The Cockroach Janta Party has intensified its confrontation with the Centre by issuing a fresh protest warning to the CJP, alleging that the government has failed to honour commitments made during negotiations that ended its month-long agitation over the NEET paper leak controversy. The organisation claimed that instead of withdrawing criminal cases and stopping police action, authorities continue to detain volunteers and register fresh cases in several states. The latest development has once again put the spotlight on the fragile understanding reached between the student outfit and the government after weeks of protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
CJP fresh protest warning over action against leaders
The CJP’s fresh protest warning became sharper after national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka claimed that any action against senior leader Aishe Ghosh would trigger a nationwide movement. Ranka alleged that members of the organisation continue to face harassment despite assurances given during talks with Union ministers.
According to the CJP, the government had agreed to withdraw FIRs filed against protesters, refrain from registering new cases and provide a written agreement after legal consultations. The organisation now says those commitments remain unfulfilled, prompting the CJP’s fresh protest warning.
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Student outfit accuses Centre of breaching assurances
Addressing the media, CJP leaders alleged that students have been arrested in Bihar and West Bengal while volunteers are still being questioned in Delhi and other states. They claimed the developments directly contradict the assurances given during negotiations.
The organisation has demanded the immediate withdrawal of all criminal cases, the release of detained students and a written confirmation that no further legal action will be initiated against protesters. The CJP’s fresh protest warning has also been accompanied by an ultimatum, with leaders stating they will resume demonstrations if these demands are ignored.
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Legal support network announced for protesters
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal announced a ₹1 crore legal assistance initiative to support students facing criminal proceedings linked to the protests. The CJP also unveiled an online legal assistance platform and a separate portal named “Sakshi” to collect videos, photographs and testimonies relating to alleged police excesses.
The organisation said the evidence would be examined by its legal team before initiating further action. It maintained that the CJP’s fresh protest warning is not merely political but aimed at ensuring students are protected from what it described as retaliatory action.
The CJP suspended its 36-day protest only after announcing that the Centre had accepted key demands, including the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and broader examination reforms. With both sides now accusing each other of failing to honour the understanding, the CJP’s fresh protest warning has once again raised the possibility of large-scale demonstrations across the country if the dispute remains unresolved.
