“This is just the beginning,” Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke issues an open threat in his first video message after former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, 25th July. In the video shared on social media, Dipke issued a direct warning to the government, asserting that the stepping down of a Union Minister proves what united public pressure can achieve. Reiterating his core stance, he insisted that the minister’s exit is not the end of their fight, but merely the start.
Dipke just dropped a video from his bed.
— Ninda Turtle (@NindaTurtles) July 26, 2026
Says he’s finally getting some rest after 37 days. Thanks everyone who supported them, apologises for not meeting people at Jantar Mantar because of typhoid, and even thanks the critics for asking hard questions.
Also claims this is just… pic.twitter.com/W5JPghjnzF
Union Education Minister resigns amid growing unrest
The political storm culminated when Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, 25th July, 2026. The decision comes amid the ongoing protests over the NEET-UG paper leak and Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
In a detailed two-page public letter addressed to the country’s youth, Pradhan stated that he had submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the interest of students and to ensure the issue was not exploited for political gains. Recalling his four-decade-long association with education as a student, teacher, and reform advocate, Pradhan reflected on his core belief that a strong, inclusive, and transparent education system forms the bedrock of a strong nation.
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 25, 2026
Addressing the 3rd May, 2026 NEET-UG examination, Pradhan acknowledged that irregularities had taken place. He pointed out that the Centre acted immediately by handing over the probe to the CBI, cancelling the examination, and scheduling a fresh test. Furthermore, he noted that the government had decided to shift NEET to a computer-based test (CBT) format starting next year to bring complete transparency.
The former minister emphasised that the government’s primary focus was to ensure that more than 20 lakh students could re-appear without hassle, highlighting how central and state governments, district administrations, students, and parents worked in tandem to successfully conduct the fresh exam on 21st June.
Commenting on the Jantar Mantar protests and Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, he appealed to the youth not to get pulled into confusion or drawn into prolonged legal and political battles. He cautioned that anti-national forces should not be allowed to exploit the situation, urging students to direct their focus back to their studies and careers.
Leftists and Islamists issue open threats and calls for anarchy
Following the minister’s resignation, a flood of mixed reactions erupted online. However, a noticeable wave of threats from leftists, liberals, and radical Islamists began emerging, where veiled threats of wider street agitation and anarchy were openly shared despite the minister already stepping down.
Social media saw a slew of provocative posts and aggressive videos targeting the ruling government. Arfa Khanum Sherwani of the leftist propaganda website The Wire, posted a cryptic tweet on X on Saturday, July 25, writing: “Dharmendra Pradhan is just the trailer…”, suggesting that the resignation was only the beginning and hinting at demands for further chaos in the country.
धर्मेंद्र प्रधान तो बस झांकी है…
— Arfa Khanum Sherwani (@khanumarfa) July 25, 2026
Similarly, members of the pro-communist Students organisation, SFI (Students’ Federation of India), flooded social media with red colour symbols to celebrate Pradhan’s exit. In a video circulating online, an SFI’s so-called activist was heard raising slogans against the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said, “Chai wale chacha, now it’s your time too go, go, resign.” The slogan was raised amid celebrations following Pradhan’s resignation.
SFI commies share red colors while celebrating resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan#cjp #dharmendrapradhan pic.twitter.com/0P5G3o0yI1
— Ritika J Chandola (@RitikaChandola) July 25, 2026
Other online users quickly jumped on the bandwagon to push for a broader collapse of the ruling government. User Tarun Gautam called for expanding the protests, writing on X: “Do not settle with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. It’s Modi who must go now.”
Do not settle with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. It’s Modi who must go now.
— Tarun Gautam (@TARUNspeakss) July 19, 2026
Another viral post echoed a similar sentiment, attempting to mobilise followers against the entire cabinet: “Now Dharmendra, Next Modi, Next Amit Shah, Next Gadkari, Next Next how long will we fight for each one, stand once for whole BJP Team none of them have accountability.”
Now Dharmendra,Next Modi,Next Amit Shah,Next Gadkari,Next Next how long will we fight for each one,stand once for whole BJP Team none of the are have accountability
— srinivas P (@srinivasP263121) July 19, 2026
Even CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, emboldened by the resignation. In a viral video on social media, he openly challenged the country’s security agencies and police personnel. He wrote, “It’s just 1 resignation; withdraw cases against students on July 20 & later. Don’t mess with a cockroach. If we can make Minister resign, then you cops are nothing for us.” The statement was widely circulated online following Pradhan’s resignation.
“It's just 1 resignation; withdraw cases against students on July 20 & later.
— News Arena India (@NewsArenaIndia) July 25, 2026
Don't mess with cockroach.
If we can make Minister resign then you cops are nothing for us.”
– CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke after Dharmendra Pradhan resigns pic.twitter.com/bxtwrtelle
Political reactions to the resignation
Political opposition leaders were quick to claim victory following the announcement. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal released a statement congratulating the public and the student community: “Congratulations to all of you. Congratulations to the youth of our country. It is a matter of great joy that your struggle has borne fruit. Dharmendra Pradhan ultimately had to resign. This is a great victory for our democracy. People in our country had begun to lose faith in democracy. They felt that governments do not listen. People would raise their voices before the government and plead with folded hands, but the government never listened.”
VIDEO | AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) says, "Congratulations to all of you. Congratulations to the youth of our country. It is a matter of great joy that your struggle has borne fruit. Dharmendra Pradhan ultimately had to resign. This is a great victory… pic.twitter.com/yXsDyNLWUQ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 25, 2026
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema also took a sharp dig at the ruling party, saying: “Ever since the BJP came to power in the country, exam papers started being sold. They were leaked, and lakhs of children across the country took to the streets to protest against it… The downfall of the BJP has begun. From today, these same children who were protesting will give a befitting reply to the BJP whenever any state or national election comes.”
#WATCH | Chandigarh: On the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema says, "Ever since the BJP came to power in the country, exam papers started being sold. They were leaked, and lakhs of children across the country… pic.twitter.com/c6qhv1weJh
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2026
The selective outrage and silence on Non-BJP states
While Punjab ministers and opposition figures appeared visibly overjoyed by the resignation of the Union Minister, it clearly strikes a double standard in their political rhetoric. None of these political leaders or activist groups has acknowledged or condemned similar examination scandals in non-BJP-ruled states, such as the recent Punjab Pharmacy paper leak.
Furthermore, neither the CJP nor opposition commentators have demanded the resignation of education ministers in non-BJP-governed states, such as Madhu Bangarappa in Karnataka or Punjab’s own Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains.
Was waiting for this.
— Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) July 25, 2026
Do you know why Abhijeet Dipke didn’t speak about the Punjab paper leak on 19 July 2026? Because the government there is led by AAP. If he can question the BJP so aggressively, why was there complete silence on Punjab?
Why didn’t he demand the resignation… pic.twitter.com/B9noo5QFza
This selective silence has raised valid questions about whether the outrage is genuinely about protecting students or simply about leveraging political momentum against a single political party.
