The Central government has initiated talks with representatives of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) following large-scale protests in Delhi over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 examination irregularities and the hospitalisation of activist Sonam Wangchuk. CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das met BJP president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda at his residence, where they submitted a written charter of demands.
According to the leaders, Nadda assured them he would discuss the issues internally with the party leadership and has requested for some time. CJP said its key demands include the immediate release of Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and ₹1 crore compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide following the examination controversy.
Meanwhile, the organisation clarified that its founder Abhijeet Dipke was neither detained nor arrested despite widespread speculation and claimed that a large crowd remained gathered outside Kerala House.
The Minister has also assured us that no further crackdown will happen at Jantar Mantar and around. However, no reports yet of police stopping. pic.twitter.com/Hc1XaQRlPA
— Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) July 20, 2026
CJP Alleges Police Excesses
Sharing updates on social media after the meeting, Ashutosh Ranka said he and Saurav Das waited for more than two hours before meeting J.P. Nadda for around 10 minutes and submitting a written memorandum of demands. According to Ranka, Nadda requested time to consult the BJP leadership before responding.
Separately, CJP alleged that Sonam Wangchuk’s partner, Gitanjali Angmo, was assaulted by Delhi Police and that her hair was pulled during the protest. The organisation also claimed that a 12-year-old girl suffered a serious head injury and that 40 to 50 other protesters sustained head injuries during the alleged police action. CJP has demanded accountability over the alleged use of force.
TO BE CLEAR: SONAM WANGCHUK’S PARTNER @GitanjaliAngmo’s HAIR WAS PULLED. SHE WAS ASSAULTED BY THE DELHI POLICE!
— Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) July 20, 2026
BRUTAL CRACKDOWN ONGOING AT JANTAR MANTAR! https://t.co/soRgky8914
Negotiations Continue
The latest developments come after Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital by Delhi Police following his prolonged hunger strike. Police had earlier said the action was taken on medical advice and in accordance with legal procedures, while CJP has alleged that the move was intended to curb a peaceful democratic protest.
The agitation has since expanded into a broader campaign seeking accountability over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, education reforms, and action against those the protesters hold responsible. Amid rumours that CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke had been detained during the “Sansad Chalo” protest, the organisation issued a clarification stating that he was “not in detention or arrest”.
While talks with the government are now underway, reports of mass detentions, heightened security deployment and allegations of police excesses have continued to fuel tensions in the national capital.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
Public protest and democratic dialogue are both essential to a healthy democracy. As discussions between the government and protesters continue, every allegation of excessive force, including those involving women and children, deserves a prompt, impartial and transparent investigation based on evidence.
Equally, public discourse must distinguish between verified facts and unverified claims so that accountability is pursued fairly. Constructive engagement, institutional transparency and peaceful dialogue remain the strongest path towards restoring public trust. Do you think meaningful dialogue between the government and protesters can help address both concerns over the NEET controversy and the allegations surrounding the protest response?
Update:
— Ashutosh Ranka (@AshutoshRanka) July 20, 2026
Me and @SauravDassss are still at Nadda ji's residence. Nadda ji has requested some time to align with their leadership with regards to our following demands:
– Immediate release of @Wangchuk66
– Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
– 1Cr compensation for all NEET aspirants…
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