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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) claimed government representatives assured them that protesters will face no legal action, with notifications already issued in Bihar and Assam and fresh guarantees for Rajasthan. The party said further notifications from the Centre and BJP/NDA-ruled states would follow.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a high-powered task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend technology-driven reforms for a leakproof exam system. The move follows the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a 36-day student agitation over paper leaks.
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Jantar Mantar returned to normal after the Cockroach Janta Party ended its 36-day protest over alleged exam irregularities following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and activist Sonam Wangchuk are recovering, while civic authorities launched a large-scale clean-up
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Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, addressed thousands of students at Jantar Mantar after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He framed the resignation as proof of youth power in democracy, urging issue-based politics over communal divides.
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Following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, the Cockroach Janta Party called off its 36-day Jantar Mantar NEET protest. The government agreed to drop all FIRs against demonstrators, compensate families of suicide victims, and meet in four weeks for exam reforms
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BJP President Nitin Nabin commended Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign as Education Minister, calling it a display of high integrity. While the Cockroach Janta Party hailed the resignation as their first victory after 36 days of NEET-related protests, agitation continues
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation reopened entry and exit gates at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations. However, 15 other central Delhi stations remain closed for a fourth day due to ongoing CJP protests at Jantar Mantar
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Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy, the Cockroach Janta Party called it a "win for democracy." The student outfit vowed to continue protesting until ₹1 crore victim compensation and case withdrawals are granted
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Organisers of the ongoing public examination protest at Jantar Mantar appealed on X for urgent food supplies at the Tolstoy Road entrance. The month-long agitation demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak irregularities
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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said he has been diagnosed with typhoid but vowed to continue the protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The party maintained its stand ahead of the third round of talks with the Centre.
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The agitation over the NEET paper leak spread across multiple states after the CJP's nationwide protest call, with students, political parties and civil society groups staging demonstrations demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and condemning the July 20 police crackdown in Delhi
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) told the Centre that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand despite ongoing talks. It warned the protest would expand nationwide if demands are ignored, while both sides agreed to meet again on Saturday
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A 21-year-old student injured during the Jantar Mantar protest has shown significant improvement and is now conscious, breathing independently and responding to commands, RML Hospital said. Doctors described her condition as stable but said she continues to require comprehensive critical care
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A day after Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University advised students and staff to avoid Jantar Mantar during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over the NEET paper leak. The university also cautioned against irresponsible social media activity and urged adherence to legal guidelines
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced a website to collect photos and videos identifying police personnel allegedly involved in the July 20 protest crackdown. It vowed to seek FIRs and court intervention, while reiterating demands for the education minister's resignation and compensation for affected families
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The Cockroach Janta Party told the Centre that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand. After talks with Union ministers, it also sought an apology for protesters, compensation for victims' families and withdrawal of cases against demonstrators.
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea over the July 20 police action against students, clarifying that only a representation had been received and no petition had been formally filed
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Sonam Wangchuk described the end of his 26-day hunger strike as the beginning of accountability, saying he received assurances from the Centre and MPs on examination reforms, compensation for affected families and protection for peaceful protesters before ending his fast
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The Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party are set to hold talks at the Constitution Club of India after the government accepted the outfit's demand for a neutral venue. The meeting comes hours after Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has approached Kolkata Police seeking permission to hold a rally from College Street to Rani Rashmoni Avenue on July 24 over NEET paper leaks. Police are making security arrangements in case approval is denied