The Centre did not offer any assurance on the demands raised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during two rounds of discussions with Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday, according to government sources. Instead, the protesters were urged to call off their agitation and cooperate with the authorities.
Two Meetings Held Between CJP Leaders and JP Nadda
Sources said Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda met CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka twice during the day.
The first meeting reportedly took place around 11:50 am, where the delegation explained its key demands. Nadda is said to have asked the representatives to submit their requests in writing.
Later, at around 4 pm, the CJP leaders returned with a written memorandum outlining their demands.
CJP’s Three Main Demands
According to sources, the memorandum included the following key demands:
- Compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.
- Resignation of the Union Education Minister.
- Release of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
However, government sources maintained that no promises or commitments were made regarding any of these demands during either meeting.
Centre Requested Protesters to Withdraw Agitation
Instead of offering assurances, Nadda reportedly requested the CJP delegation to end the protest and help restore normalcy.
Sources said the government maintained that discussions were held in a constructive manner, but no decision was taken on the issues raised by the protesters.
Amit Shah Closely Monitored the Situation
Government sources said Union Home Minister Amit Shah personally monitored developments throughout the day and remained in regular contact with senior officials.
Security agencies, including police and paramilitary forces, were instructed to avoid aggressive action. Officials were reportedly directed to use only the minimum force required if the situation demanded intervention.
Government Highlights Scale of National Entrance Exams
According to sources, the Centre also highlighted the scale of the country’s entrance examination process.
Officials noted that more than 50 lakh students have appeared for major national entrance exams, including NEET, JEE and CUET. Around 10 lakh candidates took the common examination, while more than 40 lakh students appeared in various entrance tests conducted across the country.
The government believes that with counselling and admission processes already underway, most genuine aspirants are currently focused on securing admissions rather than participating in protests.
Centre Defends Handling of NEET Paper Leak
Government sources further stated that an analysis of NEET results showed many of the top-ranking candidates were first-time test takers from economically weaker and lower middle-class families.
Officials also defended the government’s response to the alleged paper leak, saying authorities acted quickly by conducting a re-examination within a month, declaring fresh results, and initiating action against those responsible for the irregularities.
No Official Assurance Yet
As of now, government sources have reiterated that no commitment has been made on any of the CJP’s demands. While dialogue has taken place, the Centre’s immediate focus remains on ending the protest peacefully and ensuring that ongoing admission and counselling processes continue without disruption.