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- Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has urged the Delhi government to withdraw, rather than merely close, FIRs registered against NEET (UG) protest participants.
- He argued that abusive slogans should be dealt with through defamation proceedings, not criminal law, warning criminal action would chill free expression.
- The Delhi government has said police will take no adverse action against most protesters, though those with criminal antecedents may still face action.
- Das also asked the government to honour commitments made in the July 25 Jantar Mantar agreement.
What to watch next
- Whether the Delhi government changes its order from 'closed' to formally withdrawing the FIRs.
- Action against protesters flagged as having criminal antecedents.
- Whether the government implements the July 25 Jantar Mantar agreement's promises.
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