NEW DELHI: A delegation of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) will meet government ministers at 12.30 pm on Friday, PTI reported, citing sources, marking the first formal engagement after days of deadlock between the Centre and the student-led outfit over the alleged NEET paper leak.The meeting comes after repeated efforts by the government to initiate dialogue with the protesters. On Thursday, Union minister J P Nadda invited the CJP leadership for talks, but the offer was declined as the outfit insisted that any discussion should take place at a neutral venue near the protest site, according to PTI sources.Government sources had earlier told ANI that an offer to continue talks with the CJP leadership had also been rejected, prolonging the stalemate.CJP spokesperson Saurav Das had maintained that the group was willing to hold talks but not at a minister’s residence or office. “We refused to go to anyone’s house or office. The people’s court is here. Ministers should come among the people. If they want to talk, it should be held at the Jantar Mantar,” he had said.Das, however, said the CJP remained open to dialogue at a neutral venue if there were security concerns.The protests, centred at Jantar Mantar, have continued for nearly a month, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide over the NEET paper leak, and withdrawal of cases filed against peaceful protesters.Earlier this week, representatives of the CJP met J P Nadda and submitted their demands. According to the CJP, the Union minister assured them that the issues would be discussed at the appropriate level, ANI reported.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Conducts Maiden Flight Test Of Long-Range ‘Kusha’ Air Defence Missile SystemWhere Are CJP Leaders? Questions Rise Over Jantar Mantar Protest Management Amid Clashes, Heckling”Sent Four Proposals”: Govt Reaches Out To Protesters, Jitendra Singh Calls For DialogueFree Food, First Aid, Sanitary Pads: What’s Keeping the CJP Protest Going | Jantar MantarPriyanka Gandhi Targets PM Modi Over Student Protests, Says ‘Students Are Not Terrorists’Houses of Two ‘Pak Sponsored’ Militants Demolished Overnight After Deadly Attack In AnantnagWhy The Indian Army Says The Siliguri Corridor Is No Longer A “Chicken’s Neck”?Tehseen Poonawalla Alleges “Gadkari’s Son Got Richer” Over E20 Fuel Policy37,000 Lives Lost On Known Highway Death Traps In 3 Years: Who Is Responsible?PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts For Paper Leak Cases123PhotostoriesSreeleela’s emerald green saree is what happens when royal romance meets timeless fashionMeet the ‘vampires’ of the Amazon: Animals that survive by drinking blood10 gender-neutral baby names that are growing in popularity around the worldThe secret history of 5 Indian bridal fashion traditions that never went out of style’Speed’, ‘M3GAN’ , ‘Smurfs’ – The last village’ and others: Top 7 OTT releases on Netflix in August10 Dosa types to get your protein sorted for breakfast5 most dangerous birds of prey that rule the skies with deadly precision5 Indian fabrics that were once more valuable than goldWhy does bread smell so irresistible when it’s baking?Think your home is clean? These 7 overlooked spots probably need more attention123Hot PicksMHT CET merit listDelhi metroCJP ProtestNTA NET Answer KeyDU UG admissionsJPSC recruitmentNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingOba FemiCJP ProtestersCJPCJP ProtestHyderabad RapeSamras Vidya Setu campaignSupreme CourtZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
NEW DELHI: A delegation of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) will meet government ministers at 12.30 pm on Friday, PTI reported, citing sources, marking the first formal engagement after days of deadlock between the Centre and the student-led outfit over the alleged NEET paper leak.The meeting comes after repeated efforts by the government to initiate dialogue with the protesters. On Thursday, Union minister J P Nadda invited the CJP leadership for talks, but the offer was declined as the outfit insisted that any discussion should take place at a neutral venue near the protest site, according to PTI sources.Government sources had earlier told ANI that an offer to continue talks with the CJP leadership had also been rejected, prolonging the stalemate.CJP spokesperson Saurav Das had maintained that the group was willing to hold talks but not at a minister’s residence or office. “We refused to go to anyone’s house or office. The people’s court is here. Ministers should come among the people. If they want to talk, it should be held at the Jantar Mantar,” he had said.Das, however, said the CJP remained open to dialogue at a neutral venue if there were security concerns.The protests, centred at Jantar Mantar, have continued for nearly a month, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide over the NEET paper leak, and withdrawal of cases filed against peaceful protesters.Earlier this week, representatives of the CJP met J P Nadda and submitted their demands. According to the CJP, the Union minister assured them that the issues would be discussed at the appropriate level, ANI reported.
