CJP has called off its 36-day protest after the Centre agreed to withdraw cases against protesters, provide compensation to NEET victims' families and hold further talks on education reforms.
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced the withdrawal of its agitation with immediate effect after talks with the central government resulted in assurances on its major demands. The organisation urged students and supporters to return home peacefully following the agreement.
The decision came after a meeting between CJP representatives and Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. The ministers assured the delegation that the government would provide a written commitment by Tuesday regarding the withdrawal of cases filed against protesters.
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CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the government had agreed to withdraw FIRs registered against demonstrators during the agitation, including cases filed in different states. He added that authorities had promised to share details of the FIRs and complete the withdrawal process soon.
The protest group also said the Centre agreed to provide compensation to families of students who died by suicide in connection with examination-related issues. CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka said the government had accepted the demand for compensation under applicable rules and regulations.
The announcement followed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, which CJP described as the first major outcome of its movement. Sonam Wangchuk, who undertook a 26-day hunger strike during the protest, had earlier called Pradhan's resignation a "victory of democracy" and urged that the focus now shift towards reforms.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the organisation was withdrawing the protest "in good faith" with the expectation that all commitments made by the government would be fulfilled within the agreed timelines.
The agitation, which began at Jantar Mantar on June 20, focused on alleged examination irregularities, paper leaks and broader reforms in India's education and examination systems.
Along with compensation and withdrawal of cases, CJP said discussions also covered a wider five-point demand charter related to education and exam reforms. A follow-up meeting with the government is expected in around four weeks to discuss these issues further.
The group said it would continue monitoring the implementation of the government's assurances and could revisit its position if commitments were not fulfilled.
The withdrawal marks the end of a 36-day protest campaign that saw large student participation, Wangchuk's hunger strike and growing political attention over examination reforms and accountability in the education system.
Published: 25 Jul 2026, 06:14 pm IST
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