NEW DELHI — In a major diplomatic development following a day of intense street clashes and transit shutdowns, the Union Government has officially appealed to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to call off its ongoing sit-in demonstration in Central Delhi. The appeal follows a high-stakes, multi-hour meeting between Union Minister Shri JP Nadda and a high-level delegation representing the digital-first activist group.
While the government described the atmosphere of the deliberations as “cordial,” CJP leadership maintained that their peaceful agitation at Jantar Mantar will persist until structural concessions are met.
🤝 Deliberations at the Ministerial Residence
The surprise diplomatic engagement marks the first direct formal contact between the central administration and the protest organizers since the movement gained national momentum:
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The Meeting Schedule: Minister JP Nadda confirmed that the government responded to a dialogue proposal initiated by the protesters. Formal discussions commenced at 11:50 AM, culminating in the submission of a comprehensive written petition by CJP delegates at approximately 4:00 PM.
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The Government’s Appeal: Taking to X, Nadda characterized the outreach as positive, stating, “The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere… I have requested all the protesters to end their sit-in and assist the administration in restoring normalcy.”
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The CJP Representation: The activist front was represented at the negotiation table by party spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who engaged in direct talks at the Minister’s residence.
📋 The Charter of Demands and Exam Fiascos
Despite the diplomatic tone of the meeting, the written charter submitted by the CJP highlights steep political demands aimed directly at the Union Ministry of Education:
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Resignation Demanded: The primary condition tabled by the CJP is the immediate resignation or dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Systemic Failures Alleged: In their formal letter, spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka held the ministry “directly responsible for multiple paper leaks, including NEET 2026, and other exam fiascos.” The petition further cited recent administrative disruptions, including the CBSE Class 12 portal chaos and significant delays plaguing the CUET examinations.
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No Commitments Yet: Confirming the interaction on social platforms, Das noted that while Nadda assured them he would discuss the core grievances “at the appropriate level,” no definitive commitments have been made by the Centre. “The peaceful protesters will not rest until the demand is met,” Das asserted.
🕊️ Current Situation at Jantar Mantar
Following the afternoon’s intense security enforcement—which included lathi-charges, selective mobile internet blackouts, and the closure of five major Delhi Metro hubs—the ground situation remains tense but stable:
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Protest Continues: Despite rumors circulating of a forceful evacuation, official sources confirmed that thousands of young demonstrators continue their sit-in at the designated Jantar Mantar protest site without active police dispersal.
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Police Advisory: The Delhi Police has issued a public appeal urging all citizens and demonstrators to maintain public order, exercise maximum restraint, and guard against the spread of unverified content, rumors, or misinformation across digital platforms.
