'Doors Of Dialogue Open': Govt 'Not Averse' To Engaging With Protesters, Decision On Talks Soon
'Doors Of Dialogue Open': Govt 'Not Averse' To Engaging With Protesters, Decision On Talks Soon Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 14:55
'Doors Of Dialogue Open': Govt 'Not Averse' To Engaging With Protesters, Decision On Talks Soon Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 14:55 IST The development comes a day after Union Minister JP Nadda met a delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and appealed to the protesters to end their agitation Rapid Read Police personnel detain protesters during a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (PTI) The Centre has signalled its willingness to engage with the students leading the protests against the NEET paper leak at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, with government sources saying the “doors of dialogue remain open". According to sources, the government is open to talks with the protesters, and a decision on the next round of engagement is expected to be taken soon. “The government is not averse to talking," a source said, adding that a call on further engagement with the protesting students will be taken shortly. ALSO READ | ‘Mob Dragged Me, Pelted Stones’: Injured Delhi Cop Recounts Attack During CJP’s Parliament Protest The development comes a day after former BJP president and Union Minister JP Nadda met a delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been spearheading the agitation. Following the meeting, Nadda had appealed to the protesters to end their agitation and cooperate with the authorities in restoring normalcy.
Speaking after the meeting, Nadda had described the interaction as “good", indicating that discussions were held in a constructive atmosphere. While no formal breakthrough has been announced, the latest signals from the government suggest that backchannel communication remains active despite the protests continuing on the ground. Protests Continue Despite Talks The government’s latest signal comes amid continuing demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar after Monday’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march ended in clashes between protesters and Delhi Police. According to police, over 100 personnel and dozens of protesters were injured during the confrontation, while several people were detained and FIRs have been registered over allegations of violence and vandalism. Protest leaders, however, have accused the police of using excessive force against demonstrators. Following the clashes, CJP leaders announced that they would suspend further marches to Parliament to avoid risking more injuries, but said the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar would continue. Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 24th day of his indefinite hunger strike on Tuesday. He has refused to call off the fast, insisting that the protesters’ demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, must be addressed. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday proposed that Wangchuk be shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital after his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, sought better medical care, citing concerns over his health.
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