The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has said its protest over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak will continue despite activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26-day hunger strike. The announcement came as the organisation confirmed that its representatives are scheduled to meet Union ministers at the Constitution Club of India, marking the beginning of a formal dialogue between the protesters and the Centre. CJP leaders said they remain committed to pursuing their demands through peaceful means while engaging in discussions with the government.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated that the movement would continue alongside the talks, expressing hope that the meeting would result in meaningful progress. In a video shared by PTI, Das said the Constitution Club of India had been chosen as the venue for discussions with government ministers and voiced optimism that the dialogue would be conducted with an open mind. The meeting follows several days of negotiations between protest representatives and the Centre over issues linked to the alleged examination paper leak.
The development comes hours after Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike late on Thursday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. Wangchuk had been demanding accountability over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He concluded his fast in the presence of Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Dr. Jitendra Singh after receiving written assurances from the government.
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Explaining his decision, Wangchuk said he ended the hunger strike after "a long negotiation on various conditions" and "in view of possible violence in the country." He added that he would soon release a separate video detailing the assurances received from the government and the conditions under which he agreed to call off the fast. The activist also indicated that dialogue between the Centre and protest representatives would now become the primary focus of the movement.
The proposed meeting at the Constitution Club is expected to address key demands raised by the protesters, including action over the alleged NEET paper leak, examination reforms, and other issues highlighted during the demonstrations. Protest leaders have maintained that while Wangchuk's fast has ended, the broader movement seeking accountability and reforms will continue until concrete decisions are implemented by the government.
The scheduled talks are being closely watched as they represent the first structured engagement between the Centre and the CJP following weeks of protests. Both sides have expressed willingness to pursue dialogue, raising hopes that negotiations may help ease tensions while providing an opportunity to discuss the concerns raised by students and activists through a formal consultative process.
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