"Rio regime ought to honour own commitments ... non-committal approach serves no purpose", - activist Theja diagnoses the malady once again

Social activist and secretary of newly floated Concerned Naga Forum of Nagaland (CNFN) Theja Therieh on Tuesday condemned the 'IED bomb blast' at Chümoukedima but insisted yet again that the BJP-NPF regime must deliver or "do more than what they have been doing all along".

"We condemn the explosion.. any sensible organisation and individual will do that ... but there are complex issues," Theja told this blogger in a brief interview.

 

Answering questions, he said: "I must say here that the State government under BJP and the NPF must honour the commitments and understandings it has reached in good faith.

"The  Rio regime ought to demonstrate the political will to bring the Naga issue and other matters as in eastern Nagaland to a just and acceptable conclusion. 

My simple point is a non-committal approach at this critical juncture is neither responsible nor in the best interests of the people." 

Theja 

He said the CNFN feels that the bomb blast was a "cowardly act" of violence and is a a "direct threat to the fragile peace, security, and well-being of the people".

"In fact, the CNFN expresses deep concern over any attempt by miscreants or vested interests to create instability in Nagaland or to allow the ongoing conflict in Manipur to spill over into our State. We earnestly appeal to all citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and united," he said.

Moreover, he cautioned that the Naga public must not be misled by "rumours, misinformation, or provocative actions intended to disrupt communal harmony and public order". 

To a question, he admitted - "Nagaland is at a defining moment in its history" but hastened to add :

"As we move closer to realizing an honourable and peaceful political future, it is imperative that every stakeholder remains committed to preserving the atmosphere of peace .. and then comes a special significance of stability".

On this backdrop he explained further:

"The hard-earned gains achieved through years of dialogue, understanding, and sacrifice must not be jeopardised by the actions of a handful of vested interests who only want to derail the collective aspirations of the Naga people." 

To another question, he said:

"Our Forum has appealed to all concerned to stop senseless violence and we also urged the law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation, bring the perpetrators to justice, and take all necessary measures".

The CNFN, he said,  also "wants to caution the Nagaland government headed by Neiphiu Rio against any agreement that may prejudice Nagaland's political, constitutional, and economic rights".

He was referring to tripartite pact inked recently between the centre. and the states of Assam and Nagaland.

He said the MoU of June 11, 2026, seeks to jointly resume oil and gas exploration along the disputed borders of Assam and Naaland. 

He said the Forum thinks the the tripartite arrangement could directly or indirectly compromise the political, constitutional, and historical rights of the Naga people. 

"At this crucial stage of the Naga political process, every decision must strengthen the special constitutional provisions and safeguards protecting Nagaland. Any political dispensation must be reinforced by a robust statutory framework that clearly defines and secures the Naga people's unique identity," he maintained.

Quizzed further on the complex matter, Theja said: "The pact to explore oil and natural resources without resolving the territorial issues is a complete sellout and robbing future generations for the temporary benefit of a few vested interest groups".  

The CNFN also firmly asserts that the Government of Nagaland must resolve the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) issue without further delay, he said.

On this also, he maintained that :

"Prolonging the matter will only deepen public frustration, weaken trust, and risk further regional polarisation". 

He said all major fora and social bodies including the church must come forward and "pave the way for lasting stability, inclusive development, and a brighter future".

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"Ghor Paap" :::: PM calls NEET paper leak a "grave sin" ; -- says strictest action will be taken against accused

A day after chaos prevailed in the high-security central part of the national capital and police and protesters were injured; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 21) termed the NEET paper leak a "ghor paap".

At the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, Modi said 13 accused have been arrested, and urged strict action and state cooperation to prevent future leaks.

“On the NEET examination, the Prime Minister said that the government acted immediately after reports of the paper leak surfaced, and 13 people were arrested and sent to jail. 

At the same time, to ensure that students’ future was not affected, the NEET re-examination was given priority, conducted successfully, and the results were declared without delay," Kiren Rijiju said. 

"The Prime Minister also said that strict steps have been taken to prevent such paper leaks in the future. Those found involved in the paper leak racket have been arrested and jailed". 

