CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says party members may be arrested tonight amid Jantar Mantar protest

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday claimed that several of its leaders could be arrested later in the night, even as it reiterated that its ongoing protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over the examination paper leak controversy.

“According to new input, CJP team members may be arrested tonight”, said CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, urging protesters to continue the movement across the nation even if party leaders are taken into custody.

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Addressing protesters ahead of the party's scheduled meeting with senior BJP leaders, Dipke ruled out ending the dharna without the minister stepping down.

“Won't leave Jantar Mantar till Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns”, said CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.

Speaking to reporters, Dipke said the protest would continue despite the Centre initiating talks with the party. He also welcomed activist Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his hunger strike.

"Our dharna at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. We are very relieved that Sonam Wangchuk has broken his hunger strike as it had been more than 26 days. His life is really valuable for this nation," he said.