New Delhi, July 23: Amid ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, Saurabh Das, the chief spokesperson of the Cockroach Public Party (CJP), criticized the government. He stated that Prime Minister’s social media posts are insufficient. Das reiterated the demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, asserting that the movement will continue until he is removed from the cabinet. He also questioned why Union Minister JP Nadda has not personally visited Jantar Mantar or any neutral location to meet with the protesters.
In an interview with a news agency, Das mentioned that a large number of people have gathered in Delhi with a singular demand: the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He emphasized that the protest will not end until the government meets this demand. He accused the authorities of attempting to infiltrate the protest with anti-social elements to create chaos and provoke clashes with the police. He urged protesters to remain vigilant, promising that those identified as troublemakers would face legal action and be handed over to the police.
Regarding the Prime Minister’s recent post on X, Das described it as merely a “band-aid measure” that fails to address the underlying issues. He questioned the government’s reluctance to remove Pradhan from the cabinet, demanding an explanation.
Das also raised concerns about the proposal to conduct hearings of paper leak cases in fast-track courts. He argued that converting existing courts into fast-track ones would only increase the burden of pending cases. If the government genuinely wants to expedite the justice system, it must establish new courts, appoint new judges, and assign responsible and fair judges to critical positions. Merely restructuring will not improve the system without qualified and honest appointments.
On the topic of negotiations with the government, Das revealed that he received another invitation from JP Nadda’s office for a meeting. However, he declined, stating that he would neither visit Nadda’s home nor his office. He accused the government of previously detaining him for hours. He insisted that if the government truly seeks a resolution, JP Nadda should come to Jantar Mantar or meet at a neutral location.
Rejecting allegations of foreign funding and external support, Das stated that various accusations have been made against them over time, but none have been substantiated. He mentioned that claims involving George Soros, China, Pakistan, and the U.S. “deep state” have all proven unfounded. He asserted that false narratives are being constructed against them and warned that those promoting such allegations would also be held accountable in the future.
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