'Empty promises': Cockroach Janta Party warns of another Jantar Mantar-like protest, accuses Centre of 'vishwasghat'

The Cockroach Janta Party today (23 August) has called on the Centre to fulfill the commitments made to the pressure group as part of the bid to end the protests at Jantar Mantar. 

The online outfit-turned-pressure group has accused the Centre of betraying the youth of the country and breaking their trust.

"We will not allow the Government to insult an entire generation by making promises to end a peaceful movement and then attempting to wriggle out of those very promises once the streets have emptied. A commitment made to the youth of India must be honoured both, in letter and in spirit," the CJP wrote in an official statement.

Govt yet to provide list to Court

In its statement, the CJP stated that despite repeated requests from the court over the FIRs filed against student protestors for quashing, the government is yet to provide a list.

"The Union Government did not commit to providing it. At the press conference immediately thereafter, CJP Co-Convener Saurav Das and Legal Affairs Lead Ratna Singh warned that the Government appears to be attempting to cheat the young generation of this country after securing the withdrawal of our agitation on the basis of solemn commitments at the joint PC," said the statement.

The group added that any attempt to now dilute, delay, reinterpret or dishonour the commitments made would "constitute an unacceptable breach of trust and a 'vishwasghaat' with the youngsters of this country."

CJP warns of action, hints at stir

The Cockroach Janta Party also stated it will convene on 24 August to decide its course of action and warned of another potential stir.

"We therefore request students, young citizens, supporters and CJP volunteers across the country to remain prepared for what's next on 24 August," the group added.

The group added that the a delegation from the government has not reached out to team regarding the steps taken on the commitment, which included monetary compensation to the families of the NEET students who died by suicide.

"The protests achieved Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation but rest assured, we will not rest until each and every commitment made to the young generation is fulfilled," CJP noted.

Cockroach Janta Party ended its over a month-long protest on 25 July, announcing that all of its demands have been accepted by the government.

The three key demands that the government agreed to, according to the CJP were -

The government will consider the maximum possible compensation for the families of individuals who tragically committed suicide in connection with the NEET paper leak. Additionally, all legal proceedings and FIRs initiated by the Central government and NDA-ruled state governments against protesters will be withdrawn, ensuring that no future action will be taken against those involved in the demonstrations. Finally, the government will review the 5-point exam reform charter submitted by the Central Council for Joint Action/protesting group (CJP) and will hold formal discussions with CJP representatives to explore and implement these proposed reforms.