CJP Ends 49 Day Protest After Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns and Centre Accepts Key Demands
The student protest has been called off after the government agreed to withdraw FIRs, discuss education reforms, and address compensation for affected families.
The Cockroach Janta Party has officially ended its 49 day protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the Central government agreed to several of the group’s key demands.
The decision followed three rounds of discussions between CJP leaders and government representatives, including Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das said the protest was being withdrawn in good faith, with the expectation that the government would fulfil its commitments within the agreed timeline.
The agitation began on June 6 and continued for 49 days. The organisation had demanded Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, the withdrawal of all FIRs and legal cases against protesters and organisers, and compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of those who lost loved ones following the NEET paper leak controversy.
With Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP said its first demand had been met. The group later announced on X that it was ending its nationwide agitation after receiving assurances from the government on its remaining demands.
According to the CJP, the government has agreed to withdraw FIRs filed against protesters not only in Delhi but also in BJP ruled and BJP allied states. Das said the authorities had assured the organisation that copies of all FIRs would be provided within a few days and that a written guarantee covering the withdrawal of cases and protection from future legal action would be shared soon.
The organisation also submitted a five point charter seeking broader reforms to the country’s education and examination system. Union Minister JP Nadda said the government would study the proposals and continue discussions with the CJP delegation. Another round of talks is expected in about four weeks.
Compensation for families affected by the NEET paper leak issue was also discussed during the negotiations. CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka said the government had agreed to provide compensation to eligible families in accordance with existing rules and regulations. The organisation said it expects the government to implement this assurance as part of the agreement.
Although the protest has ended, the CJP said it will continue to monitor the government’s actions and expects all promises made during the talks to be honoured within the agreed timeframe.