CJP Jantar Mantar Protest: Third Round Of Talks With Government Today Over NEET Issue

The protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar shows no signs of slowing down as the demonstrators remain firm on their demands. Even after Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast, the CJP has continued its agitation, specifically insisting on the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The atmosphere at Jantar Mantar remains tense as the protest enters a critical phase with the third round of negotiations between the central government and CJP leaders scheduled to take place today.

Third Round of Negotiations Scheduled

The central government and CJP leaders are set to engage in the third round of talks today to address the ongoing crisis surrounding the NEET paper leak and the subsequent violent clashes that occurred during the student movement. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 3:30 PM this afternoon. Representing the government side will be Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. On the other side, the CJP will be represented by Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. During this high-stakes meeting, the government is expected to provide formal responses to the various demands put forward by the CJP.

Security Beefed Up at Jantar Mantar

In anticipation of the weekend and the ongoing protest, the Delhi Police has Notably increased security measures around Jantar Mantar. The latest visuals from the site show a heavy police presence and reinforced fortifications. Late last night, several additional barricades were brought to Jantar Mantar, while to ensure that protesters can't move or topple them, these barricades have been welded together and further secured with heavy iron chains. In addition to these physical barriers, Vajra vans and anti-riot vehicles have been stationed at the site to handle any potential escalation, while the police are taking no chances as the movement shows signs of expanding.

CJP Stance and Future Strategy

The statements from CJP leader Sourav Das indicate that the party is no longer satisfied with just the demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The CJP is now opening a front against the Delhi Police and is looking to further scale up its movement. While the government is attempting to resolve the issue through dialogue, the CJP remains defiant, while ashutosh Ranka, the National Spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party, shared insights after the previous meeting with the government. He noted that while there was a positive response regarding compensation and legal matters, leading to an in-principle agreement, the core demand remains unaddressed.

Demand for Resignation Remains Non-Negotiable

Ashutosh Ranka stated, "In yesterday's meeting, we received a positive response regarding compensation and legal cases. An in-principle agreement was reached. We hope to receive that written agreement today. However, no concrete decision has been made regarding our main demand—the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. If the Minister isn't going to resign, the government should clarify that. " Regarding the government's action of dismissing 47 NTA officials, Ranka added that while they need to examine the details, the ultimate accountability lies with the Education Minister. He emphasized that the Minister is directly responsible for the paper leaks and the tragic suicides of students following the NEET paper leak. The CJP continues to push for broader reforms while maintaining that the Minister's resignation is the first step toward justice.

Government's Attempt to End the Deadlock

The government's primary objective during the 3:30 PM meeting today is to convince the CJP leaders to call off the protest. The authorities are expected to respond to three major demands of the CJP, with the most significant being the decision on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The Cockroach Janta Party has made it clear from day one that their agitation will continue until the Education Minister steps down, while as both sides prepare for the third round of talks, the resolution of the Jantar Mantar protest hangs in the balance, depending on whether the government can offer a solution that satisfies the CJP's core demands.