Jantar Mantar protest: Jitendra Singh says 4 proposals sent to CJP; talks can take place at JP Nadda’s office or residence

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the government has sent four formal proposals for discussions with protesting students since yesterday afternoon.

Singh, however, said that the talks with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders can take place at Union Health Minister JP Nadda’s office or residence.

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“The government has sent four formal proposals for discussions with their representatives since yesterday afternoon… This is a standing invitation to all our youth friends that the government is ready for discussions on all issues at your convenience, at any time. Discussions can take place either at JP Nadda’s office or residence,” he said.

He said that the government does not “stand on prestige” and that both he and Nadda will be present for discussions.

“Slowly, by way of discussion, we will progress towards a solution. This is part of a series of continuous steps taken by the government for the welfare of the students. Humbly, I appeal to you all to come and have discussions,” he added.

However, the CJP has clearly stated that any talks with the government will either be held at Jantar Mantar, where thousands of students are protesting against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Ashutosh Ranka, the spokesperson for the party, said that the government fooled them on July 20 when he, along with another CJP leader, went to Nadda’s residence for talks but was allegedly made to wait for hours.

“There is a ‘Janata Darbar’ at Jantar Mantar. The minister will have to come here for discussions,” he said.

Ranka, however, added that for security reasons, they are ready to hold the discussions at a neutral venue near the Jantar Mantar protest site.