A new face is set to lead the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar after its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
In a pre-recorded video shared on social media, Dipke announced that Ajinkya Shinde would lead the protest until the party's senior leaders were released from detention.
In this article, we will explore who Ajinkya Shinde is, his education, political career and role in the CJP protest.
Who is Ajinkya Shinde?
Ajinkya Shinde is a 35-year-old political organiser from Latur, Maharashtra. He holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), located in Lonere, Raigad district, Maharashtra.
Before entering full-time politics, Shinde worked with an international IT company in Pune. He later left his corporate job to work with the Aam Aadmi Party and took up organisational responsibilities within the party.
Ajinkya Shinde: Key Details
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Particulars
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Name
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Ajinkya Shinde
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Age
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35 years
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Hometown
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Latur, Maharashtra
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Education
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Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
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University
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Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad
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Previous Profession
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IT professional
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Former Political Association
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
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Current Organisation
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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
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Current Position
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National Organisation In-Charge
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Known For
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Leading the CJP's Jantar Mantar protest
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Ajinkya Shinde's Political Career
According to reports, Ajinkya Shinde previously served as the AAP convener for Pimpri-Chinchwad. After leaving his corporate job, he joined the party as a full-time worker and spent time working on its Goa Assembly election campaign.
In August 2026, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke brought Shinde into the organisation's national team and appointed him as its national organisation in-charge. His responsibilities include coordinating organisational activities and helping lead the group's campaigns in Maharashtra.
Shinde has also played a role in the CJP's School Thik Karo campaign, which focuses on improving the condition of government schools across India. He was also involved in organising the group's Mumbai agitation earlier in October 2026.
Why is Abhijeet Dipke Not Leading the CJP Protest?
Abhijeet Dipke is not leading the protest because Delhi Police detained him along with other senior CJP members on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Dipke, along with CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was detained shortly after their flight from Mumbai landed in Delhi.
Following their detention, the CJP's official X account shared a pre-recorded video in which Dipke announced that Ajinkya Shinde would lead the protest until the party's senior leaders were released from detention.
Why is Ajinkya Shinde Leading the CJP Protest?
On October 10, Delhi Police detained several high-profile figures, including YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The list of detained individuals also included CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and senior party members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
After its earlier campaign against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, which the party presented as a success following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the CJP is now demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
With its founder and senior members in detention, Ajinkya Shinde is set to lead the party's protest at Jantar Mantar.