Pradhan’s resignation non-negotiable: CJP to Union ministers

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das speaks to the media after a meeting between the CJP and the central government at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on Friday. (NOR Video Grab) | Photo credit: ANI

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is spearheading the protests against the NEET paper leak, has told two Union ministers that its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is “non-negotiable”. The group also sought compensation of ₹1 million for the families of those who committed suicide after the cancellation of the NEET test on May 3.

The two sides meet again on Saturday.

Two representatives of the CJP held a two-hour meeting with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at Vithalbhai Patel House here.

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“We have told the Union ministers that our demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is non-negotiable,” CJP National Spokesperson Saurav Das told reporters after meeting government officials.

Mr. Das said that the CJP had demanded a compensation of ₹ 1 crore for the families of the suicide victims and that the FIR against the protesters should be withdrawn.

Mr. Nadda said that the ministers had heard their demands and conveyed that they would get back to the CJP. “We will meet again on Saturday,” he said.

Friday’s meeting was held as part of efforts to amicably resolve the outfit’s demands related to examination irregularities.

Published – 24 July 2026 15:53 ​​IST