The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said it had no information about any deportation proceedings or visa violations involving Abhijeet Dipke, who recently returned to India from the United States. Officials faced questions about Dipke’s arrival ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s planned protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
During a media briefing, a journalist asked whether US authorities had informed India about Dipke’s alleged deportation or misuse of a visa. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government had no information on the matter.
India and US Continue Migration Talks
During the same briefing, the MEA shared data on deported Indian nationals. According to the government, the United States has deported 1,076 Indian citizens so far in 2026. In 2025, the number stood at 3,567. Jaiswal said India and the US continue discussions on migration and mobility issues.
"Discussions regarding migration and mobility are underway between the two sides. The focus is on how to crack down on and curb illegal migration, while simultaneously ensuring that it does not adversely affect legal migration," he said.
Dipke Says He Fears Arrest
Last month, Dipke said he feared arrest upon arriving in India. He claimed authorities could detain him as soon as he landed in Delhi.
"I feel that as soon as I land at Delhi airport, a convoy of Delhi Police will take me to Tihar Jail," Dipke said. Meanwhile, reports suggested that his family moved from their home in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar to an undisclosed location.
However, his father said the family had not received any threats.
CJP Plans First Major Protest
The Cockroach Janta Party started as a satirical movement. Within weeks, it gained massive attention on social media. Now, the group plans its first large-scale protest in Delhi.
Dipke has urged students, parents, and young people across the country to join the demonstration. The protest seeks the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over several examination controversies.
Organisers have cited the NEET-UG paper leak and concerns about the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system used for Class 12 board exams.
Police Permission Yet to Be Obtained
Delhi Police said organisers had not sought permission for the protest at the time of the announcement. However, reports suggested that Dipke planned to secure official clearance before the event began.
The protest was scheduled to start at 9 am at Jantar Mantar.
CJP Leaders Call for Peace
A day before the rally, CJP spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka and Varun Das appealed for a peaceful gathering. They asked supporters to maintain “love and harmony” during the protest.
“Tomorrow, we reset the education system of this country. Tomorrow, we ensure that our voices can no longer be ignored. Tomorrow, we reclaim our democracy and we reclaim this beautiful nation of ours,” the statement said.
Who is Abhijeet Dipke?
Dipke, 30, comes from Maharashtra. He studied journalism in Pune and later moved to the United States for higher education. He recently completed a master’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University.
He launched the Cockroach Janta Party after controversy erupted over remarks by Surya Kant, who reportedly compared some unemployed youth to “cockroaches” and “parasites.”
The movement quickly gained popularity online. Its Instagram account reportedly attracted more followers than the BJP’s account. On Friday, Dipke posted that he had left the United States and expressed confidence in India’s Constitution.