India, July 23 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the government was ready to hold talks with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) either at BJP president JP Nadda's residence or office, asserting that the government was open to discussions.

"Wherever you want we can discuss, either at Nadda Ji's house or office," Singh said. He also said that the government has approached the CJP four times so far.

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The minister said the government remained open to negotiations and once again appealed to the CJP leadership to come forward for talks.

"I again request them to come for discussions and let us find a solution," Singh said.

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