Protests Intensify as Government Invites Dialogue
The Cockroach Janta Party, leading the protests, has called for nationwide peaceful protests on July 24, after rejecting the Centre’s invitation for talks at Union Minister J.P. Nadda’s office. The party has demanded that either the Ministers come to Jantar Mantar or hold the talks at a neutral venue.
Key Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Student rights and protection from police brutality
- Swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks
Meanwhile, shops in Delhi’s Connaught Place will close by 6:30 p.m. today due to security concerns, and police are stopping students from reaching the protest site. Social activist Anna Hazare undertook a two-hour-long silent protest to support the students, and Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has extended her support to the protesters.
Government’s Response
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has invited youth leaders for talks, and PM Modi has announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure swift punishment for those involved in paper leaks. However, the protesters remain firm on their demands, and the Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a PIL seeking a probe into the protest on July 24.
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