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CJP sets deadline for FIR withdrawal promise
Telegraph India··27 Jul
The Cockroach Janta Party on July 27 asked the Centre to honour its assurance of releasing detained protesters and withdrawing FIRs, citing arrests in Assam, Bengal and Bihar despite the pledge. Spokesperson Saurav Das said the government must give a written guarantee by July 28 or the party would consider further legal steps. CJP's protest ended July 25.
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What It Means For You
- Protesters detained despite assurances may still face legal risk until the government's written guarantee arrives.
- The demand shows post protest accountability now hinges on paperwork, not just verbal government promises.
- Families in Assam, Bengal and Bihar watching detained relatives face a concrete July 28 deadline for updates.
What's Happening
- CJP asked the Centre to honour its pledge to release detained protesters and withdraw FIRs.
- Spokesperson Saurav Das cited continued arrests in Assam, Bengal and Bihar despite the assurance.
- The party set a July 28 deadline for a written government guarantee.
A Written Guarantee Still Pending
- CJP's 36 day protest at Jantar Mantar ended on July 25 after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- The government had also agreed to a Rs 1 crore compensation demand for NEET aspirants' families.
- CJP said 15 to 20 FIRs were filed in Delhi alone after the July 20 march.
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