NEET Protest: Govt, Opposition at Odds, CJP Seeks Neutral Talks, Dipke Urges Wangchuk to End Fast

The Centre on Wednesday reiterated that it is ready to discuss the NEET paper leak issue in Parliament, even as repeated disruptions by the Opposition stalled proceedings in the Rajya Sabha.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government had been willing to debate the issue from the beginning, but accused the Opposition of creating fresh conditions instead of allowing a structured discussion. BJP President and Leader of the House J.P. Nadda also maintained that the government was prepared to debate all issues, while Opposition parties continued to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before any discussion. Amid the uproar, the Deputy Chairman adjourned the House till 3 p.m.

CJP ready for talks only at 'neutral zone'; Dipke urges Wangchuk to end fast

Outside Parliament, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) indicated its willingness to hold talks with the government, but only at a "neutral zone" near Jantar Mantar rather than at any minister's residence or office.

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said police had informed them that BJP president J.P. Nadda wished to meet the protesters, but the group suggested a neutral venue instead.

Das added that the CJP was not in direct contact with Rahul Gandhi, but welcomed the Opposition's peaceful protest and condemned the police action against him and other MPs. 

Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, assuring him that the movement for justice would continue with greater strength until its demands are fulfilled.

PM assures strict action against paper leaks, says Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government is ready to hold a discussion on the NEET issue in the Rajya Sabha, but accused the Congress of introducing new conditions that are preventing the debate from taking place.

Speaking after the NDA's 'Mangal Milan' meeting at Parliament Annexe, Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reaffirmed that protecting the future of India's youth remained the government's priority.

According to Rijiju, the PM said strict measures had already been introduced to prevent future examination paper leaks, called for the harshest possible punishment for those responsible, and stressed that no one should be allowed to tamper with students' futures.

Despite both the government and the CJP expressing willingness for dialogue, the political standoff over the NEET controversy continued to dominate Parliament and protests outside it.