FIRs against student protesters to be withdrawn; Centre has consulted BJP-ruled States: Nadda after CJP calls off Sept. 5 march

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Shortly after the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) withdrew their call for a march on September 5, Union Minister and senior BJP leader J.P. Nadda on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) reiterated the Centre’s assurance over withdrawal of FIRs in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak protests in Delhi in July.

His remarks came shortly after the Supreme Court quashed all the FIRs registered against students who participated in the CJP-led protests from July 20-25 across the country, prompting the outfit to call off its September 5 march in the national capital.

Welcoming the CJP’s move, he said no stringent action will be taken against those who participated in the July 20 protest. “In line with this, we consulted all BJP-ruled States and they also assured to withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters,” Mr. Nadda said.

The Union Minister also said that the welfare and progress of the country’s youth remained the government’s utmost priority.

The CJP announced a march in Delhi on September 5, 2026, from India Gate to the Delhi Police headquarters over the Centre’s alleged failure to honour the promises made during the Delhi protests, particularly those related to the withdrawal of FIRs against the demonstrators.

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