"PM Shri Modi appealed that they should be given the strictest possible punishment, with the support of the country’s top lawyers, so that those involved in such a grave offence face exemplary action and such incidents do not recur,” Rijiju said.

Briefing reporters after the closed door meeting, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said: "... The Prime Minister provided guidance to all ... It was a very productive meeting. The Prime Minister addressed several significant issues and offered his guidance." 

PM also highlighted the successes the country has achieved in recent months and spoke about the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed with various nations. 

Regarding these agreements, the Prime Minister assured that the interests of farmers would be prioritised.

His remarks are significant as a large number of farmers from Punjab have started marching towards New Delhi to ventilate their grievances. Punjab will go to polls by March 2027 along with UP and a few other states. 

Modi emphasised that no harm would come to the farming community.

"PM also stated that the welfare of farmers remains paramount in any FTA signed with any country, ensuring that these agreements serve the best interests of both the farmers and the nation," Rijiju said.  

"We welcomed the newly elected Rajya Sabha members and wished them success in Parliament. BJP president Nitin Nabin also attended the meeting for the first time as a Rajya Sabha member after assuming the party presidency. The meeting was very productive," he said. 

The future of Burmese 'refugees' .... their fortunes and hardships ..... Once Kuki and Tangkhul Naga problems resurfaced in February 2026; the ethnic Burmese also had to face the brunt

Violence most often is linked to human displacement. Such a thing happened in neighbouring Myanmar when the military coup threw out the elected regime. But military takeover was not smooth. In many places; ethnic armed groups resisted the junta. 

The results were - profound human suffering, loss of livelihoods, and many of them - the faceless middleclass and poor ... men and women had to flee and take shelter in Kamjong district of Manipur. 

'Displacement' is not just a word for such ill-fated people.  

GroundZero !!

Thousands are now sheltered in border villages like Phaikoh, Shangkhalok, and Aloyo.

The 'ethnic Burmese' refugees - generally Buddhists - are heavily monitored with the Govt-sponsored biometric recording by the district administration and the Assam Rifles.

The refugee presence in this specific region of Manipur involves several key dynamics.

The refugees include Chin tribes (who have ethnic ties to the Kuki-Zo community), Shan and Burmese communities, and a smaller number of Myanmarese Meiteis. 

                                            (Brighter Kashmir newspaper) 

In 2021 when they came many were housed with the support of the local communities.   The government has conducted biometric registration drives, with thousands of illegal immigrants and refugees identified for future deportation once the situation in Myanmar stabilizes .... hopefully.

An 'evidence' : Burmese beer very popular in India and in violence-hit Manipur 

Humanitarian aid, however, has been distributed to those sheltering in designated camps.  Well, there is story of 'hope' against hope too. 

Twenty-three year old young lady I spoke to is a mother a small kid. Her son was born in the camp. He goes around, shaking hands with "Indian security personnel" and strangers. His mother too interacts with a smile on her face but eyes are moist. 

"We did not deserve this fate," she laments.  

The inmates of the designated refugee camp here are all residents of Upper Kabaw Valley in Myanmar and hailed from small villages such as Ongjia, Phailin and Momo. The Momo village is also known as Mongiang. 

Staring at 'future' : Born in Refugee camp 

The lady and others in the camp could be lamenting about the military coup and the ouster of  former state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. But as they say - the "ill-fate" too follow one like a lazy fielder in the cricket field who has just dropped a few catches. 

In 2026, the 'ethnic Burmese refugees' were attacked by Tangkhul Nagas after the Kuki-Naga clashes reached its crescendo. Even shops run by ethnic Burmese inmates were attacked by angry Naga mob. A number of houses in the designated refugee camp were charred and so where a few shops. 

Some villagers said this happened because Tangkhul Nagas take Kukis as 'ethnically linked or related to Burmese people'.  

Evidence of man-made post-Feb 2026 destruction 

  

Living creatures along the border and near camp

Pig rearing inside a refugee camp 

The refugees in Phaiko and Shangkhalok villages in Kamjong district are Buddhists. But on the other side of international border along Mizoram -- many Christian refugees from Chin have crossed the border to seek refuge in the state of Mizoram. 

