The Central Government and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are likely to hold talks at a neutral venue on Friday. This development comes after the government agreed to meet the party at a neutral venue.

Details of the meeting

As per ANI reports, the meeting would take place at the Constitution Club of India at around 12:30 PM. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das welcomed the government’s decision to hold talks at a neutral venue.

According to ANI, Das 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.”

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Vaishnavi Gaur, another spokesperson, said, “The government has agreed to meet us at a neutral place. We will be putting our demands, which we have been consistent with from the first day.

The demands: Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Second is compensation for the families… All the FIRs on innocent protesters should be dropped.”

Sonam Wangchuk breaks his fast

Educator and Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh.

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Sonam Wangchuk breaks his fast | X (Sonam Wangchuk)

In a post on X early Friday morning, Wangchuk said he ended his hunger strike, while adding that this was done after a long negotiation on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country.

The educator also urged everyone to stay vigilant about not allowing violence of any kind anywhere.

Moreover, on Friday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke wrote on X, “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.”

He further noted that the CJP’s peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

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PM Modi announces Fast-Track Courts

Amid the widespread protests led by the CJP, PM Modi, in a self-recorded video shared on X, announced that the Union Cabinet will take up a draft Bill providing for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishment for offenders.

FAQs

1) Where will the government and CJP hold talks?

The government and the CJP will hold talks at the Constitution Club of India in Delhi.

2) What did PM Modi announce in his video?

PM Modi, in a self-recorded video, announced the plans of setting up Fast-Track Courts to resolve the NEET issue.