The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is launching a website to gather evidence against police officers involved in the July 20 protest crackdown. The party intends to pursue legal action if FIRs are not filed, while also demanding the resignation of the Education Minister following the NEET examination cancellation controversy.
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a move to create a digital repository for photographic and video evidence concerning the police response to protesters on July 20. The party aims to use this data to identify individual police personnel they allege were responsible for the use of force during the demonstration. According to party representatives, this initiative is part of a broader legal strategy to compel the filing of First Information Reports (FIRs) against the officers involved.
Legal Demands and Official Correspondence
CJP officials, including Saurav Das, have stated that if the Delhi Police do not initiate formal legal proceedings against the officers, the party will move to seek court intervention. This effort runs parallel to similar evidence-gathering initiatives being led by other political figures, such as Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale. The primary objective articulated by the party is to ensure that those involved in the dispersal of protesters face judicial scrutiny.
Broader Context of the NEET Controversy
The protest on July 20 was organized to highlight alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, specifically the NEET test, which led to widespread student protests. During the demonstration, tensions escalated between protesters and security forces, resulting in the use of tear gas and baton charges by the Delhi Police. The police have maintained that these measures were necessary to prevent a breach of security, explicitly denying allegations that pellet guns were used against the demonstrators.
Ministerial Meetings and Compensation Claims
In addition to the legal efforts, CJP representatives have engaged with central government officials, including Union ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh. During these meetings, the party presented a list of demands. These include the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a public apology for the treatment of students during the protests, and financial compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of those who died by suicide in the wake of the NEET exam cancellation. The status of these demands remains subject to further communication between the party and government representatives.