MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had consistently wanted Pakistan to end its sponsorship for cross-border terrorism. India on Tuesday responded to reports claiming that Gen-Z groups in Pakistan had shown support for the student-led protests in Delhi. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the focus should be on Pakistan ending state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.Security personnel carry out a lathi charge during the CJP protest march near the Parliament in New Delhi, India, on Monday, July 20, 2026. (RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times)“We are all aware that Pakistan has been sponsoring cross-border terrorism against India for several decades,” he said at a press briefing.“The people of India, including Gen Z, have been demanding that Pakistan end its state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. We hope their counterparts are taking due note.”The NEET protestsThe student protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) began over irregularities in competitive examinations and continued at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for several weeks. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to NEET paper leak and student suicides.The protests gained ground after the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march when student protesters were cracked down upon by the Delhi Police. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, after which the CJP called off the sit-ins.What Pakistan saidPakistan, last week, declined to comment on the protests in India and said the demonstrations were an internal matter. Responding to a question on whether the Indian administration's handling of the protests amounted to a human rights violation, Pakistan's foreign affairs spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad would not comment on the issue."This is an internal matter of India. We do not offer comments on such matters," Andrabi said.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.