Cockroach Janata Party Urges Protesters to Return Home After Central Government Accepts Demands
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In India, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) announced that the central government has agreed to their remaining demands.
Following the third phase of talks, CJP spokespersons Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka along with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh held a joint press conference to disclose this information.
Earlier, on Saturday afternoon, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post in response to the CJP’s demands.
At the press conference, Saurabh Das stated that the central government has accepted all demands and urged protesters to return home. “The government has also accepted our other demands,” he said.
“The government has agreed to withdraw FIRs filed not only in Delhi but in various parts of the country. It has also committed that no action will be taken against any CJP activists participating in future protests,” he added.
Ashutosh Ranka revealed that an agreement has also been reached to provide compensation of 10 million Indian Rupees. The central government has committed to disbursing this compensation in accordance with the law.
Government Response
After talks with the Cockroach Janata Party delegation, Union Minister JP Nadda informed that extensive discussions were held on Saturday between the two sides.
“Today we had detailed discussions. They submitted a four-point written proposal concerning cases registered during the protests. We also discussed their other two demands (non-retaliatory action and compensation) along with their five-point charter,” he said.
“We will provide them copies of the FIRs, and there will be no action taken against them. The government clarified that it respects their sentiments regarding compensation. We have agreed to provide compensation under the law, making the maximum amount available wherever possible.”
Sonam Wangchuk’s Reaction
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for nearly four weeks, welcomed the resignation of the Education Minister.
“What happened today is a victory for democracy, and I want to congratulate all citizens of the country for this,” he said.
“I want to congratulate the Cockroach Janata Party team for raising this issue first. I also commend all volunteers, students, youth, and the elderly who stood for democracy.”
He praised everyone for the peaceful nature of the movement. “I hope peace will be maintained in the future, and no adverse incidents will occur,” he stated.
Wangchuk emphasized that not only resignation but systemic reforms are necessary for the country’s progress. He underscored the need for improvements in the education system and urged that effort be directed towards this.
Acknowledging the government’s generous approach, he expressed confidence that reforms will take place in education and governance.
“The country should now be run with love and trust, not fear or intimidation, and move forward on the path of truth,” Wangchuk concluded.
Education Minister’s Resignation
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Under immense pressure, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had already announced his resignation.
On social media platform X, Pradhan said, “Let anti-national forces not take advantage of the situation created at Jantar Mantar and across the country. May the unity of the nation remain intact, and may the future of India’s students not be caught in legal entanglements.”
“So that our children can focus on their studies and career building, keeping this in mind, I have submitted my resignation to the honorable Prime Minister.”
The resignation of Education Minister Pradhan has been welcomed by the CJP and opposition parties.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge interpreted the resignation as a victory for millions of youths.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia remarked that it was not Pradhan but the students who resigned.
All opposition parties, including Congress, supported the Education Minister’s resignation.
Earlier, 100 prominent Indian writers, artists, and intellectuals issued a joint statement supporting students, demanding transparency, accountability, and wide-ranging reforms in public examinations.
The statement highlighted serious concerns about leaked question papers and ongoing irregularities in the examination process, which have severely questioned the public’s trust in institutions.