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‘I resign as CM’: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke takes dig at MP govt day after Balaghat heckling

Dipke said the state failed to provide safe water, healthcare and education after more than 30 child deaths drew court scrutiny.

  • On Sunday, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a satirical resignation letter as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, citing government failures including the Sagar hooch tragedy and tribal deaths in Balaghat.
  • Following a Public Interest Litigation, the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently directed state officials to provide documents regarding deaths of over 30 tribal children in Balaghat since July 2026.
  • During his Saturday visit to Balaghat to meet affected families, Dipke faced heckling from individuals appearing to be social media influencers; CJP workers escorted him away after one woman claimed he had "run away."
  • Reacting to the satirical post, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka joked that Dipke was "running away" from responsibility, highlighting political friction surrounding the party's healthcare crisis response.
  • Dipke stated: "Today, I hang my head in shame that even after nearly 21 years of BJP governments in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, we have not been able to guarantee many Tribal families the basic dignity of safe drinking water, adequate healthcare and quality education.
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Following the deaths of over 30 tribal children in Balaghat, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke resigned as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. He criticized government policies, raising issues such as health, education, electricity, and crimes against Scheduled Tribes.

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Amar Ujala broke the news in India on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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