Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was slapped by youths during a protest in Jaipur, Rajasthan [1].
The incident highlights the volatile atmosphere surrounding national-level examinations in India, where students and activists are increasingly protesting alleged systemic irregularities.
Dipke was addressing a crowd gathered to protest an alleged leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) papers [2]. The rally focused on broader irregularities within the national examination system that have sparked widespread anger among students [2].
Reports regarding the specific nature of the attack vary. Some accounts state that Dipke was slapped multiple times before he could address the protestors [1]. Other reports indicate that an unidentified young man suddenly approached and slapped him [2]. A third report states that he was slapped by two youths [3].
Video footage of the incident has circulated on social media, showing the moment the attack occurred during the rally. The CJP founder was targeted while attempting to lead the demonstration against the educational authorities [1].
Local authorities in Jaipur have not yet released a formal statement regarding arrests or the identity of the assailants. The protest remains a flashpoint for those demanding transparency in the NEET examination process [2].
“Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was slapped by youths during a protest in Jaipur”
The attack on a political figure during a student-led protest underscores the deep frustration within India's academic community. As allegations of paper leaks in high-stakes exams like the NEET persist, the transition from peaceful demonstration to physical confrontation suggests a growing instability in how educational grievances are expressed and managed.
