'Ready to show degree but ask pawpaw too': Dipke amid row over Boston education

'Ready to show degree but ask pawpaw too': CJP chief Dipke amid row over Boston education TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 17, 2026, 20:25 IST Comments Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke offers to show his Boston University degree amid questions over his educational credentials. NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) chief Abhijeet Dipke has offered to show his degree from Boston University amid questions over his educational background, while challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do the same.Addressing the controversy in a social media post, Dipke said he was willing to provide documents to establish that he had attended the US university.“Hello everyone, I’ve been noticing for the last few days that people have been calling me a fraud and saying I never went to Boston University. I am ready to show my degree. But will your Pawpaw show his degree?” he said.“I am ready to show my degree but what about pawpaw? I am ready. I have all the documents,” he added.A community note attached to his post, however, said records relating to PM Modi's educational qualifications had already been made public.“Narendra Modi’s Bachelor’s and Master’s degree records have been publicly available for a considerable period of time,” the note said, while linking to a 2016 BJP post that showcased Modi's BA and MA degree records. In a separate post, Dipke drew a comparison between Boston University and Delhi University, asking why the latter had not highlighted PM Modi's association with the institution. “Boston University published an article about me for being their alumnus. Why doesn’t DU proudly celebrate Modi as their alumnus? He is, after all, the Prime Minister of India. Shouldn’t they be flexing about it instead of trying to hide his degree?” he said. This post also attracted a community note, which stated that Delhi University had published a list of Union cabinet ministers who were its alumni and that PM Modi was included in the list. Dipke has earlier said that he received a scholarship from Boston University and financed the remaining expenses through an education loan, which he is still repaying.The 30-year-old holds a Master of Science degree in Public Relations from Boston University. He returned to India in June and led the Cockroach Janta Party's agitation over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the protests eventually leading to the resignation of then education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most." [Image text:] COCKROACH JANTA PARTYE