CJP Issues Ultimatum: Will Protests Resume Without Written Assurance from Government?

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is on the brink of resuming protests if the government does not deliver a written agreement by Tuesday regarding the withdrawal of criminal cases against protesters. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka emphasized the importance of this assurance, which was discussed in prior negotiations. The organization had previously halted its 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar after the government accepted key demands. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal also voiced concerns about potential repercussions for student protesters, advocating for their protection. The situation remains tense as the CJP awaits the government's response.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 19:24 IST

CJP Awaits Government's Written Commitment

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced on Monday that it is still waiting for the government's promised written agreement regarding the withdrawal of criminal charges against protesters and organizers. They warned that if this assurance is not received by Tuesday, they may have to resume their protests.

During a press conference, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka revealed that this matter was discussed in the third round of negotiations with the government prior to the conclusion of their 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar.

Ranka stated, "In our discussions, we reached an understanding that all FIRs against protesters and organizers nationwide would be retracted, and no new FIRs would be filed against anyone involved in the protests going forward."

He mentioned that a draft agreement was submitted to Union ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh, with an understanding that the government would provide a written agreement by Tuesday after legal review.

"We are currently awaiting the government's written confirmation. We hope that a senior Cabinet minister will uphold this agreement, ensuring that FIRs are withdrawn, and that no protester or organizer faces harassment or future charges," he added.

Ranka warned that if the written agreement is not received by Tuesday and if those arrested in connection with the protests are not released, the CJP would have no choice but to "protest again."

CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das emphasized that the organization ended its protest "in good faith" after the government agreed to address their main demands or promised action within a specified timeframe.

Ranka also noted that they had consulted senior advocate Kapil Sibal both before and after halting the protests to ensure that the youth movement would not be undermined by politically motivated legal actions.

"When we decided to end the protest, we were concerned that the government might target individuals once the momentum subsided. This tactic has been observed in other protests, where individuals were specifically targeted," he claimed.

He added that the CJP has been offering legal and medical support to protesters nationwide since the movement's inception.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who participated in the press conference, asserted that no punitive measures should be taken against students involved in what he termed an organic protest.

"We do not want any actions against students who participated in the protest. It was a grassroots movement. Governments often seek to suppress dissent," Sibal remarked.

The CJP had concluded its 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday after the government agreed to key demands, including the resignation of former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and promised to take action on other demands within an agreed timeline.