Jaipur Attack: “There Were Some People Belonging To RSS…”
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has claimed that individuals associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were involved in the attack on him in Jaipur on Monday, June 16
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that an attack on him during a protest in Jaipur was a deliberate attempt to divert attention from the ongoing NEET (UG) paper leak controversy and discourage those demanding accountability in the examination process.
Speaking to reporters after arriving in Nagpur on Tuesday, Dipke said the incident would not weaken the movement seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The activist was in the city ahead of a planned demonstration at Samvidhan Square, where the CJP was expected to intensify its campaign over alleged irregularities in the national medical entrance examination.
Dipke was allegedly assaulted on Monday while participating in a protest in Jaipur. According to reports, two men repeatedly slapped him as supporters carried him on their shoulders during the demonstration. The incident quickly attracted public attention and sparked widespread discussion online.
Allegations over the Jaipur attack on Dipke
While recounting the episode, Dipke claimed that individuals associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were involved in the attack. He argued that such actions were often directed at people who challenged the government or questioned prevailing political narratives.
“There were some people belonging to RSS, and there is nothing new in it,” Dipke alleged. “Whenever someone raises questions against the government or speaks against a particular ideology, attempts are made to suppress that voice.”
According to him, the assault was intended to shift public focus away from the concerns of students affected by the NEET controversy.
“They want people to discuss the attack rather than the issues faced by students,” he said. “But our movement is not about me. It is about accountability and justice.”
Dipke also addressed claims regarding his own alleged links with RSS members and reports suggesting he had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the past. He questioned the relevance of such allegations and argued that they did not justify any form of physical intimidation.
“Even if someone says I met the Prime Minister at some point, does that make an attack acceptable?” he asked. “The issue is not who met whom. The issue is whether students have been treated fairly and whether those responsible for failures in the system are being held accountable.”
The activist maintained that attempts to personalise the controversy were designed to distract from larger concerns surrounding the examination process. He said the focus should remain on students who were affected by the alleged irregularities.
Protest to intensify in Nagpur
Dipke reiterated that the CJP would continue its campaign despite the attack. He said the organisation remained committed to highlighting what it sees as systemic failures that have impacted the future of a large number of students.
“Our focus remains on the concerns of more than one crore students who have suffered because of this controversy,” he said. “The Education Minister must take responsibility. Accountability cannot be avoided when such serious allegations have emerged.”
The activist stressed that no amount of political or personal pressure would force the organisation to abandon its demands.
“No matter how much pressure is put on us, we are not going to deviate from our issues,” he said. “The struggle is for students, and we will continue to raise our voice until justice is done.”
Dipke also emphasised that the movement would continue through peaceful and democratic means. Drawing inspiration from the principles of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr B.R. Ambedkar, he described the campaign as a non-violent struggle for accountability.
“Such attacks may continue, but I am not afraid,” he said. “We follow the path shown by Mahatma Gandhi and Dr B.R. Ambedkar. This is our satyagraha, and we will continue our struggle peacefully.”
Ahead of the protest at Samvidhan Square, Dipke appealed to students, young people and residents of Nagpur to participate in the demonstration.
“I appeal to students and young people to join us,” he said. “This is not just about one examination. It is about transparency, accountability and the future of students across the country.”
The CJP has been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan since allegations surrounding the NEET (UG) paper leak surfaced. The organisation argues that those responsible for lapses in the examination process must be identified and held accountable, while affected students deserve clear answers and corrective action.
Despite the controversy surrounding the Jaipur attack, Dipke insisted that the movement would remain focused on its central demand.
“Our fight is for students,” he said. “No attack can change that. We will continue to raise these questions peacefully until accountability is fixed and justice is delivered.”
