Live: No talks without Pradhan's resignation, says CJP ahead of 3rd meeting with govt

NewsIndiaLive: No talks without Pradhan's resignation, says CJP ahead of 3rd meeting with govtCJP Protest LiveCockroach Janta Party Protest Live Updates: A third round of meeting between representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Centre is set to be held today. After the previous round of talks, CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka had said that the prospects of two out of their three main demands being met were looking positive. However, the point of contention remained the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the CJP representatives said. Hours later, sources within the government ruled out the possibility of the minister's resignation. "Resigning and running away from responsibility will be the easiest thing to do. People have given us the mandate, and we will deliver," they stated. During the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also thanked everyone for the responses and positive suggestions received to his video, where he announced the government's decision to bring a strict law to punish those involved in paper leaks. Follow IndiaToday.in for all the latest updates on the CJP protest....Read MoreCJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. (File Photo: PTI)Jul 25, 2026 10:14 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Rahul Gandhi slams PM, lists 'cruel steps' against students demanding their rightsCongress MP and the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government while listing what he described as "cruel steps against students who are demanding their rights," including closure of several Delhi Metro stations amid the ongoing protest by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over NEET-related irregularities. "Shut down the metro. Shut down the roads. Shut down the shops. Shut down the Internet. Shut down the food. The government has taken these cruel steps against students who are demanding their rights. But there's just one thing they couldn't shut down, Mr. Modi—paper leaks," he said in a post (originally in Hindi) on X. Jul 25, 2026 09:56 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Nihangs wield sticks amid protesters in Delhi, crowd scatters in panicChaos unfolded briefly as at least three Nihang Sikhs began swinging sticks amid a crowd of protesters in front of the Bank of Baroda on Parliament Street in New Delhi. Eyewitnesses said the Nihangs suddenly started wielding the stick while people rushed away from the area to avoid being hit. One of them also attempted to perform a stunt on the spot. During the incident, he himself lost balance and fell to the ground. (With inputs from Himanshu Mishra) Jul 25, 2026 09:14 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Delhi liquor shops ordered to shut early for the weekend due to Cockroach Janta Party protestsLiquor shops in Delhi have reportedly been directed by the authorities to shut early until the end of the current weekend, in view of the ongoing student protests led by the Cocroach Janta Party. Click here to read the full story Jul 25, 2026 08:50 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Over 2,500 people with criminal backgrounds identified at Jantar Mantar by police, sources sayMore than 2,500 people with criminal backgrounds have been identified at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, the site of the Cockroach Janta Party's ongoing protest, sources said. Individuals with criminal backgrounds have allegedly infiltrated the crowd and are targeting the police, they added. So far, the Delhi Police has registered a total of 15 FIRs. According to Delhi Police sources, Facial Recognition System (FRS)-enabled cameras have been installed with security considerations in mind. They say the measure is focused on maintaining law and order and also ensuring the safety of the protesters. (With inputs from Himanshu Mishra) Jul 25, 2026 08:31 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Amid CJP protests, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says 'nowadays conversation has stopped within even families'Amid the ongoing youth protests led by Cockroach Janta Party over NEET-related irregularities, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has addressed concerns about changing social dynamics and intergenerational communication. He said younger people nowadays are more questioning than previous generations and stressed the need for dialogue, affection and engagement within families. At an event in Delhi on Friday, Bhagwat said, "When we were young, it was an era of obedience. That's not the case anymore. The new generation asks questions. We have to explain the reasoning to them. We need to give them a lot of affection. We need to spend time with them. We need to communicate with them... Nowadays, conversation has stopped even within families." (With agency inputs) Jul 25, 2026 08:25 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Additional barricades installed around Jantar Mantar, interlinked with each other using chainsWatch: As part of the Delhi Police's preventive measures amid the Cockroach Janta Party's ongoing agitation, additional barricades have been set up around Jantar Mantar, the site of the protest. The barricades have also been interlinked using heavy-duty chains and reinforced through welding. #WATCH | Security intensified around Jantar Mantar as Delhi Police set up additional barricades that have been interlinked with heavy duty chains and reinforced through welding. pic.twitter.com/I9tNCvGp6X — ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2026 (With agency inputs) Jul 25, 2026 08:20 ISTCJP Protest 2026: CJP may announce another march to Parliament after today's meeting with govtAccording to sources, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) may announce another march to Parliament following its meeting with the government today. (With inputs from Himanshu Mishra)