New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Stone pelting was reported in the Connaught Place area of the national capital on Monday, according to Delhi Police.
A video showed a group of youths throwing stones from behind police barricades or after stepping close to them.
Delhi Police appealed to all protesters to maintain peace, exercise restraint, and cooperate with authorities in ensuring public order.
“All participants are requested to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner, refrain from indulging in any unlawful or violent activities, and comply with the lawful directions issued by police officers/personnel deployed on duty,” Delhi Police said in a post on X.
The police also advised people not to believe or circulate rumors, misinformation, or unverified content on any platform.
“Citizens are requested to rely only on authentic sources of information and extend their cooperation to Delhi Police in maintaining peace, harmony, and public order,” the post added.
Meanwhile, a delegation of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday to discuss its demands. The Union minister appealed to the protesters to end their sit-in.
Nadda, who is also the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, said in a post on X that a proposal for talks with the government had come from the protesters for the first time on Monday morning.
He said discussions began around 11:50 a.m. and took place in a cordial atmosphere.
“There was detailed verbal discussion first, and a written petition was given to me at about 4 p.m. I requested all the protesters to end their protest and assist the administration in restoring normalcy,” he added.
CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said the delegation presented three demands before Nadda, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation of Rs. 1 crore for the families of NEET aspirants, “more than 20 of whom have lost their lives.”
He also demanded that activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently hospitalized, be “released immediately.”
Das said the protest would continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
“We met JP Nadda twice. During the meeting, we stated our three demands. First, that Sonam Wangchuk be released immediately… Second, we demand that Dharmendra Pradhan must resign; he should either be dismissed from the Cabinet or resign voluntarily. The protest will continue until his resignation is secured. Third, we demand compensation of Rs. 1 crore for the families of the NEET aspirants, more than 20 of whom have lost their lives. We approached JP Nadda regarding these demands,” Das told ANI.
Das also reiterated the demands in a post on X, stating that the delegation remained at Nadda’s residence for about four hours.
“The demands have been conveyed, including immediate resignation/sacking of Dharmendra Pradhan,” he said.
“The Minister assured us he will discuss this at the appropriate level. However, no commitments have been made so far. The peaceful protesters will not rest until the demand is met!” Das said.
The monsoon session of Parliament began on a stormy note Monday, with the opposition forcing adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha over several demands, including the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak. (ANI)
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