The Cockroach Janta Party called off its Jantar Mantar protest on Saturday, July 25, 2026 [1], after the government accepted its key demands.
The resolution of the agitation marks a significant victory for the protesters seeking accountability over the NEET-UG paper-leak controversy. The concessions include the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and financial support for affected families.
National spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said, "All our demands have been accepted" [1]. The agreement followed talks held at Vithalbhai Patel House in New Delhi [2].
Central government officials agreed to a five-point charter [4] to resolve the crisis. Beyond the resignation of the education minister, the government agreed to withdraw First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against protesters, and provide compensation to the families of NEET victims [3].
J P Nadda said, "We will consider the protesters' five-point charter" [4]. A CJP representative said the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan addressed one of the group's core demands [3].
The duration of the agitation varied by report, described as weeks-long by some [2] and month-long by others [5]. While the protest ended immediately following the talks, some reports indicate a subsequent round of discussions is scheduled in four weeks [6].
“"All our demands have been accepted,"”
The resignation of a cabinet minister in response to street protests indicates the high level of public and political pressure surrounding the NEET-UG leak. By accepting the five-point charter, the government has prioritized immediate social stability and the pacification of student activists over the tenure of its education leadership.
