Mamata Banerjee Likely to Join CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar Over NEET Issue, Opposition Support Grows
Mamata Banerjee CJP Protest is expected to become a major political development as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief is likely to participate in the ongoing student demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Monday, according to party sources. The protest, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has been demanding accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and broader reforms in the education system.
If the visit takes place, it will mark one of Banerjee’s most prominent appearances at a national protest in recent months. Party leaders indicated that her participation is intended to express solidarity with students who have been staging demonstrations in Delhi and several other cities.
The protest movement has gained national attention after thousands of students and supporters gathered to demand action over examination-related issues, including calls for greater transparency and accountability. Demonstrations intensified following clashes between protesters and police during a march towards Parliament earlier this month.
Speaking at the Trinamool Congress’ annual Martyrs’ Day programme in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee had publicly stated that she was willing to travel to Delhi if the situation demanded it. Reiterating her support for the student movement, she said she would personally join the protest if necessary.
The West Bengal Chief Minister also criticised the Centre over the handling of recent demonstrations, alleging that the response towards protesting students reflected an increasingly confrontational approach. Her remarks came days after she condemned the police action during the Parliament march.
The Trinamool Congress has been among the earliest opposition parties to extend support to the CJP-led campaign. Several senior party leaders and Members of Parliament have either visited the protest venue or expressed solidarity through public statements and social media.
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Rajya Sabha MPs Mahua Moitra and Saket Gokhale have previously visited Jantar Mantar, while MP Sagarika Ghose was part of a delegation that met activist Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike. Gokhale has also appealed to students and eyewitnesses to submit photographs, videos and other material relating to the police action, stating that the evidence could assist in pursuing legal action where appropriate.
Political observers believe Banerjee’s possible visit could further strengthen opposition coordination around the issue. Sources also suggest she may hold discussions with leaders from several opposition parties during her visit to Delhi, including senior Congress leaders, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.
Meanwhile, protests linked to the NEET controversy continue across different parts of the country. Student groups have maintained their demands for reforms in the examination process and have also called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Whether Mamata Banerjee’s visit materialises as planned or not, the development signals that the protest has evolved beyond a student movement into a broader political issue attracting attention from multiple opposition parties. The coming days are expected to determine whether the movement gains further national momentum and prompts additional political engagement.
