No action against protesters in Bihar, Assam, Rajasthan: CJP’s Saurav Das cites government assurance

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday said the Bihar and Assam governments have officially withdrawn cases against protesters, adding that it has also received assurances that no action will be taken against demonstrators in Rajasthan.

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said Delhi Police representatives, acting as interlocutors in talks with the government, handed over copies of the Bihar and Assam notifications withdrawing cases filed against protesters. He added that similar guarantees from other BJP-ruled states and the Centre are expected soon.

Das, who met Delhi Police officials alongside CJP legal coordinator Ratna Singh, said the party sought written assurances over concerns that governments might not honour their commitment to halt legal action against protesters. According to him, the officials reiterated that notifications in line with the agreement would be issued.

Appealing to protesters facing police action to remain patient, Das said the CJP would ensure legal assistance for anyone facing harassment. The outfit is also launching a nationwide legal aid website to connect affected protesters with volunteer lawyers. Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has pledged ₹1 crore to support the initiative and urged lawyers across India to join the effort.

The CJP, however, warned that it would revive its agitation if cases against protesters are not withdrawn or if fresh FIRs are filed. Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the party would be “forced to sit on protest again” if authorities fail to implement the agreed commitments.

The 37-day CJP protest ended on Saturday after the Centre accepted key demands, including compensation for families of students who died by suicide, withdrawal of cases against protesters, and the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement was launched over the NEET-UG paper leak and alleged examination irregularities, drawing widespread support from students across the country.