"This is what happens whenever anyone speaks out against the government or its ideology. There's nothing new in this," Dipke said, speaking to reporters in Nagpur where the party is holding a protest at Samvidhan Chowk at 4 PM.

The attack occurred on Monday when CJP workers had carried Dipke on their shoulders during a protest in Jaipur. Video footage shows some youths pushing through the crowd, grabbing his collar, and slapping him. The incident triggered chaos as angry workers surrounded and beat the attackers before police intervened.

Police have arrested five accused - Rohit Sharma, Rakesh Gurjar, Ajay Sharma, Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat, and Niket - on charges of disturbing peace. According to officials, the accused told police they were upset with Dipke's social media statements and CJP's working style.Following the incident, Dipke observed a two-minute silence in memory of students who committed suicide due to the NEET paper leak, after which the situation normalised.

Security tightened in Nagpur

With thousands expected to gather for today's protest, Nagpur Police have deployed extensive security across the city. Police Commissioner Ravindrakumar Singal said over 2,000 youths may participate.

Security arrangements include 4 DCPs, 3 ACPs, 18 police inspectors, 45 API and sub-inspectors, along with 470 male and 170 female police personnel. Two Riot Control Platoons are on standby. "Strict action will be taken against any attempt to disrupt law and order," Singal said.

Dipke: From US student to political sensation

Dipke, currently studying in the United States, returned to India on June 6. He previously served as Aam Aadmi Party's social media strategist between 2020-22.

The CJP was launched on May 16, a day after Supreme Court Chief Justice Suryakant remarked during a hearing that some unemployed youth were "like cockroaches" who become activists and attack the system.Within 26 days of formation, CJP's Instagram followers have reached 2.27 crore - surpassing BJP's 94 lakh and Congress's 1.37 crore followers. The party's Instagram account reportedly lost 2 lakh followers on June 16.

NEET controversy drives protests

The CJP has been demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and other education system irregularities. Dipke called Monday's attack on him "an attack on democracy."The party's online petition seeking Pradhan's resignation claimed support from over 8 lakh people. Dipke has scheduled protests across multiple cities.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Further details on the investigation into the Jaipur attack are awaited.