Raksha Bandhan 2026: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Shares Pic Of Cockroach-Shaped Rakhi With ‘Isteefa Mubarak’ Message
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke marked Raksha Bandhan by sharing pictures of a cockroach-shaped rakhi tied around his wrist. The rakhi carried the message, 'Rakhi aur isteefa mubarak.' Dipke and the CJP have been active on youth and education issues, including NEET protests and the ongoing ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign targeting concerns over government schools.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke celebrated Raksha Bandhan in his trademark style on Friday, sharing pictures of a cockroach-shaped rakhi tied around his wrist. The unusual rakhi featured the message, “Rakhi aur isteefa mubarak."
Dipke shared photographs from the occasion on social media, drawing attention to the distinctive symbol associated with the CJP. The group has emerged as a vocal platform on youth and education-related issues in recent months. Raksha Bandhan 2026: PM Narendra Modi Extends Greetings to People.
Abhijeet Dipke Shares Pic Of Cockroach-Shaped Rakhi With ‘Isteefa Mubarak’ Message
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) August 28, 2026
Abhijeet Dipke Marks Raksha Bandhan
The photographs showed Dipke wearing a rakhi designed in the shape of a cockroach, the distinctive symbol used by the Cockroach Janta Party. The message on the rakhi read, “Rakhi aur isteefa mubarak." The post comes as the CJP continues to campaign on issues related to education and public institutions.
The organisation recently held a 36-day protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and demonstrations elsewhere against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. The agitation ended following the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Rahul Gandhi Extends Raksha Bandhan Wishes, Highlights Love and Trust in Sibling Bond.
The CJP's name and symbol stem from a remark made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing in May. The CJI had used the term while objecting to what he described as growing and unwarranted attacks on the judiciary and legal system, after which the term became associated with the Gen-Z movement.
After its NEET protests, the CJP launched its ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign on August 15 to highlight the condition of government schools. Dipke began the initiative by visiting a government school in his native Santuk Pimpri village in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district. As part of the campaign, Dipke wrote to education ministers across states, raising questions about basic facilities in government schools.
He pointed to the lack of safe drinking water, functional toilets, adequate classrooms and even benches. “How can we expect our country to progress when children are still struggling for the most basic facilities required to get an education?" he asked, urging authorities to make public education an “urgent priority".
The ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign has also faced hurdles, including alleged attacks and denial of entry into schools. Dipke and CJP worker Ajinkya Shinde were booked after allegedly entering a government school without permission. The CJP has continued to highlight infrastructure and basic-facility concerns in government schools as part of its campaign.
The cockroach has become closely associated with the organisation following the remarks that inspired its name and symbol. The group has since used the imagery as part of its public identity and social media presence while focusing its campaigns on education, examinations and issues affecting young people. Dipke's Raksha Bandhan post continues that distinctive approach, combining the CJP's symbol with a message referring to resignation.
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