India
CJP Founder Blames Government System for MPSC Aspirant's Suicide, Vows to Join Protests
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday called the suicide of MPSC aspirant Prathamesh Deshmukh a "murder done by the system," urging the government to prevent such incidents from recurring, according to a PTI report. Dipke argued that people were demanding reservations because the government had failed to provide quality education and employment opportunities to young people.
Deshmukh, 28, died by suicide in Pune. According to reports, he left behind a note mentioning a debt of approximately ₹2.5 lakh. A native of Paranda in Dharashiv district, Deshmukh had been living in rented accommodation in Pune's Navi Peth area while preparing for competitive examinations.
On Thursday, Dipke visited Deshmukh's family in Khasapuri village in Dharashiv to offer condolences. Speaking to reporters afterward, he said Deshmukh had moved to Pune hoping to secure a government job and lift his family out of poverty. "He borrowed money from friends to meet his expenses. But due to paper leaks and delayed results, pressure mounted on students. This is the system's fault, and it is a murder done by the system," Dipke said.
He attributed Deshmukh's decision to end his life to frustration over unemployment, systemic failures, and financial hardship faced by rural youth. Dipke noted that Deshmukh had struggled financially while living in Pune, often eating only one meal a day. "According to his mother, Prathamesh used to say he would return home in a government car, but unfortunately, he was brought back in an ambulance yesterday. His father had already passed away," Dipke said.
He pointed out that MPSC aspirants from rural backgrounds often find it difficult to afford the cost of living in cities like Pune. Deshmukh had reportedly borrowed between ₹2 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh from friends. "A youth had to end his life for this amount. This reflects the condition of our rural youth, where there is no employment," Dipke said.
Dipke also criticized the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), alleging that examinations were poorly conducted, results were delayed or inaccurate, and paper leaks were common. "How will youth from rural areas survive in a city like Pune? How will they afford library fees, food, rent, and coaching?" he asked.
According to Dipke, Deshmukh had spent four years in Pune preparing for the exams, cutting back on expenses along the way. "He left his village with a dream of becoming an officer. How could he return without succeeding? He did everything he could and stayed there for four years, curbing his expenses. There are thousands like him," Dipke said.
Addressing the broader issue of reservations, Dipke said people had lost faith in the government's ability to provide opportunities and were therefore turning to constitutional remedies. "If the government provided good facilities, schools, education, and job opportunities, why would anyone need reservation? People are demanding it because the government has failed to deliver quality education and employment," he said.
Dipke revealed that the CJP had previously supported the ongoing agitation by MPSC aspirants but would now actively join the movement. "The government must remain alert, and incidents like Prathamesh's suicide should not happen again — it cannot be tolerated. Until now, we extended our support to the protesting MPSC aspirants. But after what I witnessed today, we have decided to join this agitation directly," he said.