The Ministry of External Affairs, in its media briefing, clarified the doubts regarding foreign funding on the ongoing students’ protests in Delhi led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
MEA’s clarifications
In the media briefing on July 24, of the Ministry of External Affairs, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that it has no information to share regarding allegations of foreign funding or involvement in the ongoing CJP-led NEET protests.
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CJP protests
The CJP started protesting in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar since June 2026 with the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak this year. Climate Activist and Educator Sonam Wangchuk went on an indefinite fast until the government agreed to negotiate.
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However, with Wangchuk breaking his fast and with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, the main demands of the protest stand resolved and there is no information on the allegations of foreign funding or involvement, as informed by MEA spokesperson.
FAQs
Who is the MEA spokesperson who gave the media briefing?
The media briefing was given by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.g
What did the media briefing reveal?
In the media briefing, MEA spokesperson said that there is no information regarding any foreign funding or involvement in the ongoing students’ protests.