It was a different situation in 2021 in Mizoram. The then chief minister Zoramthanga (of MNF and an ally of the BJP) had reportedly said that his state would always welcome any 'ethnic Mizo or other Myanmar citizens' facing persecution for participating in pro-democracy protests in Myanmar. 

Things looked good so far even in Manipur.  But once the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga problems resurfaced in February 2026; the ethnic Burmese also had to face the brunt of people's anguish and hatred.  

India shares an unfenced border stretching 1,643 kilometers with Myanmar, covering the four states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. 

Manipur alone shares a 398 km porous with Mizoram while Mizoram shares about 400 km. 

India does not have a national refugee protection framework. 

A Govt of India - Home Ministry letter to state governments in 2021 said that the provincial governments have no power to officially grant refugee status to any foreigner. 

India is also not a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention of 1951 and its 1967 Protocol.  

Despite this non-signatory status, India hosts one of the largest refugee populations globally, managing asylum seekers on a case-by-case and administrative basis. 

Instead of relying on the UN legal framework, India relies on its own mechanisms, such as issuing Long Term Visas (LTV) and following Standing Operating Procedures from the Ministry of Home Affairs to verify and accommodate persecuted foreign nationals.

A charred motorbike inside the refugee camp 

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For Indus waters, Pakistan will have to give up Terror sponsorship first ::::: Islamabad is reportedly bearing a heavy price !! :::: However, there is a false narrative keeping treaty in abeyance is causing water scarcity.in Pakistan !!!

India has made it clear that any 'future arrangement' with Pakistan with regard water sharing would require Islamabad to demonstrate that it has ended cross-border terrorism.

It has been made that in recent months,  New Delhi has hardened its stance on the six-and-half decade old pact saying it cannot continue in its current form.

It needs to be reviewed and overhauled. Pakistan is unnerved by India's decision to keep the Indus Water Treaty in cold storage as a post-Pahalgam measure.  

While the Modi Govt wants Pakistan to give up its years old policy of terror-sponsorship; both Pakistan's military and political leadership have repeatedly warned India of 'consequences'.

The across the border rhetoric include the possibility of war and even the use of nuclear weapons on the plea -- if New Delhi were to completely stop the flow of water following its suspension of the treaty.  

None has seen any "evidence" of Pakistan making any effort to end sponsorship to anti-India terrorism, it has been stated.

Hence, New Delhi's stance remains the same. Any future "reactivation" of the river water-sharing provisions would require the treaty to be renegotiated.

And to kickstart talks into that effect; Islamabad/Rawalpindi must bring an halt to support for terrorism directed against India. 

India - as stated earlier in multiple occasions - is not actively looking to withdraw from the treaty at this stage. However, the central Govt retains the right as a 'sovereign state' to terminate any treaty that is demonstrably not in its 'national interests'.

The Indus Water pact in its present form will not function again. If provisions related to river water sharing have to be reactivated, they have to be done in a new and 'different form'.

But first, Pakistan will have to shun and abjure terrorism.

Any future course of actions and decisions by India to revive the ITW would certainly depend primarily on Pakistan's actions and that way the primary step will be to stop cross-border terrorism.  

Pakistan is reportedly bearing a heavy price for pursuing international arbitration against India. 

Because India boycotted the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) proceedings, Pakistan is footing the entire legal bill—paying both its own and India's share of the costs. 

Islamabad has already spent over $600,000 to keep the arbitration alive.

A view of the Uri-II hydroelectric project dam on the Jhelum River which flows from India into Pakistan Occupied Kashmir region near Uri. 

The ITW was suspended by India in April 2025 after Pahalgam terror act. 

India has been also reportedly considering plans to dramatically increase the water it draws from the river that actually feeds Pakistani farms downstream.

New Delhi's "put in abeyance" its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 was only a retaliatory step brought in after 26 civilians (Hindus) were killed at Pahalgam.

The accord was not revived despite the two nuclear-armed neighbours agreeing a ceasefire in May 2025 after India's Operation Sindoor.  

