New Delhi | July 28, 2026
Following a late-night meeting with Union Government representatives, leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) secured assurances that official notifications granting legal immunity to student protesters will be extended across all BJP and NDA-governed states.
The multi-hour negotiation was convened after CJP leaders threatened to resume street demonstrations, citing reports of ongoing police detentions and surveillance against student volunteers in Delhi and other parts of the country.
Outcomes of the Mediation
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Notification Sharing: Government emissaries presented official Home Department orders from Assam and Bihar, confirming the cancellation of FIRs, immediate release of arrestees, and protection from future legal action.
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State-Level Guarantees: CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das confirmed additional assurances for Rajasthan, verifying that no cases have been or will be registered against demonstrators in the state.
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Union Commitment: Negotiators pledged that formal notifications using clear legal language protecting student protesters will be issued shortly by the Union Government and remaining NDA-ruled states.
Context of the Dispute
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End of Jantar Mantar Agitation: The 37-day student movement, initiated under the banner of the CJP, suspended its main protest at Jantar Mantar over the weekend following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Enforcement Concerns: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka had earlier warned of a breach of trust due to continued police scrutiny and volunteer detentions, prompting the late-night intervention by government officials.
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CJP Stance: The group reiterated that it will remain active until every state formally confirms that no participant in the paper-leak demonstrations faces legal or administrative repercussions.
