Mumbai, September 1: Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the NEET controversy, Abhijit Dipke, founder of CJP, announced the cancellation of the planned protest on September 5. He described the court’s directives as a significant relief for students and affected families, marking a major victory in their long-standing movement.
Dipke welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision, stating that it provided justice to those students and families who have long raised their voices regarding the NEET issue. This victory is not just for those who protested at Jantar Mantar, but for everyone across the country who supported the movement. Those who couldn’t take to the streets but voiced their concerns through social media, WhatsApp statuses, or other means are also part of this success. The continuous pressure from the public led a delegation from Delhi to Maharashtra, resulting in a series of meetings at various levels.
He noted that several meetings took place over the past two to three days, with a special delegation from Delhi visiting Maharashtra. Discussions focused on how to ensure justice for protesting students and families demanding accountability for their children. Despite alleged threats and police action during the protests, people did not silence their voices. According to Dipke, this determination made the outcome possible.
Emotionally, Dipke apologized to families affected by the NEET controversy, particularly those who lost their children. He acknowledged that the movement could not save those children, a loss that can never be compensated. He emphasized that the students who lost their lives were not at fault; they had worked diligently and honestly to prepare for their exams and had made every effort for their future.
Dipke mentioned that he had personally met with several affected families, including those of Akanksha, Kahan Patel, Pradeep Meghwal, and Riya Thapa. He expressed that articulating the pain of these families is challenging. He lamented that what happened to the hardworking students who dreamed of becoming doctors should never have occurred. He conveyed his condolences to the affected families, asserting that the fight for justice will remain crucial moving forward.
In announcing the cancellation of the September 5 protest, Dipke framed it as a collective achievement of the students, parents, and all those who raised their voices across the nation.
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