CJP Meets JP Nadda: Demands Wangchuk’s Release, Pradhan’s Resignation, And NEET Compensation

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) escalated its ongoing demonstration on Monday as thousands of protesters gathered near Parliament Street to demand accountability over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Demonstrators attempting to march toward Parliament were met with heavy police barricading, tear gas, and a lathicharge. Security forces eventually cleared protesters from Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas, though participants continued to raise slogans demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

What are the core demands submitted to Health Minister?

Following the clash, a CJP delegation met with Health Minister JP Nadda to submit a formal memorandum detailing three primary demands. First one is the unconditional release of activist Sonam Wangchuk with no restrictions on his movement. Second thing is the resignation or dismissal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Third demand is about the compensation package of Rs. 1 crore for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide following the paper leak.

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Addressing the interaction on X, Nadda noted that the request for talks originated from the protesters and that discussions had been ongoing since late morning.

"The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. An initial verbal discussion was held in detail with their delegation, and they submitted a written petition to me around 4 pm," Nadda said, adding that he urged the group to end their sit-in and restore normalcy. During these developments, Dharmendra Pradhan met with Home Minister Amit Shah for approximately three-and-a-half hours.

What is the background on agitation and activist's Health?

The CJP’s agitation, which began on June 6, was organized in response to broader issues within the national examination system, citing the NEET 2026 paper leak, delays in the CUET examination, and CBSE Class 12 portal glitches as evidence of systemic failures. Activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the CJP’s sit-in at Jantar Mantar on June 20 and began a hunger strike on June 28. On its 23rd day of fasting, Wangchuk's health deteriorated, leading to his admission to Safdarjung Hospital.

What is the delegation outlooks?

Despite the earlier police intervention, which the CJP characterized as brute force against peaceful demonstrators, the delegation expressed optimism following their dialogue with the Health Ministry.

"The minister listened to our concerns with empathy and the entire discussion was held in a very cordial atmosphere. The CJP delegation is confident that the government will give due consideration to our demands," the CJP said in a statement.

The organization concluded by appealing to its supporters and student participants to maintain peace and remain calm while waiting for an official government response.