Live: CJP gears up for nationwide protest with 'one day, one demand' call

CJP Protest LiveCockroach Janta Party Nationwide Protest Live Updates: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has given a call for a nationwide protest today (July 24), urging people to hold demonstrations in every district across the country as it rejected the Centre's offer for talks. The outfit insisted that any dialogue with the government should only happen at a neutral venue. It also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on action against paper leaks did not address the issue of accountability or its main demand of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-related irregularities. The CJP appeared firm in its stance to continue its agitation even as Sonam Wangchuk finally broke his fast after being on a hunger strike for 26 days. The 59-year-old activist announced the end of his fast after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him at the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram around Thursday midnight and conveyed the government's assurances about meeting his demands. Follow IndiaToday.in for live updates on the CJP protest....Read MoreCJP founder Abhijeet Dipke meets supporters at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. (File photo. Credits: PTI)Jul 24, 2026 08:27 ISTCJP Nationwide Protest: Cockroach Janta party says Centre has agreed for talks at 'neutral venue'Cockroach Janta Party has said that the Centre has agreed to its request for a discussion at a "neutral venue." In a byte posted on X by news agency ANI at 2.15 am on Friday, July 24, Sourav Das, the CJP's spokesperson said, "... Tomorrow, 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." #WATCH | Delhi: Saurav Das, Chief Spokesperson, Cockroach Janta Party, says, "... Tomorrow, 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..." pic.twitter.com/OOBnq8bqb7 — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 08:20 ISTCJP Nationwide Protest: Cockroach Janta Party reiterates demand for Pradhan's resignation after Wangchuk breaks fastThe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) reiterated its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, after Sonam Wangchuk ended his prolonged hunger strike. In a video message, the outfit's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, expressed his gratitude towards the 59-year-old activist's "extraordinary courage and sacrifice." He 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. The Cockroach Janta Party’s peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns." 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… pic.twitter.com/XXaubgkEbW — Cockroach is Back (@Cockroachisback) July 23, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 08:06 ISTCJP Nationwide Protest: Cockroach Janta Party urges supporters to not let Sonam Wangchuk's sacrifice go in vainReferring to the 26-day fast that activist Sonam Wangchuk endured as part of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the outfit said, "Don’t let the sacrifice of Sonam Wangchuk go in vain, resignation of Dharmendar Pradhan is non-negotiable." This came as the CJP prepared to expand its agitation across India with a call for a nationwide protest. Wangchuk broke his indefinite fast after 26 days in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh around Thursday midnight at the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The central demand of the CJP-led agitation is the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-related irregularities. (With inputs from Amit) Jul 24, 2026 07:59 ISTCJP Protest: Sonam Wangchuk's first message for supporters surfaces after breaking 26-day hunger strikeActivist Sonam Wangchuk addressed his supporters through a video message hours after breaking his prolonged hunger strike, saying the end of his fast marked the "beginning of accountability." "Sonam Wangchuk ends his fast after 26 days upon getting assurance from the government and members of parliament of all political parties that the issue of accountability in the failing examination system will be discussed on the floors of the Indian Parliament. The government also gave assurance that families of suicide victims in the recent NEET examination paper leak will be given adequate compensation and that there will be no cases registered against the peacefully protesting students and youths," said the message accompanying the video on his X handle. END OF HUNGER... BEGINNING OF ACCOUNTABILITY...! Sonam Wangchuk ends his fast after 26 days upon getting assurance from the government and members of parliament of all political parties that the issue of accountability in the failing examination system will be discussed on the… pic.twitter.com/0C9YX5VlsL — Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 24, 2026 The message was posted early Friday. The 59-year-old activist broke his fast in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram around Thursday midnight. Jul 24, 2026 07:38 ISTCJP Protest: Amid Cockroach Janta Party's protest, Delhi Police identifies, blocks 480 Pakistan-based social media accountsAs many as 480 social media accounts allegedly operated from Pakistan have been identified for systematically spreading rumours and misinformation, according to the Delhi Police. All of these accounts have been blocked, an official said. The police said that the social media accounts were attempting to mislead people — especially students and other young people — by spreading rumours. "480 Pakistan-based social media handles involved in coordinated misinformation campaigns were identified and blocked. Delhi Police appeals to students and youth to be wary of such foreign accounts spreading rumours to mislead the situation," Delhi Police said in a post on X on Thursday. The police also urged the public to rely only on verified information, and use social media responsibly. This comes amid the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP's) protest in Delhi. (With inputs from Himanshu Mishra, Piyush) Jul 24, 2026 07:30 ISTCJP Protest: 17 Delhi Metro stations to remain shut today. Check DMRC circularDelhi Metro services continue to face disruption as 17 stations remain shut today, amid the Cockroach Janta Party's protest. In a service update posted on X, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) listed the names of the stations that will remain closed from 7.30 am today until further notice. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. 1. Lok Kalyan Marg 2. Rajiv Chowk 3. Patel Chowk 4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg 5. Barakhambha Road 6. Supreme Court 7. Seva Teerth 8. Janpath 9. Mandi House 10. Central Secretariat 11. ITO 12. Delhi Gate 13. Indraprastha \14. Khan Market 15. Jor Bagh 16. Shivaji Stadium 17. Jhandewalan According to the DMRC, while the gates will remain closed in these 17 stations, interchange facilities will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. Jul 24, 2026 07:21 ISTCJP Nationwide Protest: Cockroach Janta Party calls on supporters to express solidarity with those injured in DelhiIn its call for a nationwide protest on Friday, July 24, the Cockroach Janta Party said gatherings would be held across the country under the slogan "Every district. One day. One demand", where participants would read out the protesters' demands and express solidarity with students, parents and others who were injured in the police action in Delhi on July 20. (With inputs from PTI)