CJP founder Dipke returns, demands probe of pellet gun use

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has returned to his hometown in Maharashtra after a month-long protest in New Delhi, warning the government to cease what he described as the harassment of student activists and demanding accountability for police actions during recent demonstrations. Dipke arrived in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on July 29, where he was given a welcome by supporters before meeting his parents for the first time in 40 days.

The student-led protest, centered at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, was sparked by a national examination paper leak and culminated in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke characterized this as a significant victory for the country's youth. However, he asserted that the government's response to the protests, including the alleged use of pellet guns against demonstrators on July 20, was unacceptable.

Dipke called for strict legal action against officials who authorized the use of pellet guns at Jantar Mantar, stating that such weapons should not be used against citizens. He specifically mentioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying action should be taken against whoever gave the order. He also...