CJP protest day 11: Wangchuk’s blood sugar drops; Dipke slams BJP with ‘viral’ jab, reports paper leak

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar entered its eleventh day on Tuesday (June 30, 2026), with activist Sonam Wangchuk’s blood sugar dropping on the third day of his hunger strike and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke calling attention to his health while stepping up attacks on the government and responding to investigations.

A health update shared by organizers said Wangchuk’s blood pressure was recorded at 117/60, oxygen saturation at 96 and pulse rate at 92. His blood sugar was 66, below the normal range, they said.

“It is extremely hot here. It is difficult to go without food in such conditions. We are concerned about his health,” said the doctor who examined Mr. Wangchuk.

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said Mr Wangchuk’s health condition should be taken seriously and warned that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan would be held responsible if anything happened to him.

Responding to remarks by BJP president Nitin Nabin, who likened the protestors to a “virus”, Mr Dipke questioned the language used against the protesters.

He pointed out that while the education minister reportedly called the protesters “terrorists” and the BJP president likened them to a “virus”, the protesters were only highlighting issues related to students and accountability.

Heavy police deployment at Jantar Mantar.

Police are not allowing people in and many of our core team are being denied entry.

what are they planning

— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 30, 2026

“We are not a virus. We are a vaccine against the Dharmendra Pradhan virus,” he said.

Mr. Dipke also addressed the issue of leakage of information in Rajasthan Paramedical Council examination papers, which stated that there had been failures in the examination system in the past. He claimed that the paper was leaked from the college in Jaipur and several examinations had been found to be irregular in recent months.

“Don’t think it’s just a NEET paper leak. If you don’t raise your voice today, your paper may also be leaked tomorrow and your job may be at risk,” he warned, urging students and parents not to deter youngsters from participating in the protest out of fear.

He called on students to join the movement and emphasized that the issue affects everyone associated with education.

Regarding restrictions on entry to Jantar Mantar, Mr. Dipke noted that core team members and supporters were stopped near the protest site, but clarified that some were denied entry due to lack of identity cards. He questioned whether a common citizen needed an ID card to enter Jantar Mantar.

Sonam Wangchuk’s sugar level dropped to 66 (below normal) on day 3 of his fast. pic.twitter.com/Sw94SpsfrV

— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 30, 2026

Earlier, Dipke had claimed that heavy police had been deployed at the protest site and alleged that farmer leaders and student activists were prevented from participating. He noted that several farmers’ leaders had been placed under house arrest and questioned why similar action had not been taken against those involved in the paper leak.

“I wish there was that kind of pressure on the paper mafia. These students wouldn’t have lost their lives,” he said.

He also claimed that the police did not act against those responsible for the violence, while protesters faced restrictions.

“The people who break somebody’s head don’t get arrested, but we focus so much on stopping those who come here,” he said.

Mr. Dipke claimed that the police presence at the site was aimed at limiting measures for protesters rather than maintaining security.

He confirmed that the movement will continue despite the restrictions. “We’ll stay here. One man risks his life; what else do you expect from us?” he said.

Attacking the government over its response, Mr Dipke said the responsibility for the situation rested with Mr Pradhan and also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the government was focusing on political activities instead of addressing the concerns raised by the students.

He said the Prime Minister was busy with political matters, including “crashing parties”, buying MPs and traveling abroad and “gifting Melody chocolate”, prompting cheers from the crowd.

He also held Mr. Pradhan responsible for the student suicides, claiming that the minister should have resigned after the first incident.

“More than 20 students have lost their lives. The blood of these students is on Pradhan’s hands,” he said, adding that Pradhan should speak to the families of the students who died.

The CJP protest began on June 20 over alleged irregularities in the examination system, including NEET. Dipke said that the agitation would not remain limited to education-related issues and that other accountability issues would also be raised, including electoral matters such as Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Published – 30 Jun 2026 16:46 IST