Explained: Why JP Nadda has become the Centre’s face to deal with CJP agaitation
Government sources said JP Nadda’s selection reflected both his stature and his reputation as a consensus-builder capable of handling sensitive situations.
Government sources said JP Nadda’s selection reflected both his stature and his reputation as a consensus-builder capable of handling sensitive situations.
The delegation submitted a written memorandum seeking Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, compensation for NEET aspirants’ families and unrestricted movement for Sonam Wangchuk.
Around 250-300 protesters remained at Jantar Mantar, where student groups voiced concern that talks with the Centre could weaken the agitation’s original demands.
The protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in New Delhi on Monday seemed to be one of the biggest challenges to the Narendra Modi government since the farmers' agitation forced the repeal of the three contentious farm laws in 2021.
Police moved in on one end of Delhi. Diplomacy sat quietly on the other. CJP's founder was picked up minutes after his colleagues walked into Nadda's residence, hoping talks could still work.
Nadda, in his address to the gathering, stated, “Every moment of the Prime Minister’s life is dedicated to the nation and service. Over the last 11 years as PM, he has strengthened India globally and established a unique identity for the country. He has upheld Indian culture and ideology.”
The late-evening meeting, considered significant in view of the upcoming Assembly elections, saw discussions on a range of election-related issues, including the BJP’s strategy for seat-sharing within the NDA.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will jointly inaugurate this ambitious campaign in Rohtak on September 17, coinciding with the nationwide launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Madhya Pradesh on his birthday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on his oath-taking as the 15th Vice President of India and wished him a successful tenure.
During a meeting conducted by the health ministry, which included the Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava, and other senior officers, Nadda reviewed the current Dengue and Malaria situation in the country.