Under the World Bank-brokered Indus Waters Treaty, New Delhi has rights over the eastern rivers Ravi, Beas and Sutlej and Pakistan controls the western rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. 

The pact gives both countries specified usage rights over each other's rivers, and also allows India to build run-of-river hydroelectric projects, such as Kishenganga and Ratle, on the western tributaries before they cross into Pakistan.

New Delhi said that Pakistan is trying to push what they called a false narrative that India's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance is causing water scarcity.

It is understood that a significant volume of the water received by Pakistan is lost because of its own lack of storage infrastructures and widespread leakages.

Indian officials have said the Pahalgam terror attack was carried out by The Resistance Front, which is a proxy for the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. 

India carried out Operation Sindoor in May 2025 to target and destroy terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan. 

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CJP protest ... "Multiple FIRs" and a possible conspiracy probe are widening the scope of things :::: Top Delhi cops among 118 police personnel hurt in clash

Several top Delhi cops among 118 police personnel hurt in clash with protesters

Two police buses were attacked, shops on Janpath were allegedly vandalised and more than 50 security personnel were injured. Now, multiple FIRs and a possible conspiracy probe are widening the investigation.

                                      police and paramilitary personnel sustain injuries in the violence, July 20

A march that set out from Jantar Mantar to reach Parliament ended in one of Delhi’s most violent street confrontations in years, with Delhi Police putting the injury count at more than 118 personnel, including officers as senior as a Special Commissioner of Police. 

As the government quietly opened a backchannel with protest leaders, solidarity marches also broke out across Maharashtra. 

The confrontation left overturned police vehicles, damaged buses and dozens detained, while the violence disrupted proceedings in Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session.   THE MARCH THAT NEVER REACHED PARLIAMENT

The CJP had called for a 'Sansad Chalo' march on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Its demands included accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Despite heavy rain, thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar.

The police had barricaded roads around the protest site and across central Delhi. But as the crowd began moving towards Parliament, protesters tried to find alternative routes through inner lanes.

Some walked several kilometres. Groups joined along the way. At different points, protesters stopped, waited and then tried to move through the barricades.

Multiple layers of barricading were breached as the crowds attempted to get closer to Parliament.

Then came the tear gas and lathicharge.

The Cockroach Janta Party’s “Sansad Chalo” march on the opening day of the Monsoon Session was organised to protest alleged examination irregularities and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. But the attempt to take the protest ended with tear gas in the air, lathis being used to disperse crowds, police buses with smashed front windows and more than 70 people in detention.

More than 100 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel were injured in the violence, including over five IPS officers. Several protesters were also injured, while a woman head constable required stitches after suffering a scalp injury.

By the end of the day, Delhi Police had begun registering multiple FIRs, examining CCTV footage and mobile phone videos, and probing whether the violence was driven by misinformation or part of a larger conspiracy.

Memories: What's Naga Khabar? :::: "printed propaganda were constantly air dropped over every village" .... !!

 

Memories: What's Naga Khabar?

New Delhi 

It could read stranger than fiction. 

Between 1956 and 1958 when insurgency related incidents were at its peak, there were numerous ambushes against Indian armed forces.

And as expected there were counter ambushes as well.

Scato Swu, former President of FGN, recalls the period in his distinct style.
"Having failed to subdue the Nagas by might of arms, a new strategy styled as 'Naga Khabar' written in every Naga dialect was introduced," says Scato's book, 'Hails and Blames - A Brief Account of Naga Independence Struggle'.

He wrote acidly, "Naga Khabar was full of black lies that were unworthy of India".

My first acquaintance with the phrase 'Naga Khabar' was in the 1990s when the S C Jamir government was in power.

The opposition NPC leaders including the likes of vocal legislators Vamuzo, Shurhozelie and Huska Sumi used to struggle for space in the local papers.

They used to be more disappointed when important issues raised in the Assembly would not be highlighted and only the government version -- responses from the likes of Chief Minister S C Jamir and his Finance Minister K L Chishi would be highlighted in the local media.

