CJP accuses government of breaching promises, warns of protests
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Indian government of violating a July 25 agreement by continuing to arrest and file FIRs against protesters. The group has issued an ultimatum, threatening to resume nationwide protests if the government does not provide a written commitment to drop the cases by Tuesday.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between civil society groups and the state regarding the right to protest and the enforcement of legal agreements.
NEW DELHI: With reports of protesters across the country being detained and arrested, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Monday accused the Centre of "breaching" its assurances on protecting them from police action after the July 25 agreement that led to the withdrawal of its agitation. CJP representatives warned that they would be "forced" to resume protests if govt failed to withdraw the cases and provide a written agreement by Tuesday, as promised.Addressing a news conference at senior advocate Kapil Sibal's residence, CJP spokespersons Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh alleged that despite an in-principle agreement that no fresh FIRs would be registered against protesters and existing cases would be withdrawn, police action was continuing in several states."We are observing a complete breach of the agreement regarding no police action against the protesters," Ranka said, adding that the organisation had submitted a written draft of the understanding and was awaiting the…
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