Govt invites CJP for fresh talks on NEET issue: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh urged the CJP to join another round of talks over the NEET issue, saying dialogue is the only path to resolution. He said the government has invited protesters four times and remains open to discussions led by J.P. Nadda

New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday appealed to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to come forward for another round of talks with the government, saying issues can be resolved and a way forward can be found only through dialogue.

Speaking to PTI Videos, Singh said that in the last 24 hours, the government has invited the CJP for talks “at least four times”. “I would like to appeal to the students and young friends participating in this protest to come forward for a dialogue. Our doors are open,” he said, adding this is a “humble appeal” on behalf of the government.

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Singh said the discussion with the protesting students’ representatives will be held under the leadership of Union Health Minister and senior BJP leader J P Nadda. “The meeting can take place either at Nadda ji’s official residence or at his office. The choice is yours (students’ representatives). I will also be present,” he said.

Singh said the discussion can be held on the “NEET issue” and all “related matters”. “We are prepared to devote as much time as necessary, be it one, two, three or four hours, according to your convenience. However, please do come forward for a dialogue, because there is no solution without discussion, and without a solution, we cannot chart the way forward,” he said.