Pradhan's resignation, no legal action against protesters ‘non-negotiable’ demands: Inside CJP-Govt talks amid protests
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday maintained that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains its key demand during the latest round of discussions
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday maintained that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains its key demand during the latest round of discussions with the Centre over the alleged NEET paper leak and related issues. The outfit also sought ₹1 crore as compensation for the families of aspirants who died by suicide following the cancellation of the May 3 NEET examination as one of the “non-negotiable” demands. The CJP and the government are scheduled to resume discussions on Saturday. A two-member CJP delegation met Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh for nearly two hours at Vithalbhai Patel House in New Delhi. What CJP told govt Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What are the main demands of the Cockroach Janta Party regarding the NEET controversy? ⌵ The Cockroach Janta Party's main demands include the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide after the NEET exam cancellation, and no legal action against protesters. 2 Why does the CJP insist on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation? ⌵ The CJP insists on Pradhan's resignation due to allegations of his mismanagement related to the NEET paper leak and subsequent protests, asserting that he bears moral responsibility for the resultant distress among students. 3 How is the government responding to the demands of the CJP?
⌵ The government is currently deliberating on the CJP's demands, with Union Minister JP Nadda stating that the matter will be discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that another meeting is scheduled to continue these discussions. 4 What measures are being proposed by the government to address paper leaks in examinations? ⌵ The government is proposing new legislation that includes establishing fast-track courts and imposing stringent punishments to combat examination paper leaks and ensure accountability. 5 Should students expect legal action against protesters as the government negotiates with the CJP? ⌵ The CJP has made it clear that a key demand is for no legal action against protesters, and during discussions, the government appears to have agreed in principle to this demand. The CJP demanded that the Government of India, the head of the Rapid Action Force, and the Delhi Police Commissioner issue a public apology to the students who, it alleged, were brutally assaulted by security personnel during the protest. “Over the last few days, we have held extensive consultations with our supporters and members across the country, and with the protesters at Jantar Mantar. We have arrived at a clear consensus that our demands, namely the resignation of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, RE-exam re-conducting for NEET aspirants, and no legal action against protesters, are non-negotiable,” the letter stated.
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