Assam Withdraws Cases Against NEET Protesters, Assures No Fresh Action Over CJP Stir
According to the state government's announcement, all FIRs and legal proceedings registered against NEET protesters in Assam will be withdrawn. Authorities also said that no new cases will be filed against those who took part in demonstrations linked to the CJP-led agitation.
The Assam government has announced the withdrawal of all cases and legal proceedings against people who participated in protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. The state also assured that no fresh legal action would be taken in connection with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) stir, following a similar decision by the Bihar government.
Assam Government to Withdraw FIRs, Halt Fresh Action
According to the state government's announcement, all FIRs and legal proceedings registered against NEET protesters in Assam will be withdrawn. Authorities also said that no new cases will be filed against those who took part in demonstrations linked to the CJP-led agitation. The move is aimed at de-escalating tensions following weeks of protests over the examination controversy. CJP Warns of Fresh Protest, Demands Withdrawal of FIRs Against Student Demonstrators (Video).
Decision Follows Bihar's Move
Assam's announcement came shortly after the Bihar government said it would withdraw all FIRs against NEET protesters, release those detained during the protests, and refrain from taking further legal action. The decisions by both states are being seen as a response to sustained demands from student groups and protest organisers.
CJP Had Raised Concerns Over Police Action
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had been demanding the withdrawal of cases and the release of protesters, alleging that participants in the NEET agitation were being subjected to unnecessary legal action. The organisation had warned of further protests if governments did not address its concerns. With Assam's latest announcement, one of the key demands of the protest movement has been accepted, with the state assuring that no additional legal proceedings will be initiated against those involved in the agitation. CJP Leaders’ Viral Dance Video: Saurav Das Breaks Silence on Hotel Celebration Clips.
The NEET-UG controversy triggered protests in several states, with demonstrators seeking accountability over alleged examination irregularities and demanding that peaceful protesters not face criminal proceedings. Bihar was the first to announce the withdrawal of cases and the release of detained protesters, and Assam has now followed with a similar decision.
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