According to The Assam Tribune, the Central government has formally opened dialogue channels with the Cockroach Janta Party. However, the diplomatic outreach is unfolding against a backdrop of intense street battles.

Around 10-15 frontline protesters were detained as security forces fired tear gas to repel attempts to breach the barricades near Jantar Mantar. The dual approach of police force and political dialogue reflects a government scrambling to contain the fallout.