“If Everything Is Confidential, Then Why NEET Leak?”: CJP Founder at MeitY Over X Account Blocking

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued its protest at Jantar Mantar for a fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, as its founder Abhijeet Dipke briefly stepped away from the sit-in to appear before a government review panel, returning with renewed criticism of the authorities handling his case.

Dipke appeared before the Review Committee of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at Electronics Niketan in connection with his appeal against the blocking of the party’s original X handle, @CJP 2029 , which was restricted under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 . The account had quickly gained attention, crossing two lakh followers within days of its launch before being withheld in India following a legal request.

He alleged that the hearing did little to clarify the basis of the action. According to him, officials refused to share the blocking order, citing confidentiality, and did not provide a clear explanation. He also claimed he was told the account was being followed by users in Pakistan, an argument he dismissed as an attempt to justify censorship.

In a sharp response, Dipke said, “Everything is confidential. You should have kept the NEET paper confidential as well. Why did that leak? These suicides would not have happened,” linking the issue to broader concerns over NEET UG irregularities and student distress.

The restriction was initiated based on inputs from the Intelligence Bureau , which cited national security concerns and risks to India’s sovereignty, alleging that CJP content was inflammatory and spreading rapidly among young users. The move also led to the temporary blocking of the movement’s website, later restored. Dipke has since approached the Delhi High Court , challenging the order.

Back at Jantar Mantar, the sit-in continued with demonstrators raising concerns over examination failures and demanding accountability for what they describe as systemic negligence in the conduct of competitive exams. Protesters also alleged that some families were discouraging students from joining the agitation due to safety concerns.

The movement has intensified its demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan , following his remarks describing the group as a “B team of terrorists.” Dipke rejected the allegation, saying the protesters were citizens seeking justice rather than political actors.

“We are not asking for votes. We are asking for justice. We are taxpayers, our parents are taxpayers, and yet we are being called terrorists. Is this justified?” he said, adding that similar labels had earlier been used against farmers and doctors, reflecting a widening trust deficit.

He further questioned the government’s credibility on governance, contrasting its international claims with domestic challenges such as repeated exam paper leaks.

Responding to comments from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh , who suggested that political parties could eventually take up the issue, Dipke reiterated that the movement had no political affiliation. “Political parties can do what they want. We are not here for votes or rallies. We are here for justice,” he said.

He also noted that despite expectations of dialogue, no official communication had been received from the government, alleging that the movement was being met with accusations rather than engagement.

Meanwhile, the movement’s online reach continues to expand. The CJP’s Instagram account has crossed two crore followers , while a replacement X handle, “Cockroach is Back,” has already surpassed the original account’s reach, indicating sustained digital traction.

The protest, which originated from a controversial phrase that sparked national debate, continues to grow in visibility with no sign of easing.