A political controversy has erupted after viral videos allegedly showing CJP leaders celebrating at a luxury hotel following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation triggered a nationwide debate over the funding of the organization's agitation. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani has publicly questioned how the CJP allegedly financed its nationwide protests, travel, accommodation and logistical operations, after videos surfaced online showing senior leaders, including Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, participating in what social media users described as a victory celebration at a five-star hotel. The viral clips, which have spread rapidly across social media platforms, have intensified scrutiny over the finances behind the 36-day agitation. Jethmalani questioned whether the organization should disclose the sources of funding used to sustain protests, nationwide mobilisation, hotel stays and other operational expenses. The controversy has grown further as several social media users also alleged that some CJP leaders appeared intoxicated during the celebration. WATCH

After leading one of the longest and most closely watched student-led agitations in recent months, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has finally broken his silence following the conclusion of the 37-day Jantar Mantar protest in New Delhi. The agitation, launched over alleged examination irregularities and demands for education reforms, came to an end after the Centre accepted key demands and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down, bringing the month-long protest to a close. In his first public message after the movement concluded, Dipke reflected on the emotional and physical toll of the 37-day campaign. Describing the journey as "really difficult", he revealed that he battled typhoid and high fever during the final phase of the protest but continued to lead the movement despite deteriorating health. Dipke said that ending the Jantar Mantar agitation does not mark the end of CJP's campaign. Instead, he described it as the beginning of a much larger national movement focused on education reforms, transparency and student rights. WATCH