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How J P Nadda played a critical role in bridging gap between Centre, Sonam Wangchuk and CJP

Union Health Minister J P Nadda led government negotiations concerning the NEET paper leak protest. He engaged in multiple talks with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his hunger strike. The government assured protesters that peaceful demonstrators would not face legal action. This assurance followed discussions on the protesters' broader demands,…

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Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand: CJP says govt seeks time till Saturday afternoon

The Centre requested time until Saturday afternoon to respond to resignation demands. Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party met with government officials on Friday. They discussed compensation for families and withdrawal of cases against students. The government expressed in-principle approval for these two key demands. The agitation will continue until…

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'Beginning of accountability': Wangchuk says extended fast by 2 days as negotiations were on

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday. He received assurances from the government and MPs regarding examination reforms. The government also promised compensation for victims of the NEET-UG paper leak. Peaceful protesters will not face any cases registered against them. Wangchuk ended his fast after assurances were read…

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“Here comes PM Modi’s video! This is BIG!” tweeted Sudhir Chaudhary.

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Sonam Wangchuk ends fast: What happens next to CJP protest, negotiations with govt and steps to resolve NEET paper leak crisis

Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days following government assurances. The Centre promised no legal action against peaceful NEET protesters. A delegation will meet ministers regarding the exam leak controversy. Prime Minister Modi pledged stricter actions against future paper leaks. The Cockroach Janta Party continues its protest for…

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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike after 26 days as ‘cockroach’ protests continue

Wangchuk’s fast became a rallying point for India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests

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Government, Cockroach Janta Party to hold talks today after Jantar Mantar showdown

The Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party will hold talks on Friday. This meeting follows massive protests and a police crackdown in Delhi. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after discussions. Thousands of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding reforms. The youth-led movement has become a significant anti-government…

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Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike, though student protests continue

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday after talks with government ministers, but student-led protests over leaked medical entrance exam papers continued, with demonstrators demanding the education minister's resignation and wider reforms.

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Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike in presence of Union Ministers Nadda, Jitendra Singh

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after meeting Union ministers Nadda and Singh. He had sought assurances regarding student protesters and examination reforms. The government agreed to consider compensation for affected families. Discussions in Parliament will address accountability and potential ministerial resignation. Wangchuk urged continued peaceful demonstrations by all…

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Sonam Wangchuk urges protesters to remain peaceful, says 'our response must only be flowers'

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged supporters of the ongoing students' movement to remain peaceful. He expressed pain over reports of anti-social elements attempting to provoke violence elsewhere. Wangchuk stated that peace is his only way, and responses must be like flowers. His appeal followed a recent march where protesters faced police…

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Delhi Metro station closed list July 24: Full list of 17 stations that will remain shut and what commuters need to know

Delhi metro news July 24 Entry and exit closed: Seventeen Delhi Metro stations will close Friday morning due to heightened security measures. These closures are in effect for the CJP protest and Parliament's Monsoon Session. Security has been significantly increased around Jantar Mantar and the Parliament complex. Commuters traveling through…

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Salman Khan appeals to students to return home, says those behind leak will face action

Superstar Salman Khan urged NEET protestors to return home and trust government action. He emphasized student safety and education as top priorities for the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for swift punishment in paper leak cases. Khan also appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger…

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Secret journeys, makeshift tents: Students keep Jantar Mantar protest alive

Seventeen-year-old Yash Kumar and sixteen-year-old Meena joined the protest secretly. They concealed their participation from families, believing the cause is worth the risk. Students are fighting for the future of the country's education system. The protest began with a hunger strike and gained wider support. Demonstrators faced confrontations with police…

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Salman, Kareena, Alia, Kamal Haasan and many more: Stars rally behind protesting students

Prominent Indian film stars have voiced support for students protesting education system reforms. Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Kareena Kapoor Khan shared their views on social media platforms. Kamal Haasan strongly criticized police actions against the protesting students. Several actors and filmmakers joined solidarity protests in Mumbai and other cities.…

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CJP protest: 'Passports will be cancelled for people involved directly in riots,' says Delhi Police source

Delhi Police may cancel passports for those involved in recent Cockroach Janta Party protests. Clashes occurred near Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar during demonstrations over NEET exam issues. Protesters demanded the Education Minister's resignation and compensation for deceased aspirants. Police reported injuries to personnel and damage to government vehicles during…

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Expressing solidarity with protesting students, SC advocates recite Constitution's Preamble

Supreme Court advocates recited the Constitution's Preamble during their lunch recess. This action supported the Jantar Mantar protest and opposed police actions against demonstrators. Senior advocates Indira Jaising and S Muralidhar led the lawyers in this significant demonstration. They stated their presence was to stand with students and demand justice…

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India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators

Young protesters in India are camping on the streets of New Delhi

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NDA, INDIA Bloc MPs face off at Parliament's Makar Dwar amid NEET protests

While Opposition members protested against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, NDA parliamentarians demonstrated against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, who was suspended from the Lok Sabha for making objectionable remarks against women MPs.

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CJP alleges BJP workers tried to disrupt NEET protest, vows agitation will continue

Cockroach Janta Party representatives allege BJP workers are disrupting ongoing student protests. They claim outsiders are sent to incite violence and defame peaceful demonstrators. The party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it non-negotiable. Protesters continue their demonstration, which has entered its thirty-fourth day. Union Health Minister JP Nadda…

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'Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable': CJP on NEET protest

The Cockroach Janta Party chief spokesperson stated the Education Minister's resignation is non-negotiable. He emphasized that the protest will continue until this demand is met. Sonam Wangchuk agreed that the ongoing protest must remain peaceful. Union Minister JP Nadda urged against politicizing the paper leak issue. Nadda stated the government…

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Pradhan unlikely to resign but centre keen on relief measures for kin of victims: Govt functionary

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will likely remain in his position despite protests. The government is ready for serious engagement with the Cockroach Janta Party protesters. Union Health Minister JP Nadda has met with CJP representatives to discuss their demands. The government is prepared to consider compensation for affected families.…

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From ‘Godi media’ taunts to assault: The reporters caught in Jantar Mantar’s anger

Four days after a young NDTV reporter covered the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, her mother was surrounded in a neighbourhood park by people demanding to know why her daughter had lied.

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Sonam Wangchuk says he will end fast if govt assures no action against young protesters

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged the government to provide assurances that young protesters will not encounter legal repercussions. He indicated he would cease his fast if students go unpunished. Wangchuk praised the non-violent spirit of the 'Chalo Sansad' rally and highlighted the importance of engaging in discussions about compensation and legislative…

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'India needs you, not in suffering, but in service': Opposition MPs urge Activist Sonam Wangchuk to end fast

Opposition MPs met Sonam Wangchuk, urging him to end his hunger strike. They assured him that examination irregularities would be raised in Parliament. The MPs expressed full support for the students' movement and its cause. They requested Wangchuk to withdraw his fast for the nation's benefit. Parliamentarians promised to seek…

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Sonam Wangchuk stable in ICU; CJP urges him to end hunger strike

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is hospitalized in Gurugram and receiving intensive care. The Cockroach Janta Party urged him to end his hunger strike due to his valuable life. CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until their demands are met. They declined a meeting invitation from Union Health Minister JP…

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