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Compensation demand meets resistance on resignation
The Hindu··24 Jul
CJP told ministers it had demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for suicide victims' families and withdrawal of FIRs against protesters, alongside the resignation demand. The government responded positively to compensation and FIR withdrawal but sought until Saturday on Pradhan's resignation. The CRPF separately said it is verifying reports of pellet gun use against protesters on July 20.
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What It Means For You
- Protesters and their families wait to see whether the government's 24-hour deadline produces a resignation decision.
- Compensation and FIR withdrawal, if finalised, would directly affect protesting students and victims' families.
- Commuters and residents near Jantar Mantar remain affected until talks produce a lasting resolution.
What's Happening
- The government and CJP held talks on July 24 at the Constitution Club of India.
- CJP reiterated that Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable and gave the government 24 hours to respond.
- The CRPF said separately that it is verifying reports of pellet gun use against protesters on July 20.
A Narrowing List of Demands
- The government has shown flexibility on compensation and FIR withdrawal but not yet on the resignation demand.
- A third round of talks is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
- The standoff has now stretched past a month since the CJP's protest began on June 20.
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