'My Name Is Nothing': CJP's dig at Dharmendra Pradhan as it rejects Modi's paper leak plan
PTC Web Desk: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on stricter action against paper leaks does not address the issue of accountability. The party maintained that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should resign over the repeated examination controversies.
The remarks came after the Prime Minister announced plans to set up fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials and strict punishment for those involved in paper leak cases.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi posted on X that the government would establish fast-track courts to deal with paper leak cases. He said the future and welfare of the country's youth remain the government's top priority and promised strict action against those responsible.
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Responding to the Prime Minister's statement, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a sarcastic post on X featuring an image of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan with the caption, "Hi, my name is nothing." The post suggested that, according to the party, the minister's position was being protected despite concerns over students' futures.
CJP national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka welcomed the Prime Minister's response but said it had come after nearly six weeks of continuous protests. He argued that punishing those responsible after a paper leak occurs is not enough. According to him, the government must identify and fix the reasons behind repeated examination leaks instead of only focusing on punishment after the incident.
Ashutosh Ranka reiterated that the party would continue its protest until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan steps down.
He said the movement has grown beyond the demand for the minister's resignation and claimed that many protesters are now questioning the Prime Minister over the handling of the issue.
According to Ranka, the government should pay attention to the concerns being raised by students and protesters, who are seeking greater accountability and reforms in the examination system.
The CJP-led protest began on June 20, demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, reforms in the education system and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since then. He has said he is willing to end his fast if the Centre assures that no punitive action or FIRs will be filed against peaceful protesters who participated in the movement.
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- With inputs from agencies
