CJP Rejects Nadda's Offer For Talks, Continues To Demand Neutral Venue Despite Govt's Flexibility | Watch

Published 23 July 2026 · india

CJP Rejects Nadda's Offer For Talks, Continues To Demand Neutral Venue Despite Govt's Flexibility | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 19:51 IST

CJP Rejects Nadda's Offer For Talks, Continues To Demand Neutral Venue Despite Govt's Flexibility | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 19:51 IST The development comes even as MoS in the PM's office Jitendra Singh has said the Centre remains ready to hold talks with the student protesters at a venue of their choosing. The student outfit turned down Union Health Minister JP Nadda's invitation to hold talks at his office, reiterating that any discussions with the Centre must take place at a neutral venue despite the government's offer to let protesters choose the location. (IMAGE: PTI) The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday rejected the government’s proposal to hold talks at Union Health Minister JP Nadda’s office, reiterating that it would participate in discussions only at a “neutral venue". The development comes even as Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh has said the Centre remains ready to hold talks with the student protesters at a venue of their choosing.

Addressing protesters at Jantar Mantar, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka asked the gathering, “Do you want to hold talks at Nadda’s office?" He then rejected the government’s offer, insisting that any discussions should take place at a neutral venue. Earlier, Union Health Minister JP Nadda had invited the student protesters to meet him either at his residence or office for talks. Asked if the government is ready for another round of talks with the CJP, Nadda told reporters in the Parliament House complex, “Yes, we are ready". “They can come either to my residence or my office," he said when asked about the venue of meeting. On Wednesday too, the CJP declined a similar invitation from Nadda, maintaining that it would engage with the government only if the discussions were held at a neutral venue.

News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What neutral venues could satisfy both sides? The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has insisted on holding talks at a neutral venue or at Jantar Mantar, rejecting offers to meet Union Minister J.P. Nadda at his residence or office. Will the government concede to a neutral venue? The CJP has rejected Union Minister J.P. Nadda's invitation for talks at his residence or office, insisting on a neutral venue or discussions at Jantar Mantar. How might this standoff impact future talks? The standoff's impact on future talks is uncertain as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continues to reject Union Health Minister JP Nadda's offers for dialogue at his office or residence. About the Author Shankhyaneel Sarkar Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18.