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Actor Dulquer Salmaan expressed distress over the ongoing NEET student protests at Jantar Mantar, calling the uncertainty faced by young people "gut wrenching" and urging the government to engage in peaceful, empathetic dialogue
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The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a petition alleging police brutality against CJP student protesters in Delhi. Chief Justice Surya Kant refused to examine video evidence, while legal bodies SCBA and SCAORA demanded an independent inquiry
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Volunteers, vendors, and community groups have turned Jantar Mantar into a massive open kitchen, distributing free meals, pizzas, biryani, and water to sustain students participating in the CJP's ongoing NEET paper leak protest
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The Cockroach Janta Party expressed willingness to hold talks with the government regarding the ongoing NEET paper leak agitation, provided discussions take place at Jantar Mantar or a neutral venue rather than a minister's residence
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The Cockroach Janta Party has written to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urging him to end his 25-day hunger strike over health concerns, promising that the peaceful agitation demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation will continue
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Rejecting a second invitation for talks at Union Minister J.P. Nadda's residence, Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das demanded that the government meet protesting students at Jantar Mantar regarding the ongoing paper leak controversy and demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 25-day hunger strike for his health. The outfit assured Wangchuk that the protest over competitive exam irregularities will continue until demands are met
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The BJP on Wednesday defended the government's approach to the Cockroach Janta Party-led agitation, stating the Centre remained sensitive and open to dialogue. MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Rahul Gandhi and the opposition of political opportunism and spreading false narratives
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Delhi Police denied allegations that pellet guns were used against protesters during the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march, calling the claims false and misleading. The force warned against spreading misinformation and said legal action would be taken against rumour-mongers
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Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced she would join the CJP's NEET protest in New Delhi and vowed to challenge any attempt to strip the Trinamool Congress of its name or symbol, saying she would move the Supreme Court if necessary
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Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh criticised the police action against protesters during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, urging the government to hear students' demands. He said he expected to be labelled "anti-national" again for speaking out, recalling the backlash after the farmers' protests
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IIT Roorkee issued an advisory reminding students and staff to avoid political activities or public statements that could embarrass the institute's relations with the government. Following criticism online, the institute clarified it was a routine communication under existing conduct rules
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, demanding Narendra Modi's resignation over police action against students during the CJP-led NEET protest and seeking accountability in Parliament
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CJP founder Abhijit Dipke alleged that Delhi Police used excessive force against students during a march towards Parliament. He said the agitation and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would continue his hunger strike until protesting student leaders are allowed to meet parliamentarians or he is permitted to meet them in hospital. He appealed for dialogue and urged the government to address the protesters' concerns.
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The Centre initiated talks with the Cockroach Janta Party after its Parliament march, with Union Minister J P Nadda assuring protesters their demands would be discussed. The CJP reiterated demands including Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Sonam Wangchuk's release and an end to police action
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) condemned the Central government on Monday for using tear gas and lathi charges on student protesters in Delhi. AAP leaders demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and supported CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march
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Delhi Police dismissed viral claims by CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleging assault on Gitanjali Angmo and child protesters during Monday's 'Chalo Sansad' march. Authorities issued a formal fact-check urging the public not to share unverified information
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Protests in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Sansad Chalo' march erupted across Gujarat on Monday. Police detained several demonstrators in Ahmedabad, Surat, Junagadh, and Bhavnagar who were protesting exam paper leaks and backing activist Sonam Wangchuk
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The FTII Students' Association (FSA) staged a campus protest in Pune on Monday, expressing solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party and Sonam Wangchuk. Revealing that FTII's own entrance exam paper was recently leaked, students demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation