'No Point In Further Discussion If It's A No On Pradhan's Resignation': CJP Before 3rd Round Of Talks With Govt

Last Updated:July 25, 2026, 10:26 IST

The second round of talks between Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh and CJP representatives was held at the Constitution Club on Friday afternoon.

Hours before the third round of talks between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Centre, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Saturday said there was no point in holding further discussions if the government was unwilling to remove Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from office.

“Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is NON-NEGOTIABLE. If it’s a no from the government, there’s no point in further discussion," Ranka wrote in a post on X.

The second round of talks between Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh and CJP representatives was held at the Constitution Club on Friday afternoon.

A third round of discussions is scheduled for Saturday afternoon after the ministers told the CJP delegation they would consider its demands and revert with the government’s response.

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The CJP has placed three key demands before the Centre: the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, an assurance that no legal action will be taken against protesters, and Rs 1 crore in compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak controversy.

What Happened At Friday Talks?

After holding the talks on Friday at Constitution Club, the government had agreed in principle to CJP’s two major demands, which were – no legal action against the protesting students and Rs 1 crore compensation.

However, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation remained a sticking point.

“The meeting went on for almost two hours. They had three main demands and five reform suggestions for exams. We have told them that we will meet them again tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) and tell them about the discussions we had within the government," said Nadda, after Friday’s talks.

Addressing reporters after the meeting, CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das,

“Our first demand is the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. We also demanded compensation for the families who lost their children after the NEET examination issue and that no FIRs or legal cases be filed against students and youths who participated in the July protests. If any such cases have been registered, they should be withdrawn."

Govt Seeks Time Till Today On Pradhan’s Resignation

However, Das claimed that the Centre requested additional time to decide on the demand seeking Pradhan’s resignation.

“We had a detailed discussion with the government on the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The government has sought time till tomorrow. If there is no resignation, the movement will become much bigger from here," he said.

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However, after the meeting, multiple media reports stated that the minister’s resignation is not on the cards in the days ahead.

As per media reports, the government feels “resignation is the easiest decision to take", adding that it “stands with the minister".

Govt Takes Series Of Steps To Fix Paper Leak

Meanwhile, the Centre has announced a series of measures over the past two days to tackle the paper leak crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure the speedy trial of paper leak cases.

The government is also planning amendments to the anti-paper leak law to provide for stricter punishments and higher penalties for those involved in such offences.

In addition, the Centre has replaced the Education Secretary, removed 47 officials from the National Testing Agency (NTA), and announced a comprehensive overhaul of the examination body.

All About NEET Protests

The protests were sparked by allegations of widespread irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes, with thousands of students taking to the streets to demand greater accountability and reforms in the education system.

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The agitation intensified on July 20 when Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-backed protesters marching towards Parliament under the ‘Sansad Chalo’ call were stopped by Delhi Police.

The ensuing clashes saw police using lathis and tear gas to disperse the crowd, leaving several protesters and security personnel injured. Multiple FIRs were registered following the violence.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had joined the movement and was on a 26-day hunger strike, ended his fast in the early hours of Friday after holding talks with Health Minister JP Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh.

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