According to sources, the government's view changed after the second round of talks with the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP). The students had threatened to hold another big march on the lines of the 'Chalo Sangsad' protest on July 20. The government was already concerned after several students were injured in police action during the July 20 protest. Security agencies had also issued reports warning that anti-national forces were trying to take advantage of the volatile situation. Sources said that digital surveillance has identified over 400 social media accounts - including around 100 Instagram accounts allegedly operated from Pakistan - that were actively spreading the students' protest. Initial analysis has shown that several of these accounts were active during 'Operation Sindoor' in the past and were involved in spreading anti-India narratives, misinformation and propaganda targeting Indian security forces. In addition, the Delhi Police's 'facial recognition system' has identified around 400 people with criminal records in and around the Jantar Mantar protest site between July 20 and July 24. Some of the suspects have also been linked to the July 20 vandalism, sources said.
According to sources, before final discussions with the CJP, the government decided that national interest and maintaining public order should be given priority. To defuse tension in the Jantar Mantar area and prevent the spread of protests, Dharmendra Pradhan decided to resign and eventually President Droupadi Murmu accepted his resignation. Hours later, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi was given the additional charge of the Education Ministry.