CJP Protest Highlights: Dipke welcomes Wangchuk ending fast, says ‘protest will continue till Pradhan resigns’

PM Modi after Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast wrote on X: "I urge Sonam ji to follow her routine as per the doctors' advice and regain his old weight as soon as possible. I pray to the Lord that Sonam ji remains healthy."

Wangchuk Ends Fast, But CJP Says Protest Will Continue Until Dharmendra Pradhan Quits

Abhijeet Dipke wrote on X: "We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days.

Thank you, sir, for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far too precious to this country.

The Cockroach Janta Party’s peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns."

Sonam Wangchuk wrote on X: "Just now in the presence of Union Ministers Sh. JP Nadda, Dr. Jitendra Singh and the senior leaders of Apex Body of Leh Ladakh I finally broke my fast after 26 days. Earlier 65 members of parliament from different political parties had visited or signed letters urging me to break the fast. This was done after long negotiations on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country. I will explain the conditions in detail in a separate video very soon. Meanwhile I urge you all to stay very vigillant about not allowing violence of any kind anywhere."

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike at the hospital in the presence of Union Health Minister J P Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh.

The hunger strike had been launched as part of the ongoing protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

Wangchuk had earlier said he would end his fast if the Centre assured that no punitive action or FIRs would be initiated against peaceful protesters.

His decision to end the fast comes amid renewed engagement between the Centre and protest leaders over the students' demands.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid escalating protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, said the Centre will discuss stricter measures against examination paper leaks at the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow's Cabinet."

"Paper leak is not a minor issue. It has caused pain to lakhs of students and their parents," the Prime Minister said.

"Our foremost responsibility was to ensure that students did not lose an academic year. It was essential to conduct the examinations at the earliest," he said.

"The draft law includes provisions for fast-track courts and stringent punishment. It will be discussed in the Cabinet tomorrow. After incorporating the suggestions of Cabinet colleagues, the Bill will be given its final shape," he said.

"The second week of the Parliament session begins on Monday, and we will make every effort to get the Bill passed by both Houses at the earliest," he said.

A delegation of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is scheduled to meet Union government ministers at 12:30 pm on Friday, PTI reported, citing sources.

The Delhi High Court has designated a Special Fast-Track Court to hear criminal cases related to paper leaks and other unfair practices in public examinations.

The decision comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials in paper leak cases.

Judicial officer Anu Grover Baliga's court has been notified as the specially designated fast-track court.

The court will try offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, along with connected offences.

The special court will operate from the Rouse Avenue Court Complex in Delhi.

The notification takes immediate effect.

The move comes amid ongoing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.

The Centre reshuffled top officials in the Education Ministry amid the ongoing NEET paper leak controversy.

Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi has been transferred to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as secretary.

Joshi was also holding the additional charge of School Education Secretary after Sanjay Kumar retired on June 30.

He was serving as the acting chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Naresh Kumar Gangwar has been appointed as the new Higher Education Secretary.

Gangwar was previously the Secretary, Ministry of Animal Husbandry.

T K Anil Kumar has been appointed as the new School Education Secretary.

Kumar was earlier serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Rural Development.

Below mentioned Metro stations will be closed from 07:30 AM tomorrow (24th July, 2026) till further instructions. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.

1. Lok Kalyan Marg

2. Rajiv Chowk

3. Patel Chowk

4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg

5. Barakhambha Road

6. Supreme Court

7. Seva Teerth

8. Janpath

9. Mandi House

10. Central Secretariat

11. ITO

12. Delhi Gate

13. Indraprastha

14. Khan Market

15. Jor Bagh

16. Shivaji Stadium

17. Jhandewalan

Delhi Police said it had identified and blocked 480 Pakistan-based social media handles allegedly involved in coordinated misinformation campaigns. The police also appealed to students and young people to remain cautious of foreign accounts spreading rumours aimed at misleading the public and escalating the situation.

Delhi University (DU) issued an advisory asking students and faculty members to stay away from the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar. The university warned that participating in unlawful assemblies could result in legal action and urged members of the university community to exercise caution.

India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill shared a message on social media calling for compassion, mutual respect and greater opportunities for young people as protests over the NEET leak paper row.

While Gill did not explicitly refer to the ongoing protests or the NEET controversy, he emphasised the importance of education, peaceful expression and prioritising students' welfare.

"As a young Indian, I believe our generation deserves every opportunity to learn, dream and shape the future we all aspire to," Gill wrote on X.

"I have immense respect for every young person who believes in making their voice heard peacefully," he said.

"Education has the power to shape our nation's future. I hope we move forward with compassion, mutual respect and keeping the best interests of every student at heart. For India's future."

The Opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) and students of the North-Eastern Hill University here on Thursday expressed solidarity with the CJP's protests over NEET paper leak, describing the movement as a fight to safeguard public institutions and the future of India's youth.

Modern School in Central Delhi has announced that classes will be conducted in a hybrid mode from July 24 until further notice due to CJP protest.

Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition protest at Gandhi Smriti in support of students.

A civil rights organisation has demanded an investigation into the conduct of security forces dealing with protesters during the "Chalo Sansad' march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the suspension of mobile internet services within a 1.5 km radius of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from 4 pm until midnight on Thursday.

The Bombay Bar Association on Thursday said the use of police force against the students participating in the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party-led agitation was "deeply disturbing" and unacceptable, while senior city-based lawyer Satish Maneshinde said he would appear for free for any student facing legal action.

Delhi Police said there are no plans to crack down on the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest at Jantar Mantar tonight, PTI reported.

Alia Bhatt opened up being affected by the ongoing student protest led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Praising students who have been protesting against issues in the education system and NEET paper leak, Bhatt said that they represent not only their own aspirations but also the hopes of their families and the countless sacrifices made to help them succeed.

Reflecting on the protests, the Alpha actor said the past few days had “broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope.”