The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has called off its Jantar Mantar protest after the Centre accepted its key demands during the third round of talks with JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday announced the immediate withdrawal of its protest at Jantar Mantar after the Central government accepted its key demands during the third round of negotiations.
The high-level meeting was attended by BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who held discussions with the CJP delegation on the group’s five-point charter and demands related to the ongoing agitation over examination reforms.
Government Accepts CJP’s Key Demands
Addressing a press conference after the meeting, CJP spokesperson Saurabh Das said the government had agreed to the organisation’s three major demands:
- Acceptance of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union Education Minister.
- Withdrawal of legal cases and FIRs registered against protesters and organisers.
- Assurance that no new cases will be filed against those involved in the protest movement.
Following the agreement, Das announced that the protest at Jantar Mantar had been called off with immediate effect.
Talks on Education Reforms to Continue
Saurabh Das said the CJP also submitted a five-point charter seeking comprehensive education and examination reforms.
According to him, both sides agreed to hold another meeting in about four weeks to discuss long-term reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability in India’s examination system.
JP Nadda Assures Support
Speaking after the meeting, JP Nadda confirmed that the government had discussed the protesters’ demands in detail.
He said the Centre had assured the delegation that:
- Copies of the relevant FIRs would be shared with the organisers.
- No retaliatory action would be taken against protesters.
- Compensation for affected families would be considered in accordance with existing laws and government regulations.
- The five-point reform proposal submitted by the CJP would be examined.
Protest Ends After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
The agreement came hours after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister, stating that his decision was taken in the larger interest of students and to prevent the ongoing agitation from being exploited by anti-national forces.
The resignation marked a significant development in the nationwide protests over alleged examination irregularities.
Supporters Celebrate at Jantar Mantar
Following the announcement, celebrations broke out at Jantar Mantar, where protesters danced, raised slogans, and hailed the government’s decision.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke described the resignation and the conclusion of talks as the movement’s first major victory, saying sustained public support had compelled the government to respond.
With the protest now officially ending, attention is expected to shift toward the government’s promised education reforms and the next round of discussions with the CJP.
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