Govt. agreed to our request to hold talks on July 24 at neutral venue, says CJP

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said the government has agreed to their request to hold talks at a neutral venue on Friday (July 24, 2026) and reiterated to push forward their demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, one of the core demands of the students.

The discussions will take place at the Constitution Club of India.The development came after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanat Hospital in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at a hospital.

CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das told reporters that a discussion has been called for and welcomed the government's decision to hold it at a neutral venue.

"Tomorrow [July 24, 2026], a discussion has been called for, we are very happy that the government has agreed to our request that it be at a neutral venue. The Constitution Club of India has been chosen," Mr. Das said.

CJP spokesperson Vaishnavi Gaur said, "The government has agreed to meet us at a neutral place. We will be putting our demands, which we have been consistent with from the first day. The four demands: Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Second is compensation for the families... All the FIRs on innocent protesters should be lifted."

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke on Friday (July 24, 2026) said Sonam Wangchuk's life was "far too precious to this country" after he ended his 26-day hunger strike and hailed his extraordinary courage and sacrifice. He noted that Sonam Wangchuk "put his own life in danger" for "awakening the conscience of an entire nation."

In a post on X, Mr. Dipke said, "We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days. Thank you, sir, for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far too precious to this country."