‘No information’: MEA on claims of foreign funding behind CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

MEA States No Information on Foreign Funding Claims Behind CJP Protest

Theindiapostdaily.com – New Delhi, India — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officially stated no information is available regarding allegations that foreign funding is behind the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. This clarification came on Friday as political tensions surrounding student protests continued to escalate across the nation. Abhijeet Dipke, the founder and head of the CJP organization, has been at the center of these developments as student rallies spread through multiple cities including the capital.

During a press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed reporters’ questions about the foreign funding narrative. When specifically asked whether the ministry had any details on overseas financial support for the protesters, Jaiswal responded:

“I have no information to share on this issue with you.”

This straightforward answer reflects the government’s cautious approach to unverified claims circulating in media outlets.

Political Leaders Raise Concerns

The MEA’s position emerged after several prominent political figures voiced their opinions about the protest movement. Bharatiya Janatiya Party (BJP) member Nishikant Dubey publicly suggested that anti-India forces were orchestrating the CJP demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. Amit Malviya, serving as the BJP’s IT Cell leader, reinforced these concerns with similar assertions about external involvement.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan took a stronger stance, labeling the demonstrators as ‘Dahshadgards’ — a term meaning extremists in English. His characterization added weight to the government’s perspective on the nature of the protests. Meanwhile, the MEA maintained that it currently has no information to confirm or deny the foreign funding allegations specifically.

Student Demands and Government Response

The CJP students began their demonstration on June 20 at the historic Jantar Mantar site in New Delhi. Since then, government officials have conducted two separate consultation sessions with CJP representatives to address their grievances. The primary complaint centers on alleged irregularities in the NEET examination papers, with activists demanding that Dharmendra Pradhan resign from his ministerial position.

JP Nadda, a Union Minister, along with Minister of State Jitendra Singh, held meetings with the CJP delegation earlier in the day. According to party leaders, authorities have provisionally accepted two of the students’ key requests while requiring additional time to evaluate the third demand regarding the education minister’s departure. This measured approach demonstrates the government’s willingness to engage with student concerns.

A follow-up discussion is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Following the recent session in New Delhi, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka emphasized their firm position to journalists:

“We conveyed in very clear terms that nothing short of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation or his removal from the Union Cabinet would be acceptable.”

Protest Expansion and Tensions

The Jantar Mantar location experienced periods of heightened tension throughout the week. Incidents escalated after law enforcement personnel deployed tear gas and conducted baton charges against demonstrators attempting to proceed toward Parliament House. Despite these challenges, the movement has gained substantial momentum nationwide.

Substantial gatherings have been reported in major cities such as Mumbai and Kolkata alongside the capital. The CJP’s ability to mobilize students across different regions has drawn attention from both political leaders and the media. As the situation develops, the MEA continues to monitor developments while maintaining that it has no information to provide on the foreign funding claims at this time.

(With agency inputs)