‘You can delete our posts, not us’: Dipke targets govt as CJP protest gathers momentum at Jantar Mantar

Founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipkelaunched a sharp attack on the government during a protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday, alleging that authorities had focused on suppressing the group’s online presence instead of addressing its demands related to examination and recruitment controversies. Addressing supporters gathered at the protest venue, Dipke reiterated his call for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhanaccusing the government of ignoring concerns raised by students and job aspirants.

His remarks were met with loud cheers and applause from supporters attending the demonstration in the national capital.

Dipke accuses govt of targeting online activity

During his speech, Dipke claimed that attempts had been made to restrict the movement’s visibility on social media platforms. “It has been a month since we started demanding Pradhan’s resignation on social media, but instead of taking action, they have been focused on other distractions, like hacking our accounts and getting our posts deleted,” he said. The CJP founder alleged that efforts had been directed toward limiting the group’s digital reach rather than responding to the issues being raised by protesters.

His comments formed one of the central themes of the gathering at Jantar Mantar.

‘You can delete our posts, not us’

The strongest reaction from the crowd came when Dipke declared that the movement could not be silenced through actions against its online content. “You may be able to delete our posts, but you cannot erase us from this space,” he told supporters. The statement drew sustained cheers from participants assembled at the protest site, many of whom waved placards and banners while listening to speeches from organizers.

The slogan quickly became one of the most discussed moments of the demonstration.

Protest focused on examination concerns

The protest has been organized around demands related to alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes. Organizers have called for accountability and reforms while demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over issues they say have affected students and aspirants. Supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar throughout the day, with organizers maintaining that the movement would continue through peaceful and democratic means.

The protest follows weeks of online campaigning that helped mobilize supporters from different parts of the country.

Security remains in place

Delhi Police maintained security arrangements around the protest venue as crowds continued to assemble. Authorities had earlier granted permission for the demonstration and deployed personnel to manage law and order as well as regulate movement in the area. The gathering remained peaceful, with organizers repeatedly urging participants to maintain discipline during the event.

Police officials continued monitoring the situation as speeches and activities proceeded at the designated protest site.

What happens next?

Attention is now focused on the next phase of the movement and whether the protest’s demands receive an official response. For the moment, the demonstration at Jantar Mantar remains centered on examination-related concerns, with Dipke and his supporters continuing to press for accountability and reforms.

As crowds remained gathered at the venue, the slogan “You can delete our posts, not us” emerged as the defining message of Friday’s protest.