On a number of occasions, they raised the issue informally with some of us and also in the House as part of Zero Hour proceedings. 

But it was Huska who diagnosed the malady. "Most newspapers depend a lot on 'Naga News' - daily bulletin of DIPR...and our 'Naga News' is now like the 'Naga Khabar' of the 1950s".

Husma Sumi explained to me in detail about the 'Naga Khabar' then. 

In his book, Scato Swu also noted - "Naga freedom fighters were labelled as hostels, rebels, thugs, dacoits, murderers.....".

He further recorded in his book - Page 20 - that "The Naga Khabar air dropping continued for several years and it came to an end in fiasco".

Swu's argument had been -- "The propaganda was intended to woo away the villagers from the freedom fighters but the villagers made a mockery of the propaganda pamphlets by renaming it 'India Khabar' and not 'Naga Khabar'".

At one point, Swu says, "The printed propaganda against the Naga freedom fighters were constantly air dropped over every village along with aerial oral propaganda with the help of electronic megaphones". 

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Who is in a political fix over the CJP movement ??? BJP might have been cornered !! ::: But Gen Z protest also triggers FEAR that demonstrations could overshadow Congress and few Opp. parties ::: Role of NGO lobby/ecosystem should not be underestimated

Is AAP behind all these ? 

To a large extent, the CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke will not be sure himself even if he has drawn out an initial roadmap. 

The role of NGO lobby/ecosystem should not be underestimated. 

Does the CJP plan itself into a normal political entity and contest election? 

More than the BJP; the Congress party must be worried about this question !! 

Punjab is set for assembly polls by March 2027. So is Uttar Pradesh. While Samajwadi Party is the chief competitor to the BJP in UP; in Punjab; the ruling AAP feels the Congress attempts of a come back must be thwarted.  

On this backdrop comes the 'CJP protest' and the latest episode of utter chaos and arson the in high-security zone in the capital. 

CJP demonstration in June 2026 

CJP has left India's Opposition in lurch: 

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) targets Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, but to the 'surprise' and 'not so surprise' to many -- it has left the 'disorganised Opposition' in the lurch. It has unnerved Congress.

 

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray had in June 2026 praised new outfit founder Abhijit Dipke’s 'Marathi roots'.

But he also had ventilated a fear too that in a vast country like India even as there is a wide space for dissent, it is now being filled by the CJP.  

As a result, the principal Opposition Congress is treading a careful path.

Of course, out of power since 2014 - the Congress wants a good issue. It also wants to "capitalize on the youth anger" over the NEET-UG paper leaks.

The Congress is, however, wary of fully endorsing the CJP movement. 

They fear the demonstrations could overshadow the Congress party's own battle against Modi.  

'Grand 2019 drama; prior to polls' ::::  Rahul Gandhi and Modi in Lok Sabha

Some say it is possible that the CJP is not only an education/youth oriented game. In the government, many questions are being raised. One of them is vital. 

Why suddenly a Boston-based student realises the importance of seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation ?  

A key allegation that resurfaced against Abhijeet Dipke in June 2026 was that he is an "ISI-paid asset".  Several users, including BJP leader Tajinder Bagga, have shared a 2019 complaint that was filed by Legal Rights Observatory (LRO). 

It accused Dipke of promoting Pakistan-linked narratives and provocative content. The complaint was filed as the Narendra Modi-led government abrogated Article 370.  While everyone is talking about political sponsors behind the emergence of CJP; the role of NGO lobby/ecosystem should not be underestimated.  

social media source 

It is basically the overseas 'funding'. The sector can survive and thrive only when India is 'intellectually' dependent on western countries and various 'deep state' lobbies.   

What is the newly floated Cockroach Janta Party (CJP's) long term and even short term agenda? 

If CJP is emerging as a new political force of 2029? In objective sense it will be premature to directly answer these questions. Firstly because not many people would have the answers. 

CJP has demanded among other things resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan 

There is a chance that Dharmendra Pradahan actually resigns as Education Minister. That would be a first for PM Narendra Modi’s 12 years in power, if and when it happens.

