JP Nadda Assures Withdrawal of FIRs Against CJP Protesters, No Stringent Action
New Delhi: Union Minister JP Nadda assured the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) that FIRs filed against protesters would be withdrawn. He also said protesters would not face stringent action over their participation in the agitation.
The assurance came during talks between the Centre and CJP representatives on July 25. The discussions were held as the protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar entered its final stage.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the government had agreed to withdraw FIRs filed against protesters across the country. The group also sought a commitment that fresh cases would not be registered against peaceful protesters or organisers.
JP Nadda Holds Talks With CJP Representatives
Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh represented the government during the discussions. CJP was represented by spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
According to reports from the joint briefing, the government agreed to provide copies of FIRs registered during the protests. Nadda also indicated that there would be no retaliatory action against protesters.
The talks followed weeks of demonstrations over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. The CJP had made withdrawal of police cases one of its key demands.
CJP Calls Off Nationwide Protest
The CJP subsequently announced the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation. The group said it was ending the protest in good faith after receiving assurances from the government.
The resignation of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was another major demand of the movement. His resignation on July 25 came shortly before the government-CJP discussions.
The group also raised demands concerning examination reforms and financial assistance for families affected by the alleged NEET paper leak.
FIR Withdrawal Becomes a Major Point of Dispute
While the July 25 understanding indicated that FIRs would be withdrawn, the issue later became contentious.
The CJP subsequently alleged that the government’s assurances had not been fully implemented. The organisation demanded written confirmation and action on cases involving protesters.
On July 28, CJP representatives again raised concerns over arrests and police action in several states. They warned that the movement could resume if the government’s commitments were not honoured.
Reports also showed differences over how existing FIRs should be handled following subsequent legal developments. This made the implementation of the original assurance a key issue for the protesters.
CJP Announces Fresh Delhi March
The dispute has continued into August. The CJP announced another march in Delhi for September 5.
The group said the withdrawal of FIRs remains among its key unresolved demands. It also cited compensation for affected families and an apology from security agencies among the issues still pending.
The development means the July assurance by JP Nadda remains an important part of the wider dispute between the government and the CJP.
For now, the focus remains on whether the assurances given during the July talks will translate into concrete action on the ground.
What JP Nadda’s assurance means: The July 25 understanding was presented as a commitment that protesters would not face retaliatory action and that FIRs against them would be withdrawn. However, later developments show that implementation remains disputed.