Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Debki on Thursday claimed that the Center has removed his video, in which he asked the Delhi Police to let the tents at the Jantar Mantar protest site rain, go.
The CJP’s protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged examination irregularities entered its 20th day on Thursday. Debke asked what was unacceptable in the video he posted.
“This video has been banned by the government in India. What is so objectionable about this video? I was just begging the police to let us set up rain tents,” DeBakey wrote, along with a screenshot of the original post and the post in which it was banned.
The demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and greater accountability from the government over alleged paper leaks and examination-related irregularities.
Earlier today, Abhijit Debaki accused the Delhi Police of refusing to allow the use of tarpaulins at the protest site despite heavy rains that lashed the national capital overnight.
Abhijeet Deepaki allegations
In a video posted on X, Debke claimed that students involved in the agitation were left exposed to the rain while police personnel remained protected. As monsoon rains continued to lash Delhi, Debaki said many students at the protest site were submerged in water. Some people become ill due to prolonged exposure to the weather.
“We are wet, all the students are wet, our clothes are wet. People are getting sick. Please show everyone my sir’s uniform. Look at it – it is shining as white as ever (Tide kisafedi jaise chamak rhi hai). Please show everyone sir’s shoes. Not even a single drop of rain has fallen on his uniform or shoes. People’s feet are getting damaged. Look how clean and shiny his uniform is. And sir says the tarpaulin will not be allowed into the students until orders come from “Top, is it okay for students to get wet?” Debke said in the video.
He further claimed that the students had a sleepless night as their properties were submerged in rainwater.
“These cadets are between 19 and 20 years old. They couldn’t sleep until late last night because of the rain. They’re standing here for that very reason. These cadets couldn’t sleep. The mattresses are wet. Their bedsheets are wet. So, until the orders come, should the children continue to get wet? How is that acceptable? Look at all our senior officers. Just look at how clean and shiny their uniforms are. Not even a single drop of rain has fallen on them. They haven’t even been washed,” he said. Touched by water.
Sonam Wangchuk’s health deteriorates
Meanwhile, an educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on an indefinite fast in support of the protest, saw his health deteriorate further on Wednesday, according to a medical bulletin carried by news agency PTI.
Doctors said Wangchuk had lost more than seven kilograms since he began fasting 11 days ago. His weight was recorded at 59.40 kg, and his blood pressure was 103/68 mmHg in the sitting position and 111/73 mmHg in the supine position.
His heart rate was 74 beats per minute, his blood sugar level was 75 mg/dL, and his oxygen saturation remained at 98 percent, the bulletin said. Doctors noted that his hydration was fair and that he remained mentally alert.
In a related development, AISA member Hrishikesh, who was also on an indefinite hunger strike at the protest site, was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after developing serious health complications, the news agency report said.
