Guwahati / New Delhi | July 28, 2026
In a key concession to student demonstrators, the Assam government has announced a complete withdrawal of police cases and legal proceedings against individuals involved in the recent NEET-UG examination protests organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The decision follows a similar amnesty directive issued by Bihar, as government representatives conduct multi-state talks to finalize immunity guarantees for student protesters in NDA-ruled states.
Key Highlights of the Assam Order
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Case Dismissal: The Home and Political Department of Assam will drop five registered FIRs and process the immediate release of 13 arrested individuals.
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No Future Action: Authorities confirmed that no further investigation, adverse legal action, or police proceedings will be pursued against any participant.
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Focus on Reforms: The state cited the need to prioritize systemic reforms in the higher education and examination ecosystem over punitive measures.
Cross-State Coordination & CJP Response
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Rajasthan Assurances: CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das confirmed that Rajasthan has also pledged not to register FIRs or initiate proceedings against demonstrators.
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Late-Night Talks: CJP leaders met government representatives in a multi-hour session, receiving official documentation of the Assam and Bihar notifications.
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Union-Wide Push: CJP negotiators continue to push for similar blanket notifications from the Union Government and remaining BJP/NDA-led states to protect all protesting youth.
