CJP Ends Protest After Government Meets Key Demands
CJP Concludes Month-Long Agitation
Union Minister JP Nadda with MoS Jitendra Singh and CJP Spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, during a joint press conference, on Saturday. (Photo:PTI)
New Delhi, July 25: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced the end of its month-long protest regarding the NEET-UG issue after the government agreed to its major demands, which included the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the withdrawal of FIRs against demonstrators.
During a press briefing following the fourth round of discussions with the Union government, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das confirmed the immediate cessation of their protests.
Das stated, "With the government meeting all our demands, we are calling off our protests immediately. We urge everyone to return home peacefully," at a joint press conference alongside Union Health Minister J P Nadda and Minister Jitendra Singh.
Nadda addressed the media, announcing that the government would provide "honourable compensation" to the families of students who tragically took their own lives after the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam on May 3. He also confirmed that all FIRs against protesters would be retracted.
"The government will initiate the process to withdraw FIRs against the protesters," Nadda stated.
This resolution followed the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, which he submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fulfilling the CJP's primary demand and facilitating the resolution of other issues.
The fourth round of negotiations took place at the Constitution Club of India, with Union Ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh representing the government, while the CJP delegation included spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
Discussions on Saturday primarily revolved around two remaining demands: compensation for the families of students who died by suicide after the NEET-UG cancellation and the withdrawal of criminal cases against protesters.
The CJP had previously requested Rs 1 crore as compensation for each affected family.
These negotiations followed several rounds of discussions, including two meetings between Nadda and CJP representatives on July 20, coinciding with a large demonstration in response to the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' call, where thousands marched towards Parliament.
Police intervened with batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd, resulting in numerous injuries.
Another round of talks occurred on Friday, but the CJP insisted that their sit-in at Jantar Mantar would persist until Pradhan resigned.
Since June 20, the organization had been protesting at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, alleging irregularities in the CBSE's marking process, and advocating for broader reforms in public examination conduct.
The agitation attracted thousands of students nationwide and garnered support from various opposition parties before concluding on Saturday following the government's commitments.