India’s Gen Z population – the largest such cohort in the world – has only seen the rule of Narendra Modi’s 'Hindu nationalist BJP'.  Generation Z (or Gen Z) refers to the demographic cohort of people born between 1997 and 2012, situated between Millennials and Generation Alpha. 

Often they are also called Zoomers,

Critics of the Modi Govt and the BJP say the NDA government has criminalised dissent, with India "slipping" in multiple democratic indices since Modi rose to power in 2014 -- as per the western interpretation. 

Does the CJP plan itself into a normal political entity and contest election? 

Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, June 2026  

On July 20, 2026, the protest seemed to have lost the track. It turned out to be an anti-Modi protest but there was 'no control'.  

The past experience of 2011 - that is the Anna Hazare protest movement against corruption will always be a reminder when we try to analyse matters related to a supposedly online-created new party. 

In 2011, the anti-corruption crusade exposed Congress and made its position vulnerable politically; the major benefactor in the long term was the BJP.  

The saffron outfit could capture power in 2014 under the leadership of Narendra Modi.  There was another beneficiary -- the AAP of Arvind Kejriwal -- which could capture power in Delhi and ruled there between 2015 and 2025.  

The whole story about the CJP is completely true and organic except those parts "which are totally made up". The stories in the town about CJP -- even from those who are working/associating with the organisation (if it is one already) are revolving around here-says. 

This is making the CJP journey interesting but complex. By this logic, the CJP has inherent strengths and weaknesses too.  By this confusion - one can take a modest poetic journey too.  

The 'entire' thing about CJP looks like a TV advertisement... try to listen for what has not been stated at all.... and importantly; 

........... please keep speaking about certain things which you have not heard of. 

Sonam Wangchuk

The CJP protest got a fresh boost when Sonam Wangchuk had sat for hunger strike. Hence, now the protest does not have a face. This is CJP's biggest failure and this would -- for a change - make both the BJP and the Congress happy. 

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'Isolation of Congress' is the Big Picture message of Politics of Summer Fest 2026 :::: "Yadavs are now almost political untouchables in UP"

Politics is generally guided by the spirit of the good old dictum - survival of the fittest. Your own survival  instinct and self interests would matter more than anything else. 

In recent national and state legislative debates — such as those surrounding the contentious Delimitation Bill—the Congress party has found itself alienated from other members of the INDI-Alliance bloc. 

Regional leaders and coalition allies like the NCP, Trinamool Congrss and Shiv Sena have occasionally broken ranks with Congress and opted for routes those seek to "explore independent compromises" with the BJP and the Modi Govt to protect their own local electoral interests. 

The ensuing Parliament session may do it once again and in more explicit manner. 

Rahul and Modi in Lok Sabha: 2019 'prior to election drama' 

The concept of the "Isolation of Congress" would thus refer to the growing political rift between the Rahul-Kharge led Congress  and its regional opposition allies. 

This isolation has primarily surfaced in multiple spheres.  Not long ago, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi said --- 

"Leaders such as Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, Abhishek Banerjee, and Uddhav Thackeray are staying away from the Congress, and the reason is Rahul Gandhi".  

The past experience shows the regional parties in various states were able to 'defeat' and stop the rise of BJP in states in direct contests. However, post-West Bengal elections and the manner in which the Trinamool Congress "splintered", it is now clear that but even other parties are increasingly vulnerable to splits and defections. 

Essentially, these are happening not without good reasons. One, the regional forces were anti-BJP and that would automatically they were pro-Muslim. And secondly, they played up so-called 'social justice' card. But being 'pro-Muslim' made them typically anti-Hindu parties and they started losing vote. 

Mamata Banerjee did not realise this vital fact even after results started pouring in on May 4, 2026

Narasimha Rao and all PMs of coalition era - Deve Gowda, VP, Gujral and Chandrashekhar

Secondly, even voters from weaker sections and various caste groups realised that the so-called 'social justice' platform of parties such as RJD and Samajwadi Party were only lip-service and were backing "family interests" alone. In the process, with their knowledge or otherwise - under certain compulsions; these smaller and regional forces and today guided by the 'mantra' of  "absorption into BJP-led NDA polity and ideology".  

