clip, Ranka linked the government's late-night video address from PM Modi to mounting pressure from student protests and the NEET paper leak controversy.

Independent outlet The Indian Express covered the CJP protest's future. Their 24 July video report examines whether the CJP-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar will sustain momentum after Wangchuk's departure.

What remains unverified

• Exact protest headcount at Jantar Mantar on 24 July — no official or independent crowd estimate located.
• Whether PM Modi's address was directly prompted by CJP/Wangchuk pressure — Ranka's assertion is a party claim without independent confirmation.
• Specific government concessions beyond the Parliament discussion assurance — compensation details and timeline unconfirmed.

[unverified] CJP's claim that protest numbers are growing after Wangchuk's fast ended.

[unverified] Ranka's assertion that "PM Modi is under pressure" directly due to CJP actions.

Context

The Jantar Mantar protest, led by CJP alongside student groups, has demanded scrapping the National Testing Agency (NTA), a Supreme Court-monitored probe into NEET paper leaks, and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike from Ladakh became a focal point. His decision to end the fast followed cross-party MP assurances, but CJP leadership insists core demands remain unmet.