CJP Says Centre Initiated Dialogue
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday claimed that the Central government had initiated communication with the organisation amid its ongoing “Chalo Sansad” protest over alleged examination irregularities. According to the party, a delegation has been invited for discussions with Union Minister J.P. Nadda, marking what it described as the first formal outreach from the government since the agitation intensified.
However, there was no official confirmation from the Centre regarding the reported meeting at the time of publication.
Delegation Heads to Meet JP Nadda
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das announced that he and senior leader Ashutosh Ranka were on their way to meet J.P. Nadda to present the party’s demands related to examination reforms and alleged paper leaks.
In a post on X, Das wrote, “Ashutosh Ranka and I, on behalf of the Cockroach Janta Party, are on our way to meet J.P. Nadda. The government had reached out for talks in the morning. Our demands are clear. The youth has gathered in huge numbers. We shall win!”
Earlier in the day, Das had indicated that although the government’s response had come late, the organisation remained open to dialogue. He also said that the administration had not yet provided complete clarity regarding the discussions, adding, “The ball is in their court.”
Dipke Ends Hunger Strike Following Wangchuk’s Appeal
Soon after the party claimed that talks had been initiated, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
According to the party, Dipke withdrew his fast after activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, requested him to do so. Dipke had launched his hunger strike after Wangchuk was hospitalised on July 18 following more than three weeks of fasting.
‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest Continues
The reported talks came as thousands of protesters gathered near Parliament Street under the banner of the CJP’s “Chalo Sansad” march, demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities, reforms in the education system and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Security was tightened across central Delhi, with heavy police deployment and barricades preventing protesters from marching towards Parliament.
Wangchuk Seeks Temporary Release From Hospital
Meanwhile, Sonam Wangchuk appealed to the Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital to allow him to temporarily leave the hospital so he could participate in the Parliament march.
In his handwritten request, Wangchuk stated, “This is to state that I am feeling very fine today and my health parameters are also showing as quite normal. Hence, I request you to kindly allow me to leave the hospital, even if temporarily, so that I can join the march to Parliament — Sansad Chalo — this morning.”
He concluded the letter by writing, “I shall be most grateful.”
The developments unfolded on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with the protest over alleged examination irregularities emerging as a major political issue and drawing support from several Opposition leaders.
Q1. Why is the CJP meeting JP Nadda?
According to the Cockroach Janta Party, the government reached out for discussions on its demands related to examination reforms and alleged paper leaks. There has been no official confirmation from the government.
Q2. What is the ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest about?
The protest seeks accountability over alleged examination irregularities, including paper leaks, reforms in the education system and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Q3. Why did Abhijeet Dipke end his hunger strike?
Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike after activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, requested him to do so.
Q4. What did Sonam Wangchuk request from the hospital?
Wangchuk requested temporary permission to leave Safdarjung Hospital so he could participate in the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, stating that he was feeling well.
