Abhijeet Dipke Arrives With Dr Ambedkar Book; CJP Protester Gives Flowers To Policeman at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, He Refuses

When Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke landed in New Delhi ahead of the much-discussed Jantar Mantar protest, it wasn't just his arrival that got people talking. Amid the rush of airport visuals and supporter excitement, one detail stood out — the book in his hand.

Curious onlookers quickly began asking the same question: Which book exactly was Dipke carrying?

The moment attracted attention because, in the days leading up to the protest, Dipke had repeatedly urged supporters to bring books and the national flag as symbols of education, constitutional values and peaceful democratic participation. By arriving with a book himself, the CJP founder appeared to be practising what he had been preaching, turning a simple airport appearance into a visual message for supporters and critics alike.

A video shared online showed Dipke leaving the airport and heading directly towards Jantar Mantar. As he made his way through the crowd, supporters could be heard chanting slogans in the background, including "Hit", "Kaala Hit" and "How's the Josh?", creating a charged atmosphere ahead of the demonstration.

Abhijeet Dipke's Book Choice Ahead Of Protest

One of the biggest talking points around Abhijeet Dipke's arrival in Delhi wasn't a slogan, a speech or even a political statement — it was a book.

The answer turned out to be Waiting for a Visa, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's autobiographical work and one of the most significant texts associated with his life and legacy. The book offers a firsthand account of Ambedkar's experiences with caste discrimination and untouchability, tracing the obstacles he encountered from childhood through his professional life.

Although relatively short, the text remains one of the most powerful personal narratives on social inequality in India.

What makes the choice particularly noteworthy is its timing. In the days before the protest, Dipke repeatedly encouraged supporters to carry books alongside the national flag as symbols of education, constitutional values and democratic engagement. His decision to arrive carrying Waiting for a Visa appeared to reinforce that message through action rather than words.

The book itself was originally written to help readers understand the lived realities of caste-based discrimination. Over time, it has become an important reference point in discussions around social justice, constitutional rights and Indian history.

For a protest centred on education, reform and accountability, Dipke's reading choice added another layer of symbolism. The message appeared straightforward: meaningful change begins with ideas, learning and respect for the Constitution.

Why The Book Matters To CJP's Agenda

Education At The Centre

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest focuses on examination leaks, corruption, student welfare and access to education. Carrying a book reinforces that central theme.

A Nod To Constitutional Values

By choosing Waiting for a Visa, Dipke appeared to connect the protest with constitutional rights, social justice and democratic participation.

Practising What He Preached

The party had already urged supporters to bring books and the national flag. Dipke arriving with a book himself added credibility to that appeal.

Peaceful Protest Over Disruption

CJP guidelines encourage books, flowers and disciplined conduct rather than confrontation or disruption.

A Symbol Of Reform

The choice of an Ambedkar text aligns with broader themes of awareness, equality, education and institutional reform.

Flowers For Police, Books For Protesters

Ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest, Dipke also urged supporters to carry flowers alongside books as symbols of awareness, education and peaceful democratic participation. While books were meant to represent learning and reform, flowers were intended as gestures of respect and non-violence.

The symbolic approach became visible outside Parliament Street Police Station on Saturday, where a member of the Cockroach Janata Party attempted to offer flowers to security personnel as supporters gathered ahead of the planned demonstration over the NEET-UG question paper leak.

A video shared by PeekTV showed a protester dressed as a "cockroach" approaching police personnel with flowers, describing the gesture as one of compassion rather than confrontation.

"Usually, protesters are considered anti-nationals in this country, but we just want to protest with love and peace," the protester said before offering flowers to officers.

"Not everyone can speak up for themselves, so we're here as the voice of the youth. We're just here to seek accountability from the people who have put the future of so many children at risk," he added.

Protest Shifted To Jantar Mantar

Earlier, CJP supporters had been asked to gather at Parliament Street Police Station to seek permission for the demonstration. However, plans changed after Delhi Police granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar.

In a post on X, the group informed supporters that they could proceed directly to the designated protest site.

"Delhi Police has granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar. We can now assemble directly at Jantar Mantar and no longer need to go to the Parliament Street Police Station, as originally planned," the party said.

The protest has been organised to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG question paper leak controversy.

Dipke Calls For Peaceful Demonstration

Abhijeet Dipke, who arrived in Delhi from the United States on Saturday morning, also appealed to supporters to maintain a peaceful atmosphere throughout the demonstration.

Sharing a message on X shortly after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Dipke encouraged participants to carry books and the national flag while treating law enforcement officials with respect.

"Landed. Looking forward to meet you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude. We have to lead this movement with love and peace!" he wrote.

The flower-offering gesture and Dipke's choice of reading material quickly gained attention online, highlighting the group's effort to frame its protest as a peaceful civic demonstration focused on education, accountability and democratic engagement.