Pakistan on Thursday refused to comment on the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protests, calling it an internal matter of India.
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On being asked if Indian administration dealing “harshly” with the protestors in India accounts for human rights violation, Pakistan’s foreign affairs spokesperson, Tahir Andrabi, said, “This is an internal matter of India. We do not offer comments on such matters.”
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday continued its protest for the 34th consecutive day, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.
Thousands of supporters continued to gather at the protest site at Jantar Mantar. The turnout has increased since the party’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march on July 20, during which clashes broke out between protesters and police, with reports alleging that security personnel resorted to a lathi charge and tear gas.
Responding to the ongoing protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the government’s decision to set up fast-track courts to ensure “swift and stringent punishment” for those involved in paper leaks.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard. This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students.”
