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Speaking to reporters, Nadda said the protesters' delegation met him and submitted a written petition following detailed discussions.

Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Monday said protesters had approached the government for talks for the first time and urged them to call off their sit-in after discussions concluded.

Nadda said the protesters' delegation met him and submitted a written petition following detailed discussions.

"This morning, for the first time, a proposal came from the protesters to hold talks with the government, and our discussions have been ongoing since 11:50 AM.

The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. An initial verbal discussion was held in detail with their delegation, and they submitted a written petition to me around 4 PM.

I have requested all the protesters to end their sit-in and assist the administration in restoring normalcy."

The remarks came amid the ongoing CJP-led protest, with demonstrators demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and recurring paper leaks. The protesters have also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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