‘Demands unmet’: CJP calls march on Sept 5

The CJP, a political party, has announced a peaceful march from India Gate to Delhi Police headquarters on September 5th. This march is a result of the government not fulfilling the promises it made to protesting youth on July 25, in exchange for ending their agitation. The party demands that the government "keep its word." The families of NEET students who passed away due to the NEET paper leak, survivors of police brutality on July 20, students, and the youth will all participate in the march.

The party had presented three demands to the government: first, the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan; second, a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each NEET student who committed suicide after the leak of the NEET paper; and third, the dismissal of all cases against the protesting students.

The party also asked for a written commitment from the government regarding these demands. The decision to organize the march was made during the CJP's national working committee meeting, which reviewed if the Centre and BJP/NDA-ruled states had met the commitments made on July 25. The committee expressed serious doubts about the government's intention to follow through on its promises.

The party alleged that instead of implementing the commitments, the government has engaged in "delay games" and "hidden behind technicalities," refusing to give a clear commitment even before the Supreme Court. The party cited the Supreme Court proceedings on August 18, where the court repeatedly asked the Union government to provide the list of FIRs registered against the protesters, but the government refused to give a clear commitment.

CJP has also demanded a written assurance from the government to the CJP. Speaking about the return to the streets, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said, "Our patience cannot be mistaken for weakness. Our good faith cannot become an opportunity for the government to betray us."