CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid Amid NEET Protests
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), has been advised to take medical rest after falling ill during ongoing demonstrations. Dipke was diagnosed with typhoid while participating in protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The protesters are currently demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following controversies surrounding national competitive examinations. Dipke reported feeling unwell for several days and is now undergoing formal medical treatment. His temporary withdrawal comes at a critical time for the movement as activists continue to pressure the government over education policy concerns.
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