The government has sought time till Saturday from the Cockroach Janata Party on the demand for resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The government has agreed in principle to compensate the students and withdraw the cases against them. CJP is adamant on the demand for resignation.
CJP adamant on Pradhan’s resignation, government asks for time
New Delhi [भारत]July 24 (ANI): Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Friday said that the government has sought time till Saturday on the demand for removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Union Minister JP Nadda and Minister of State Jitendra Singh interacted with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das and national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka in New Delhi.
CJP’s Ranka told reporters after the meeting with Union ministers, “On our demand of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, the government has sought time till tomorrow afternoon. We are hopeful that the government will remove him soon. The government has given in-principle approval to two demands – compensation (for families of NEET candidates who commit suicide) and withdrawal of FIRs and legal cases registered against students.”
CJP made it clear that its main demand is the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The CJP, represented by activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, agreed to talks after the government reportedly agreed to two of their conditions: no legal action would be taken against peaceful protesters and adequate compensation would be given to the families of students affected by the recent exam rigging. However, CJP is sticking to its key demand of resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Sonam Wangchuk ends her hunger strike
The meeting took place after social activist Sonam Wangchuk ended her 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurance from the central government on the issue of NEET exam and reforms in the country’s competitive examination system. Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. Activists protesting against recent irregularities in national level examinations said the success came after significant parliamentary support and intense negotiations.
Announcement of strict law on paper leak
Wangchuk also pointed out that earlier verbal assurances were given, but he insisted on a formal document, which led to a two-day delay in ending his protest. Late night, in a self-recorded video shared on Twitter, the Prime Minister announced that the Union Cabinet will consider a draft bill providing for fast-track courts and harsher punishment for criminals. “I have issued instructions to departments to set up fast-track courts,” he said. Along with the video, the Prime Minister wrote, “There will be even stricter action against paper leaks in tomorrow’s cabinet!” (ANI)
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