In a significant development, the Centre has assured that FIRs filed against students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak will be withdrawn. This comes after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its planned march in Delhi, easing tensions that had been building for weeks.

  • FIRs to be withdrawn against students involved in July protests.
  • CJP cancels September 5 march following Supreme Court decision.
  • Government consulted BJP-ruled states on FIR withdrawal.

Context of the Protests

Students across the country had taken to the streets from July 20-25, led by the CJP, demanding justice over the NEET-UG paper leak. The protests, while largely peaceful, resulted in multiple FIRs being filed, sparking outrage and calls for their revocation.

Supreme Court Intervention

The turning point came when the Supreme Court quashed all FIRs registered against the protesters. This judicial move provided immediate relief and set the stage for the CJP to reconsider its aggressive stance, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the September 5 march.

Government's Response

Union Minister J.P. Nadda welcomed the CJP's decision, emphasizing that no stringent action would be taken against the July 20 protesters. He revealed that the Centre had consulted BJP-ruled states, all of which assured cooperation in withdrawing the FIRs. "The welfare and progress of the country’s youth remained the government’s utmost priority," Nadda stated, striking a conciliatory tone.

“In line with this, we consulted all BJP-ruled States and they also assured to withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters,” Mr. Nadda said.

This assurance marks a pivotal moment, demonstrating the government's willingness to engage with student concerns and avoid further escalation.