Amidst the CJP movement and increasing political pressure in the country’s capital Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta finally broke her silence for the first time. Why did this statement come after PM Modi’s fast-track court announcement?
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: The fierce agitation by ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) that has been going on for the last one month at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar has shaken the entire capital. The ongoing protest over the NEET paper leak issue and the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has now reached a point from which it seems impossible to retreat. The violent clashes and brutal lathicharge between the protesters and security forces during the Parliament march on July 20 had put the entire Delhi government in the dock. The agitators were continuously raising sharp questions on the mysterious silence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. But now, amidst all-round pressure and increasing public anger, the Delhi government has finally lost its sleep and the first official statement of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has come out.
What did CM Rekha Gupta say after PM Modi’s announcement?
Breaking her long silence, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directly supported the historic decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media platforms, which has broken the backbone of the examination mafia of the country. Responding quickly to PM Modi’s tweet, the Chief Minister wrote, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, protecting the interests of students and securing the bright future of the youth is our top priority.” This statement of Rekha Gupta has come at a time when the entire Delhi Police and administration are on public target for the strict action taken against students. Through this statement, the Chief Minister has made it clear that the Delhi government is completely in step with the tough stance of the Centre.
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What will change with the fast-track court? “Those who attack hard work will have to face consequences”
Taking her statement further, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the formation of ‘Fast-Track Courts’, the biggest weapon of the government against paper leaks, as an epoch-making step. Giving a strong warning, he wrote, “This decision to set up fast track courts in paper leak cases and take strict action against the culprits is an important step towards ensuring justice to every hardworking student. The law will take its course with full severity against those who attack the rights of students and their hard work.” This statement has made it clear that now there will be not only investigation, but through these special courts the criminals will be sent behind the bars in record time.
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After all, why did the CJP movement become a challenge for the government?
The movement is going on in Delhi since June 20 under the leadership of CJP demanding the NEET paper leak and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protests turned violent during the Parliament march on 20 July, with reports of injuries to protesters and security forces. After this the protesters raised questions on the silence of the Delhi government and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The government was also targeted by the opposition regarding police action and lathi charge.
From NDA’s intelligence meeting to Jantar Mantar riots: The beginning of the end of the ‘grave sin’?
The turning point in this entire controversy came when Prime Minister Modi himself, in a very confidential and high level meeting of the NDA parliamentary party, had termed the paper leak as a ‘grave sin’. Soon after, PM Modi announced the fast-track court on social media, after which Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also had to come to the fore. However, CJP workers standing at Jantar Mantar say that this is only a political maneuver. The opposition and student organizations are still adamant on demanding the immediate resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. This movement, which started on June 20, has now become a national crisis.
Next chapter of suspense: Will the anger of the students calm down or will a new spark flare up?
After this first and very measured statement of the Chief Minister, now the biggest suspense has become whether this assurance of Delhi Government will be able to pacify the angry students who took to the streets? On one hand, the government is calling it ‘justice to the hardworking students’, while on the other hand, the wounds of the violence of July 20 are still fresh in the hearts of the students. Will this statement of the Chief Minister cool down the anger of the students or will the CJP consider this statement as a weakness of the government and give a more aggressive form to the movement? The coming few hours are going to be very sensitive for the future of Delhi politics and youth.
Will the direction of the movement change now?
This first statement of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has come at a time when the CJP movement is continuously maintaining pressure on the government. Now the discussion is intense in political circles whether the latest stand of the Central and Delhi governments will change the direction of the movement or the protesters will remain firm on their demands as before. At present it is certain that the issue of paper leak is no longer limited to the examination system only, but has become a major topic of national politics.
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