Archive · 28 Jul 2026
CJP Warns of Renewed Protests Over Bengal Crackdown
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for nationwide protests, but the Bengal government continued to arrest and file cases against protesters.
The CJP had stopped their protests after the central government promised no action would be taken against them.
Now, the CJP is worried and might protest again if the cases aren't withdrawn and the protesters aren't released.
They are also setting up a website to help protesters with legal aid.
The Bengal government and BJP members say legal action is necessary against those who broke the law during the protests.
CJP warns of renewed protests if cases against protesters are not withdrawn.
Bengal government continues to arrest protesters despite central government assurances.
16 men arrested in Bengal for alleged vandalism during protests.
CJP setting up a website to register lawyers for legal assistance to protesters.
Actor Sreelekha Mitra charged for holding a cartoon of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Who
- CJP, Bengal government, BJP, protesters, students, actor Sreelekha Mitra, Soumik Chatterjee
- What
- CJP warns of renewed protests over continued police action against protesters in Bengal, despite central government assurances.
- When
- Protests occurred on Friday; arrests and legal actions followed.
- Where
- Calcutta, Bengal, Bihar, Delhi
- Why
- CJP claims the Bengal government is violating the central government's promise of no punitive action against protesters.
CJP and Protesters
Bengal Government and BJP
Police Action Against Protesters
CJP and Protesters
CJP argues that the continued police action in Bengal contradicts the central government's promise of no punitive measures against protesters.
Bengal Government and BJP
The Bengal government and BJP members argue that legal action is necessary against those who allegedly committed offenses during the protests.
Withdrawal of Cases
CJP and Protesters
CJP demands the withdrawal of all cases and the release of arrested protesters as per the central government's assurance.
Bengal Government and BJP
The Bengal government and BJP members have not publicly committed to withdrawing the cases, focusing instead on legal proceedings.
- Protest Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Arrests in Bengal
- 16 men arrested for alleged vandalism
- Arrests in Bihar
- 86 arrested, cases filed against 144 identified and 5,000 unknown accused
- CJP Legal Aid
- Website to register lawyers for legal assistance
- CJP Fund
- ₹1 crore contributed by Kapil Sibal