One district, one demand: CJP's nationwide protest today, 2nd meeting with Centre
A nationwide protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to take place today, with the outfit demanding the resignation of Union Education
A nationwide protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to take place today, with the outfit demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. Under the slogan "Every district. One day. One demand," the CJP has called for demonstrations across every district in the country.
The outfit's leadership is also scheduled to meet the Union Ministers today and maintained that Pradhan's resignation remains its central demand despite the government's assurances on examination reforms. Read Full Story The nationwide mobilisation comes after a dramatic 24 hours that saw activist Sonam Wangchuk end his 26-day hunger strike following government assurances, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce a proposed law providing for fast-track courts and stricter punishment in paper leak cases, and fresh political confrontation erupt both inside and outside Parliament.
Parliament, meanwhile, is bracing for another showdown over the NEET row, with Opposition parties insisting that Pradhan must resign before either House takes up a discussion on the issue. Security has been tightened across Delhi ahead of the protests, with several Metro stations closed and schools in the national capital switching to alternative modes of learning due to the restrictions.
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