Activist Abhijeet Dipke began an indefinite hunger strike on July 18, 2026, demanding Indian PM Narendra Modi’s resignation, amid escalating protests and tensions at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
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Activist Abhijeet Dipke began an indefinite hunger strike on July 18, 2026, demanding Indian PM Narendra Modi’s resignation, amid escalating protests and tensions at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
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Abhijeet Dipke, prominent activist and founder of India's Citizen Justice Party (CJP), has intensified his campaign against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by embarking on an indefinite hunger strike starting July 18, 2026. This protest has gained national attention amid heightened political tensions. Demonstrations led by Dipke and his supporters demand the Prime Minister's resignation over allegations of governmental mismanagement and corruption. The protest site at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, has become a focal point of civil discontent, drawing both supporters and detractors. The atmosphere escalated when a woman hurled an ink-like liquid at Dipke during one of the marches, highlighting the rising volatility and divisions within the protest environment. Subsequently, authorities have monitored the demonstrations closely, balancing civil rights with maintaining public order. Dipke has pledged to continue his hunger strike until his demands are addressed, including a planned march on July 20, 2026. The evolving situation raises important questions about the state of Indian democracy, political dissent, and governance. As public attention intensifies, the government’s response will be critical in shaping outcomes and societal stability.
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Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Citizen Justice Party (CJP) in India, has been at the center of ongoing protests. In mid-July 2026, Dipke started an indefinite hunger strike, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The protests have intensified, with noted incidents such as a woman throwing ink-like liquid at Dipke during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, signaling deepening political unrest and public debate around governance and accountability.