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Who is Abhijit Dipke? From Boston University to founding the Cockroach Party
- •Abhijit Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party and has led major protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
- •He graduated in Computer Engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad in 2018 and worked in Pune start-ups.
- •He is currently pursuing an M.A. in International Relations focusing on South Asian political economy at Boston University.
- •After previously working with the Aam Aadmi Party, he went on to establish the CJP Party in May 2026.
Key Questions Answered
Abhijit Dipke completed his computer engineering graduation from the Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad in 2018. Later in 2023, he secured admission to Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies to pursue an M.A. in International Relations focusing on South Asian political economy. He also has a background in public relations and journalism.
Abhijit Dipke founded the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in May 2026. The satirical political platform and movement originated as a response to controversial remarks regarding unemployed youth during a Supreme Court hearing. It quickly gained massive viral traction and millions of followers on social media platforms like Instagram.
Abhijit Dipke was detained from a Mumbai-Delhi flight on October 10, 2026, while on his way to participate in an announced protest program at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The protests demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of vote theft. He was subsequently granted conditional bail on October 11 on a bond of 50,000 rupees.
