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CJP lists 34 cities protesting in support of demands over NEET-UG paper leak

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is leading nationwide protests across 34 Indian cities demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak.
  • Protesters are demanding compensation for families affected by suicides and assurance against prosecution of peaceful demonstrators.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, a move rejected by the CJP, which vows to continue its agitation.

Protests against the NEET-UG paper leak, spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have expanded beyond Delhi's Jantar Mantar, reaching 34 cities across India. The CJP announced this nationwide reach on Thursday, with spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka stating, "These are all the cities currently protesting against paper leaks. India has woken up."

These are all the cities currently protesting against paper leaks. India has woken up.

— Ashutosh RankaCJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka highlighted the nationwide scope of the protests against the NEET-UG paper leak.

The CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar has entered its 34th day, drawing thousands of participants. The party's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, has outlined the movement's core demands: the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ₹1 crore in compensation for families of those who died by suicide due to the leak, and a guarantee that peaceful protesters will not face legal action. The agitation has garnered support from various political leaders, actors, and public figures, including farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and wrestler Bajrang Punia.

Large-scale demonstrations have also occurred in Mumbai, where protesters are demanding the government meet the CJP's conditions. A viral social media moment captured a 27-year-old influencer halting a police van carrying detained protesters. Actor Imran Khan also joined the Mumbai protests. The CJP has called for a nationwide protest on July 24 to show solidarity with those allegedly subjected to police brutality during earlier demonstrations, urging participation under the slogan, "Every District. One Day. One Demand."

Every District. One Day. One Demand.

— CJPThe slogan used by the Cockroach Janta Party for its nationwide protest call.

In response to the growing unrest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the government's plan to establish fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for individuals involved in paper leaks. However, the CJP has rejected this measure, maintaining its stance and commitment to continuing the protest until its demands are met. The list of cities participating in the protests includes Kurukshetra, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Patna, Bangalore, and Chennai, among others.

swift and stringent punishment

— Narendra ModiPrime Minister Modi's statement regarding the government's plan to set up fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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