MEA Says No Information on Alleged Foreign Funding Behind CJP’s NEET Protest Movement
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said it has no information regarding allegations of foreign funding or foreign involvement in the ongoing protests over the NEET paper leak in New Delhi and other parts of India. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
During a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked whether the government had any information about alleged foreign funding linked to the protests.
Responding to the question, Jaiswal said, “I have no information to share on this matter.”
The protests are being led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political group. The movement began on June 6, when the party’s founder Abhijeet Dipke returned to India from the United States.
The demonstrations gained national attention after climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk joined the campaign with an indefinite hunger strike on June 28. Wangchuk ended his fast on July 23 after receiving written assurances from the Central Government.
Main Demand Remains Minister’s Resignation
The central demand of the protest movement has been the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with protesters holding him accountable for the alleged examination paper leaks.
Speaking on Friday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reiterated the party’s stand.
“If the government wants a solution to the protest, it is only the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan,” he said.
Centre Gives Written Assurances
According to the protesters, Sonam Wangchuk decided to end his hunger strike after the Centre provided three written assurances:
- No legal action will be taken against protesters.
- Parliament will hold a detailed discussion on examination reforms and paper leak issues.
- The government will consider compensation for the families of students who reportedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak controversy.
Despite these assurances, the demand for the Education Minister’s resignation continues to remain the key issue raised by the protesters.
