The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that its volunteers faced difficulties in finding a venue for a meeting in Delhi, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke claiming that several hall owners refused to host the gathering because of alleged pressure.
Dipke said the party had planned a volunteers’ meeting in the national capital on Wednesday but struggled to find a suitable venue. According to him, multiple venue owners cited pressure from unidentified sources when declining the booking.
CJP Claims Venue Owners Were Threatened
Dipke alleged that the party eventually managed to secure a hall, but claimed the venue owners were later threatened and asked not to allow the meeting to take place.
“We were scheduled to hold our volunteers’ meet in Delhi today… We were looking for a hall, but no one would rent us one. Everyone kept saying there was pressure from above,” Dipke said.
He alleged that the BJP was responsible for the pressure, claiming that attempts to stop the meeting reflected fear of the growing involvement of young people in politics.
Dipke also said the alleged efforts would not discourage CJP volunteers.
“If they think such petty actions will frighten us, they are sorely mistaken,” he said.
The allegations could not be independently verified.
CJP Signals Fresh Jantar Mantar Protest
Dipke also spoke about the party’s earlier protest activities at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Responding to questions circulating on social media about the next phase of the campaign, he indicated that another protest would begin soon.
The party has described its ongoing mobilisation as part of what it calls “Season Two” of its campaign.
Ranchi Protest To Continue
On the student-led protest in Ranchi, Dipke said the movement would continue under the leadership of Devendra Mahto, with CJP volunteers remaining involved in the campaign.
The party has increasingly focused its activities on student and youth-related issues, particularly education and employment.
CJP Plans Nationwide Education Campaign
CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das announced plans for a nationwide “listening tour” beginning around Independence Day.
According to Das, the campaign will focus on the condition of government schools. Party members and volunteers are expected to visit government schools, speak to local communities, conduct social audits and document problems affecting educational infrastructure.
CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka alleged that government schools had faced neglect for decades. The party plans to launch its education-focused campaign on August 15 and push village-level representatives to improve school facilities.
The party has also warned that protests could be organised if local authorities fail to address problems in government schools.
