NEW DELHI: The government and the Sarsoor Janta Party are scheduled to hold talks on Friday at the Constitution Club of India here after the Center “agreed” to the party’s request to hold the meeting at a neutral venue.
There has been no official confirmation from the government regarding this yet.
The development comes hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike late Thursday evening following government assurances on his key demands.
The meeting is likely to be held around 12:30 p.m.
CJP spokesperson Sourav Das said the party welcomed the government’s decision “to accept its request for a neutral venue.”
“A discussion has been called. We are very happy that the government has agreed to our request to hold the meeting at a neutral location, and the Constitutional Club of India has been chosen,” Das told reporters.
“I hope the government comes with an open mind and listens to the people,” he said.
The Justice and Development Party had previously rejected the government’s invitation to hold talks at the minister’s residence or office, and insisted that the discussions should be held in a neutral place.
The last round of talks between the two sides was held on July 20, when CJP national spokespersons Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Health Minister JP Nadda at his residence.
The two leaders later claimed they remained in “virtual detention” during the meeting, and said they then insisted that any future discussions with the government be held only in a neutral location.
The CJP confirmed that its protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Pradhan’s resignation.
In addition to seeking his resignation, the group demanded accountability for alleged violations in competitive exams, reforms in the education system, $Compensation of Rs 1 crore to families of students who died by suicide after alleged NEET paper leak, withdrawal of all FIRs and legal action against peaceful protesters who participated in the movement.
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