The Cockroach Janta Party reiterated its demand that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign following a second round of discussions with the Centre on Friday [1].

The standoff highlights growing political pressure over the NEET exam paper leak, as student protests continue to escalate across the country [3].

Representatives met at the Constitution Club of India in Delhi for the talks [1]. A spokesperson for the CJP said that the resignation of the Education Minister remains a non-negotiable condition for the party [1]. The CJP holds Pradhan responsible for the security failures that led to the leak of the examination papers [3].

While the CJP maintains its stance, reports indicate that Pradhan is unlikely to resign at this time [3]. The government said it remains open to further talks with the party to resolve the crisis [3].

The central government has requested a formal response from the CJP by Saturday afternoon [1]. Despite these ongoing negotiations, the CJP warned that student protests will persist until the minister is removed from office [1].

The dispute centers on the integrity of the national medical entrance exam, and the accountability of the ministry overseeing the process [3]. The CJP argues that only a change in leadership can restore trust in the examination system [1].

“The resignation of the Education Minister remains a non-negotiable condition.”

The insistence on a ministerial resignation transforms a bureaucratic failure into a high-stakes political confrontation. By making the resignation 'non-negotiable,' the CJP is leveraging student unrest to force a leadership change, while the government's refusal to concede suggests it is attempting to contain the fallout without admitting systemic ministerial failure.