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‘Feels like career over’: The online campaign to intimidate women part of CJP protest

A BJP MLA posts a video of a bleeding, weeping girl and tells his followers she is being taught a lesson. The video is actually from Varanasi, from a domestic violence case, and has nothing to do with the protest. It does not matter. The comments say: she didn’t get…

Newslaundry · Aug 3

To understand Gen Z after CJP protests, academics invite students home for conversations

Academics hosted students for informal conversations over tea and lunch. The initiative aimed to understand the younger generation's views and methods. Discussions covered recent protests and persistent stereotypes about Gen Z's engagement. Students shared their experiences with the education system and protest mobilization. They asserted their awareness and unconventional approaches…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

States can close or withdraw FIRs against students who participated in NEET protests: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarified that governments can withdraw FIRs against NEET protesters. This applies to students without grave criminal antecedents, as per the court's directive. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta confirmed the government's commitment to this policy. FIRs against over 2,700 individuals with serious offenses will not be withdrawn. The court…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

CJP protests over NEET paper leak: Supreme Court to hear on Monday pleas relating to police action

The Supreme Court will hear pleas alleging police brutality during recent protests. It previously restrained states from taking coercive action against protesters. The court indicated it might form an SIT to probe allegations of violence. It also ordered the preservation of all digital evidence related to the protests. The government…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

‘Apologise to students injured in July 20 protest first’: CJP's Dipke to PM Modi

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP urged Prime Minister Modi to apologize for police actions. He stated that students suffered serious injuries during a protest on July 20. Dipke called for the withdrawal of cases filed against these protesting students. He also accused the BJP IT cell of directing abuse and threats…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

AISA's Neha Bora seeks Amit Shah's resignation over July 20 crackdown

AISA president Neha Bora demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation. She cited the July 20 crackdown on anti-paper leak protesters in Delhi. The movement expanded beyond paper leaks to seek accountability for police actions. Protesters alleged excessive force, including pellet guns, during the march. The agitation concluded after education…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

No apology for protest language; July 20 crackdown must be answered: AISA president Neha

AISA president Neha declined to condemn protesters' strong language against the Centre. She argued that critics are diverting attention from police actions during a recent crackdown. Neha highlighted the use of pellet guns and sticks with nails on demonstrators. She questioned why politicians' derogatory comments faced no similar scrutiny. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Ghar se salon tak: TV news turns ‘investigative’ reporter and language police over CJP protest

Mainstream TV media has seemingly not taken any feedback on board in its coverage of the CJP protest. Emblematic of this are two recent pieces of ‘investigation’ by CNN-News18, which shows how far their coverage of the CJP protest continues to stray from the real issues of the protest –…

Newslaundry · Aug 1

Woman journalist files FIR for assault, molestation during CJP protest coverage

A woman reporter with Times Now was allegedly kicked and struck on the head, and her cameraperson was manhandled, while both were reporting live from Kerala House during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest march to Parliament on July 20.

Newslaundry · Aug 1

Modi govt assurances, FIRs, and what’s next for CJP | Abhijeet Dipke with Manisha Pande

Days after the Cockroach Janta Party called off its sit-in at Jantar Mantar with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and assurances from the Narendra Modi government, questions remain about what those assurances are worth.

Newslaundry · Jul 31