Therefore, these parties have either agreed or have started negotiating on how to bail out BJP in pulling through controversial Bills during the Monsoon session of parliament.  

Blogger in Parliament premises 

There is another caste-related game at play especially in the context of Uttar Pradesh - where polls are due by March 2027. Moreover, UP sends as many as 80 MPs to Lok Sabha and if the Delimitation Bill is passed; it may have as many as 120 members in Lower House of Parliament. 

In this state - caste idiom saw an interesting phase when Dalit-Brahmin social engineering made BSP supremo Mayawati a much renowned political heavyweight in 2007. 

She was in power till 2012 and hence it is for 15 years now ... the BSP is out of power. In another caste game - Yadavs and Muslims gave Samajwadi Party a landslide victory in 2012. 

That way, the SP would now be out of power for 10 years by 2027.  In practical term; the Yadavs are the worst victim in political chessboard in UP. And the blame or the credit for this goes to Samajwadi Party only.  

Yadavs are now almost political untouchables in UP and this is a dangerous trend. And is also a matter of concern.

Look at the fate of commoner among Yadavs. They are not getting anything substantial from BSP, BJP or the Congress. And in Samajwadi; see the shining stars of 'Yadavs' -- from Ram Gopal to Akhilesh and even his wife Dimple --- all beneficiaries from one family only.  

Thus, in 2027 UP polls - the BJP (as ruling party in both state and the centre) may eye this section of Yadavs and then things could yet again throw up a sensational outcome.  

Can Congress also sense this?  

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Three demands .... from CJP sound more 'ridiculous' ... the "release of Wangchuk" demand sounds more of a funny and something which Delhi High Court has dealt with

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, submitted a memorandum to Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday, listing three key demands.

-- The release of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the hospital, 

-- the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, 

-- and Rs 1 crore compensation for families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide following the paper leak.  

Wangchuk's release, Rs 1 crore compensation for NEET suicides: CJP's 3 demands to govt

Rajeev Ranjan, Addl CP/PRO Delhi Police says, "Delhi police appeals to all protesters to maintain peace, exercise restraint, and cooperate with the police in ensuring peace and public order. 

"All participants are requested to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner, refrain from indulging in any unlawful or violent activities, and comply with the lawful directions issued by police officers or personnel deployed on duty. 

"The public is advised not to believe or circulate rumours, misinformation, or unverified content through any platform. 

Citizens are requested to rely only on authentic sources of information and extend their cooperation to Delhi Police in maintaining peace, harmony and public order".

The CJP memorandum was submitted after a meeting between government representatives and the protesters. 

In a post on X, Nadda said the proposal for talks had come from the protesters and discussions had been underway since 11.50 am.

"The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. An initial verbal discussion was held in detail with their delegation, and they submitted a written petition to me around 4 pm," Nadda said. 

He added that he had appealed to the protesters to end their sit-in and help restore normalcy.

According to the memorandum, the CJP began its agitation on June 6 over alleged irregularities in national examinations and later expanded its protests to multiple cities. 

The organisation claimed that repeated controversies, including the NEET 2026 paper leak, CBSE Class 12 portal glitches and delays in the CUET examination, pointed to systemic failures for which the Education Ministry should be held accountable.  

The group said that Wangchuk joined its indefinite sit-in on June 20 and launched a hunger strike on June 28 after the government failed to respond to its demands.

Listing its three principal demands, the CJP called for Wangchuk's unconditional release without any restrictions on his movement, the resignation or dismissal of Dharmendra Pradhan, and Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide in the aftermath of the NEET paper leak.

The CJP also accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against peaceful demonstrators and urged authorities to refrain from what it described as heavy-handed action against protesters.  

On CJP leaders meeting Union Minister JP Nadda, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, 

"In what capacity is JP Nadda meeting them - is he the Education Minister or the Home Minister or the PM? What decisions can JP Nadda take? 

Students are protesting; why can't Dharmendra Pradhan meet them? 

What is he afraid of, and why doesn't he have the morality to resign? The whole country wants the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan; I want to know why his resignation is not happening."