‘Gen Z needs Gen Z voices’: Abhijeet Dipke on RSS chief Bhagwat’s student meet

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said dialogue with young people is a positive step but argued that such discussions would be more effective if led by younger representatives.

His remarks came ahead of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s planned interaction with Gen Alpha and Gen Z students in Mumbai on August 6.

The event is expected to bring together more than 2,000 students aged between 15 and 19 from over 100 cities across India.

‘Gen Z cannot be ignored’, says Dipke

Dipke said recent youth movements have shown that young people’s concerns need attention.

He pointed to increased engagement with youth issues, saying that political and social leaders have recognised the need to communicate with the younger generation.

However, he argued that young people would connect better if Gen Z representatives were part of such conversations.

In an interview, Dipke said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) currently has no immediate plans to enter electoral politics. He said the group wants to consult young people and understand the issues they want to focus on before deciding its future direction.

Dipke said the movement’s priority is to highlight concerns of young Indians and push for greater accountability in institutions.

Dipke raises concerns over Jharkhand student protests

Dipke also spoke about student protests in Jharkhand over alleged paper leaks in recruitment examinations.

He claimed protesting students in Ranchi were facing difficulties, including restrictions on facilities at the protest site.

Students have demanded an independent inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and other recruitment examinations.

The CJP-led protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities had drawn attention from thousands of students and led to political debate over examination systems.

Dipke said issues such as exam transparency, employment opportunities and institutional accountability remain key concerns for young Indians. He added that the movement would focus on understanding youth demands before deciding its future course.

Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to interact with Gen Alpha and Gen Z students in Mumbai on August 6. The event is expected to bring together over 2,000 students aged between 15 and 19 from more than 100 cities across India.

The meeting comes amid growing discussions around youth concerns, including education, employment opportunities and the role of young people in shaping public conversations.

CJP emerged during exam protest movement

Dipke gained attention after the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET paper leak issue.

The protests drew participation from students and youth groups, with concerns raised over examination transparency and accountability. Following the protests, then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25.

The government later announced measures related to examination reforms and stricter action against paper leaks.

Dipke said the CJP is currently focused on building a social movement rather than immediately entering electoral politics. He said the organisation plans to consult young people to understand the issues they want to prioritise and decide its future direction.

According to Dipke, concerns such as exam reforms, employment opportunities and trust in institutions remain important issues for young Indians.

Dipke’s comments come amid wider discussions about how political and social leaders engage with younger generations. While leaders and organisations have increasingly sought dialogue with Gen Z, Dipke argued that young people should have a greater role in shaping those conversations rather than only being participants.