Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra), Aug. 6: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday clarified that the organisation will continue to function as a public pressure group instead of transforming into a political party, asserting that India currently needs a strong people's movement to restore accountability in democratic institutions.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of CJP's two-day core committee strategy meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke said the decision was taken after reviewing the prevailing political environment and growing public dissatisfaction with key institutions.

"We will remain a pressure group because that is what the country needs at this stage," he said, adding that support for the organisation has expanded beyond education-related issues and reflects a wider demand for transparency and accountability in governance.

Dipke claimed that public confidence in institutions such as the political system, judiciary, media and the Election Commission has weakened. He said a nationwide citizens' movement is necessary to restore accountability and neutrality in these institutions, describing the current political system as being in a poor state.

Dismissing speculation about CJP's entry into electoral politics, Dipke said the organisation has no immediate plans to contest elections. Instead, it will focus on building a broad-based public movement capable of holding institutions accountable.

The CJP founder also extended support to students protesting alleged examination irregularities in Jharkhand, saying the organisation stands firmly with the agitating students. He added that CJP leaders may visit the state if the situation warrants.

According to Dipke, the ongoing two-day core committee meeting is discussing the organisation's future roadmap, including strengthening its grassroots presence across states, expanding its organisational network and launching a nationwide youth outreach campaign focused on transparency, accountability and institutional reforms.

He said the resolutions adopted during the meeting will shape CJP's future activities as it continues to expand its reach while functioning as a public pressure group rather than a political party.