CJP now has a fourth demand for the Centre as tensions mount
During a meeting with J.P. Nadda on Tuesday, the CJP representatives had submitted three key demands
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), leading student protests in Delhi over alleged NEET irregularities, has expanded its demands to the Union government by adding a fourth point: ensuring no FIRs or legal actions are taken against peaceful protesters. This new demand follows their initial three points, which include the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide. The CJP claims their sustained agitation has pressured the government to respond. Hundreds of students have been protesting at Jantar Mantar and other locations, with a recent attempt to march towards Parliament resulting in clashes with security forces.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), leading student protests in Delhi over alleged NEET irregularities, has expanded its demands to the Union government by adding a fourth point: ensuring no FIRs or legal actions are taken against peaceful protesters. This new demand follows their initial three points, which include the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide. The CJP claims their sustained agitation has pressured the government to respond. Hundreds of students have been protesting at Jantar Mantar and other locations, with a recent attempt to march towards Parliament resulting in clashes with security forces.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), leading student protests in Delhi over alleged NEET irregularities, has expanded its demands to the Union government by adding a fourth point: ensuring no FIRs or legal actions are taken against peaceful protesters. This new demand follows their initial three points, which include the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide. The CJP claims their sustained agitation has pressured the government to respond. Hundreds of students have been protesting at Jantar Mantar and other locations, with a recent attempt to march towards Parliament resulting in clashes with security forces.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which has been spearheading the students' protests in Delhi, has expanded its list of demands to the Union government, adding a fourth demand on Wednesday as it stepped up pressure on the Centre.
During a meeting with Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday, CJP representatives Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das submitted three key demands: the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide.
On Wednesday, the CJP added another demand, urging the government to ensure that no FIRs are registered and no legal action is taken against those who participated in the July 20 protest.
"Many people are worried that despite protesting peacefully, they are being targeted. We will ensure that no legal action is taken against peaceful protesters. We will get arrested before you do," Ranka said while addressing supporters.
Claiming that the agitation had gathered momentum despite attempts to suppress it, Ranka said the movement had compelled the government to alter its approach.
"We have made the government bow down. The very same government that was calling us 'cockroach' and 'virus'. People are now questioning the government. This is the victory of our protest," he said.
Hundreds of students under the banner of the CJP have been protesting at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the national capital over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, while demanding accountability and the resignation of Pradhan.
The protests turned violent on Tuesday after demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament, leading to clashes with security personnel. Police used lathicharge and tear gas to disperse the protesters, and several students and security personnel were reportedly injured in the violence.