CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast, assuring him that the movement would continue with “even greater strength” until the protesters’ demands are met
BY PC Bureau
New Delhi, July 22: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday rejected the Centre’s offer to hold talks at the residence of Union Minister and BJP national president J.P. Nadda, asserting that any negotiations must take place at the protest site at Jantar Mantar or at a neutral venue nearby.
The offer, conveyed through Delhi Police officials earlier in the day, was turned down by the party leadership, which maintained that shifting the venue would undermine the spirit of the ongoing protest.
“We were informed by the police that the government wanted to hold talks at J.P. Nadda’s residence. We made it clear that discussions can take place at Jantar Mantar or at any neutral location nearby,” CJP spokesperson Saurav Das told reporters.
कॉकरोच जनता पार्टी ने बातचीत के लिए केंद्रीय मंत्री जेपी नड्डा के घर जाने का प्रस्ताव ठुकरा दिया है,
प्रवक्ता सौरव दास ने कहा,
“आज सुबह पुलिस ने ये मैसेज दिया था, हमने कहा बातचीत जंतर मंतर पर होगी या आसपास किसी न्यूट्रल स्थान पर भी हो सकती है”@CJP_for_India pic.twitter.com/FUqmn62GUs
— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 22, 2026
The party also reiterated that it would not end its indefinite sit-in until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
“We will not leave Jantar Mantar until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns,” CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka said, adding that the protest would continue peacefully despite mounting pressure from the authorities.
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The CJP has been spearheading protests over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, demanding comprehensive reforms in the education system, action against those responsible for examination paper leaks, compensation for affected students and their families, and the resignation of the Education Minister. The movement has gained nationwide attention following the police crackdown on protesters during the “Sansad Chalo” march earlier this week.
Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite fast in solidarity with the movement, to end his hunger strike, saying the struggle would continue with renewed determination.
“I request Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. We promise that the fight for justice will continue with even greater strength until our demands are met,” Dipke said.
His appeal comes amid growing concern over Wangchuk’s health after several days of fasting. CJP leaders said they remained committed to pursuing the movement through peaceful and democratic means while ensuring that no individual’s health was put at unnecessary risk.
The party has also ruled out suspending its agitation despite the government’s outreach, maintaining that meaningful dialogue can begin only if it is held in a transparent and accessible setting rather than behind closed doors.
With the government and the protesters holding firm to their respective positions, the standoff at Jantar Mantar showed no signs of easing. Even as the Centre indicated its willingness to open channels of communication, the CJP insisted that any negotiations must respect the legitimacy of the protest and address its core demands, including accountability for alleged examination irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
