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CJP to Review Status of Centre's Assurances on Monday; Keeps Option to Launch Fresh Stir Open
The party says it may launch another peaceful nationwide agitation if the government has not acted on written promises to drop FIRs and protect protesters.
On Monday, The Cockroach Janta Party will convene its national working committee to review the Centre's commitment status, keeping the option of launching a fresh nationwide agitation open.
The CJP ended its nationwide agitation on July 25 after then-education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, following government assurances that students and peaceful protesters would face no punitive action.
Co-Convener Saurav Das and legal affairs lead Ratna Singh raised concerns the government appeared to be "cheating" the younger generation, warning against attempts to "dilute, delay, reinterpret or dishonour" commitments.
The Supreme Court sought a consolidated list of FIRs against protesters on August 18, yet the CJP said the Union government failed to provide it to the court.
Supporters and volunteers have been asked to remain prepared for the Monday outcome, as the CJP asserted its "good faith" withdrawal must not be mistaken for "weakness.