CJP Protest: Amid the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led students protest at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi government has announced that the liquor shops on the weekend will close at 8 pm, instead of 10 pm, its normal time. The government stated that the shop operators have been directed to follow the timings, adding that the decision was taken to maintain the law and order amid the large gathering in the central parts of the national capital.
Closure Time Temporarily Changed
While providing details, the officials stated that the decision was taken after the government received inputs from the Delhi police. The inputs indicated that additional preventive measures were needed to maintain law and order in the Central Delhi. Earlier on Friday, heavy force was deployed in the region amid a surge in protesters at the Jantar Mantar.
The officials further stated that this temporary change in the closure time of liquor shops has been made to prevent any unwanted incident during the protest.
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns
Amid the ongoing nationwide protest, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday announced his resignation. While sharing his resignation letter in a post on X, Pradhan informed that he has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pradhan further stated that the recent developments had affected him, adding that the issue was not a matter of personal reputation.
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"To ensure that anti-national elements are not benefitted by the situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country, that the nation remains united, students in India do not get tangled in legal complexities and focus on their studies and their career, I have tendered my resignation to the Prime Minister," Pradhan's letter read.
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"The developments of the past ten days have saddened me. This is not a matter of my personal reputation. The youth of India are the nation's greatest strength. It is my resolve that our young people must not fall into the trap of misinformation and confusion," he added.
(Updates to follow)