‘Demands unmet’: CJP calls march on Sept 5
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a protest march in New Delhi for September 5, citing the government's failure to fulfill promises made regarding NEET paper leak protests. The group demands the resignation of the education minister, financial compensation for victims' families, and the dropping of cases against students.
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This highlights ongoing civil unrest and political friction regarding educational integrity and government accountability in India.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Monday announced a peaceful march from India Gate to the Delhi Police headquarters on Sept 5, alleging that govt had failed to honour the commitments it made to the protesting youth on July 25 in return for an end to their agitation.CJP said it would march with the demand: “Keep Your Word.” The families of the deceased NEET students will lead the march.Survivors of the alleged July 20 police brutality will walk alongside them, followed by students and the youth.CJP had placed before govt three demands. The first was then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The outfit also wanted a Rs 1-crore compensation for the family of each student who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.Govt had said in July that the maximum possible compensation would be given.
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