The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced to convene a meeting of its national working committee on Monday to review the status of the Centre’s commitments that led to the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation on July 25.
The outfit warned that any attempt to backtrack on these assurances would amount to “vishwasghaat” (betrayal) with the country’s youth. The CJP stated that the government is yet to formally communicate any steps being taken to fulfil the assurances made during talks with protesters.
It said the committee would evaluate all options to secure implementation of the commitments, including the possibility of launching a fresh, peaceful nationwide agitation.
“The CJP called off its agitation in good faith because the government gave its word to the young people of this country,” the party stated, warning that its “good faith” should not be mistaken for “weakness.”
The CJP has asked students, young citizens, supporters and volunteers to remain prepared for the outcome of its Monday meeting, news agency PTI reported.
Govt Inaction On Assurances Triggers CJP’s Warning
The CJP’s warning comes days after the Supreme Court on August 18 sought a consolidated list of all FIRs registered against student protesters across the country. According to the party, the apex court repeatedly asked the Centre to produce the comprehensive list so it could consider exercising its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash the cases.
“Despite the court repeatedly asking for this list, the Union government did not commit to providing it,” the CJP said.
CJP Alleges “Betrayal”
After the court hearing, CJP co-convenor Saurav Das and legal affairs lead Ratna Singh expressed concern that the government was betraying the younger generation by failing to act on promises made to end the agitation.
The outfit warned that any attempt to “dilute, delay, reinterpret or dishonour” the Centre’s commitments would be viewed as a “vishwasghaat” (betrayal) with the country’s youth.
Those assurances include withdrawal or quashing of FIRs linked to the protests, a guarantee that students and peaceful protesters would not face punitive action in future and compensation for families of NEET-UG candidates who died by suicide after the examination was cancelled in May following paper-leak allegations.