Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 24: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday expressed relief after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, but asserted that the party's peaceful agitation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar would continue until union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
In a post on X, Dipke thanked Wangchuk for what he described as his ‘extraordinary courage and sacrifice’ during the indefinite fast.
"We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days. Thank you, sir, for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far too precious to this country," Dipke wrote.
However, he clarified that Wangchuk's decision to end the fast would not bring the movement to a close.
"The Cockroach Janta Party's peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns," he said.
The CJP's agitation intensified on July 20 when its 'Sansad Chalo' march towards Parliament ended in clashes with Delhi Police after protesters allegedly attempted to breach security barricades. Since then, demonstrators have continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar demanding Pradhan's resignation.
Authorities have heightened security in central Delhi, including temporarily suspending mobile internet services and ordering the early closure of commercial establishments in Connaught Place, amid concerns over possible escalation of protests.