CJP Calls Off Jantar Mantar Protest After Centre Accepts Key Demands Following Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation

New Delhi, July 2026 : The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday announced the end of its protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar after the Centre accepted its principal demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, marking the conclusion of a nationwide agitation over alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks.

The announcement came after the third round of talks between Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The meeting culminated in an agreement on the remaining demands raised by the protesting students, paving the way for the agitation to be called off.

Addressing a joint press conference, Nadda said the government had agreed to withdraw all police cases registered against students who participated in the protests. He also assured that written confirmation regarding the withdrawal of First Information Reports (FIRs) would be provided and that the government would extend the highest possible compensation to the families of students who lost their lives in incidents linked to the alleged examination controversy.

According to the ministers, the Centre’s decision reflected its commitment to resolving the issue through dialogue and ensuring that students’ concerns were addressed constructively.

One of the protesters’ principal demands had already been met earlier in the day when Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down as Union Education Minister, taking responsibility amid mounting pressure over alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities.

Speaking on behalf of the CJP, Saurav Das said the government had accepted all the demands placed before it and appealed to students to end the protest peacefully.

“I request all students to withdraw the agitation and return home. The government has accepted every major demand we raised, and there is no reason to continue the sit-in,” Das said.

The movement, which had attracted nationwide attention over the past several days, centred on allegations of paper leaks in competitive examinations and the treatment of students during the protests. Demonstrators had demanded accountability, the withdrawal of police cases, compensation for affected families and reforms to restore the credibility of the examination system.

Nadda reiterated that written assurances regarding the withdrawal of FIRs would be issued shortly and that an appropriate mechanism would be established to ensure financial assistance reached eligible families. He said the government remained committed to protecting students’ interests and strengthening the integrity of public examinations.

CJP leaders urged protesters to accept the assurances in good faith and maintain peace, emphasising that the objectives of the movement had been achieved through democratic dialogue.

With the Centre formally accepting the key demands, organisers expressed hope that the conclusion of the protest would mark the beginning of broader reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability and fairness in India’s competitive examination system while rebuilding the confidence of millions of students across the country.