"People Being Instigated": Himachal Governor On CJP Paper Leak Protest

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta alleges that the CJP protest has been hijacked by external agendas and 'instigators' aiming to destabilize the country. He suggests that the protest should end now that the government has addressed the core issue of the NEET exam.
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Reflects the official government narrative and skepticism toward the motives of the protest movement.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta has questioned the motive behind the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, alleging that the agitation has moved beyond its original issues and is now being used to push a larger agenda.Speaking exclusively to NDTV, the Governor said that if the protesters had restricted themselves to their initial demands, it would have been acceptable. But he claimed that the slogans and placards being carried indicate a different intent."In a democracy, it is important to voice your opinion. But when the 'Bharat tere tukde honge' gang takes over a protest, or when wrong things are spoken about Hindutva, then there is a need to understand the real intention behind this protest," Gupta said.He further argued that the reason for the protest no longer exists."The NEET exam has already been conducted. The results have also come out. People have celebrated.
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