CJP-Centre meeting to be held today (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) delegation will meet Union ministers at the Constitution Club of India at 12.30 pm on Friday, after the Centre agreed to hold talks at a neutral venue—a key demand raised by the outfit during its ongoing agitation over the NEET row.The meeting comes a day after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, paving the way for formal discussions between the government and the protesters.Confirming the development, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said the organisation welcomed the government’s decision to shift the talks to a neutral venue.”Our protest will continue; Constitution Club of India chosen as venue for meeting with government ministers, hoping for an open-minded dialogue,” Das told reporters on Thursday.CJP spokesperson Vaishnavi Gaur said the delegation would place the same demands it has been raising since the protests began.”We will be putting forward our demands, which we have been consistent with from the first day,” she said.According to Gaur, the key demands include the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for the families affected by the NEET controversy, and withdrawal of all FIRs registered against what she described as “innocent protesters.”‘Peaceful protest will continue’Following Wangchuk’s decision to end his fast, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke thanked him for what he called an extraordinary act of courage.”We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days. Thank you for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far too precious to this country,” Dipke wrote in a post on X.Despite Wangchuk ending his fast, the CJP has maintained that its peaceful protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar will continue until its demands, including Pradhan’s resignation, are addressed.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 MediaVideosCJP Protest: Injured Protester Returns, Another Searches For Missing StudentIndia 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?123PhotostoriesWhy are more healthy young adults getting cancer? Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee’s eye-opening answer to Oprah is making people think differentlyUsing a microwave? Here are 5 common mistakes you need to stop making today and whySreeleela’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 gold123Hot PicksMHT CET merit listDelhi metroCJP ProtestNTA NET Answer KeyDU UG admissionsJPSC recruitmentNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingOba FemiOsmania UniversityLi MeizhenConor McGregorCube Sprite in FortniteSamras Vidya Setu campaignSupreme CourtZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) delegation will meet Union ministers at the Constitution Club of India at 12.30 pm on Friday, after the Centre agreed to hold talks at a neutral venue—a key demand raised by the outfit during its ongoing agitation over the NEET row.The meeting comes a day after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, paving the way for formal discussions between the government and the protesters.Confirming the development, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said the organisation welcomed the government’s decision to shift the talks to a neutral venue.“Our protest will continue; Constitution Club of India chosen as venue for meeting with government ministers, hoping for an open-minded dialogue,” Das told reporters on Thursday.CJP spokesperson Vaishnavi Gaur said the delegation would place the same demands it has been raising since the protests began.“We will be putting forward our demands, which we have been consistent with from the first day,” she said.According to Gaur, the key demands include the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for the families affected by the NEET controversy, and withdrawal of all FIRs registered against what she described as “innocent protesters.”‘Peaceful protest will continue’Following Wangchuk’s decision to end his fast, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke thanked him for what he called an extraordinary act of courage.“We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days. Thank you for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far too precious to this country,” Dipke wrote in a post on X.Despite Wangchuk ending his fast, the CJP has maintained that its peaceful protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar will continue until its demands, including Pradhan’s resignation, are addressed.
