"Your Convenience, Any Time": Centre's Appeal To Protesters For Talks
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has issued an open invitation to student protesters and the Cockroach Janta Party for discussions regarding the NEET paper leak. The government is offering multiple venues for talks, while the opposition group insists that the government must initiate the meeting at the protest site.
Why it matters
The ongoing standoff between student protesters and the government over examination integrity highlights significant political tension regarding education administration.
Underlining that the government has sent four proposals for discussions since yesterday, Union Minister Jitendra Singh reiterated that the government is ready for discussions "any time", in a big outreach to the Cockroach Janta Party and student protesters."The government has sent four formal proposals for discussions with their representatives since last 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," Jitendra Singh said.The Minister said that he will be joined by his fellow Minister JP Nadda during the discussions. "Discussions can take place either at JP Nadda's office or residence. We do not stand on prestige. Union Health Minister JP Nadda and I will be present for discussions. Slowly, by way of discussion, we will progress towards a solution.
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