'No protester left behind': CJP claims FIR withdrawals in NDA states after midnight talks with govt
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) claims that government representatives have agreed to withdraw FIRs and release detainees involved in the NEET-UG protests across several states. The party states that official notifications have been shared for Bihar and Assam, with assurances for other NDA-governed states.
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NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) early Wednesday claimed that the Centre's representatives have shared draft notifications issued by the Bihar and Assam governments assuring withdrawal of FIRs, release of those arrested or detained during the NEET-UG protest agitation, and protection from any future legal action. They further claimed that government had assured them that they'll issue guarantee-notifications in other BJP/NDA states as well.In a post on X, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said, "Hours after our press conference, Government's representatives met us. The meeting lasted for 2-3 hours. They shared copies of the Bihar and Assam notifications guaranteeing FIR withdrawals, no action in future, and release of all detainees and arrestees."He added, "They've reiterated their promise of releasing guarantee notifications by the Union government and other BJP/NDA states by tomorrow. Hopefully, the agreed-upon language shall be used. No protester will be left alone.
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