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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday warned the Center against another round of large-scale demonstrations, alleging that students involved in the nationwide agitation over the NEET controversy were subjected to police harassment despite assurances that no punitive action would follow.
The warning comes days after the CJP suspended its high-profile protest after the government accepted one of its key demands. But the youth-led movement has made it clear it sees the pause as a strategic decision rather than the end of its campaign, with tensions continuing over arrests and alleged crackdowns on protesters.
Dipke warns of fresh unrest if actions against students continue
In a post on X, Dipke accused the authorities of targeting students who participated in the demonstrations and warned that the movement would return to the streets if the alleged harassment did not stop.
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The CJP has warned the government of mass protests if the persecution of students involved in the NEET row continues and says targeted action against them must stop.
Despite the temporary suspension of protests after some demands were met, Dipke stressed that the movement has a “long way to go” as they continue to seek more reforms and compensation for affected families.
CJP spokespersons revealed that they have been assured by the government that there will be no future legal consequences against the protesters and that the FIRs will be withdrawn, yet they plan to continue their campaign until all concerns are fully addressed.
Yes, the CJP has said that if the government agreement is not followed and all the detainees are not released, they will be forced to resume protests, underscoring the urgency of meeting their demands.
Continued arrests and legal action against students involved in the protests are major flashpoints as many have faced severe charges, leading to heightened tensions between the student movement and the government.
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Dipke issued a direct warning to the government, writing, “If the harassment of students by the police continues, the Janta cockroach party will soon respond with a massive peaceful protest.
Abhijeet Dipke also urged the government to stop the campaign against the youth protesters, which he described as, “The government must stop targeting students and witch-hunting.
The remarks signal that the confrontation between the student movement and the government remains unresolved despite the temporary suspension of protests.
The CJP says the movement has a long way to go
Although the group called off its sit-in after the Center agreed to one of its main demands, Dipke said the campaign was entering a new phase rather than ending.
In another post on X, he said the organization had a “long way to go” and described the end of the protest as “just the beginning.”
Among the group’s remaining demands is compensation ₹1 million for the families of students who allegedly committed suicide during the exam controversy. The center said it would provide the maximum possible compensation to the affected families, but did not commit to the amount sought by the CJP.
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The party also accused the government of breaking assurances that protesters would not face legal consequences after the protest ended.
“If the government does not honor the agreement and release all those detained or arrested, we will be forced to resume the protest,” CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told reporters.
The government has not officially responded to the allegations.
NEET protest: Arrests and legal action remain flashpoint
The renewed warning comes two days after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister following mounting criticism over repeated mistakes in the conduct of competitive exams, including NEET.
According to the CJP, at least 100 people have been arrested across the country, many under strict non-bailable provisions. The organization has set up a legal fund to support protesters facing criminal cases.
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Saurav Das, another spokesman for the movement, said the fund would help cover the legal expenses of students and activists facing prosecution.
The student-led campaign has grown rapidly since it was launched in May by Dipke, a 30-year-old public relations graduate. The movement has attracted millions of followers on social media and last week drew tens of thousands of protesters to New Delhi and several other cities to demand Pradhan’s resignation and sweeping reforms to India’s examination system.
The Congressional Youth Department says the helpline has received more than 1,000 emergency calls
Separately, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) said its hotline for students affected during the recent protests had received 1,080 calls, including about 300 from Delhi.
The youth wing said many callers sought legal help, shelter and medical support, while several women reported alleged online abuse, intimidation and visits to their homes after the demonstrations.
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“We received a total of 1,080 calls, many of which were emergency calls requiring immediate assistance. Every such call was attended to immediately. Serious complaints, including online trolling of women and girls, visits to their homes, intimidation and harassment, were addressed immediately,” the IYC said in a statement.
According to the organization, 55 cases requiring legal intervention were referred to its legal team after initial assistance was provided through volunteers and party workers.
The helpline was launched as part of the Congress’s ‘Chhatro Ki Gunj’ campaign following the July 20 protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party in central Delhi, during which several students were injured in police action.
