The Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament was called off after police lathicharge on student protesters, leaving many of them injured, the outfit’s founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Monday evening.
Dipke alleged that the Delhi Police “fractured” the heads of 12-year-old girls and allegedly tore clothes of women protesters.
The police have denied the allegations, claiming that some of the protesters resorted to stone pelting, promoting minimum use of force.
At least 50 paramilitary personnel and 10 police officials were reportedly injured in the violence.
The police also vacated the Jantar Mantar protest site but Dipke said that the agitation would continue. He urged people to join him outside the Kerala Bhavan near Jantar Mantar.
Earlier in the day, CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda and submitted the organisation’s demands, including Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and compensation for families of students who allegedly committed suicides over paper leaks.
Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike at Sonam Wangchuk’s request before the party reported that he had been taken away.
CJP Parliament march and Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: Highlights
Dipke says Parliament march called off
"We have called off our Parliament march. The children who were beaten and subjected to brutality — Delhi Police fractured the heads of 12-year-old girls. When I was watching near the barricades, I saw police personnel grabbing girls by their necks. A girl just told me that police personnel tore her clothes. Later, after taking her into detention, they also placed a foot on her chest. Wherever I saw people here, the police were swinging batons indiscriminately without thinking, injuring people's heads... The police were not concerned about these children. The police wanted someone or the other to lose blood today. I did not want that to happen. It is our responsibility; we were concerned about these children because they had come on our call," he said.
Dipke says Parliament march called off
"We have called off our Parliament march. The children who were beaten and subjected to brutality — Delhi Police fractured the heads of 12-year-old girls. When I was watching near the barricades, I saw police personnel grabbing girls by their necks. A girl just told me that police personnel tore her clothes. Later, after taking her into detention, they also placed a foot on her chest. Wherever I saw people here, the police were swinging batons indiscriminately without thinking, injuring people's heads... The police were not concerned about these children. The police wanted someone or the other to lose blood today. I did not want that to happen. It is our responsibility; we were concerned about these children because they had come on our call," he said.
CJP Parliament march: Delhi Police sources claim 50 paramilitary personnel, 10 officers injured
More than 50 police and paramilitary personnel were injured in today's violence. Around 10 officers, including both IPS and DANIPS personnel. The police are registering multiple cases regarding the violence. Today, the police detained several protesters and individuals involved in the violence from various locations. The police will identify other individuals involved in the violence based on video footage: Delhi Police Sources
Abhijeet Dipke says Jantar Mantar protest against Dharmendra Pradhan to continue
"The BJP had sent goons to infiltrate the protest and tried to create mischief today. CJP and its protesters have a track record of peaceful protests. Young students were assaulted by the Police to send a message - never dare to raise your voice again,' Dipke said. He said the brutal repression of the youth shows the govt is not happy with just taking 20 NEET students’ lives. They would have killed protestors had we continued to push our way through and reach the Parliament. "That’s why we are now back at Jantar Mantar where our peaceful protest continues," he added.
Abhijeet Dipke says Jantar Mantar protest against Dharmendra Pradhan to continue
"The BJP had sent goons to infiltrate the protest and tried to create mischief today. CJP and its protesters have a track record of peaceful protests. Young students were assaulted by the Police to send a message - never dare to raise your voice again,' Dipke said. He said the brutal repression of the youth shows the govt is not happy with just taking 20 NEET students’ lives. They would have killed protestors had we continued to push our way through and reach the Parliament. "That’s why we are now back at Jantar Mantar where our peaceful protest continues," he added.
Arvind Kejriwal says students' future has been ruined
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday extended support to the CJP protesters amid the police crackdown during the Sansad Chalo march. Speaking from Punjab, he said large numbers of students from across the country had gathered in Delhi and alleged that they were being stopped from marching to Parliament.
Kejriwal claimed that the internet had been shut down in parts of central Delhi and questioned where students were supposed to go after alleged paper leaks and what he described as flaws in the examination and evaluation process. He said the students' grievances were not being heard and alleged that their future had been ruined.
Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi 'most youth-hostile PM'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the police action against CJP protesters, calling him "the most youth-hostile Prime Minister in India's history." His remarks came after Delhi Police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and other protesters during the Sansad Chalo march on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session.
Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi could not even seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, whom he described as a "failed minister." Referring to 152 alleged paper leaks, he claimed that 7.5 crore students had been affected and said no one responsible had been punished.
CJP says sit-in protest continues at Jantar Mantar
The CJP on Monday said its sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar is continuing, asserting that the demonstration has not been called off despite talks with the government. In a post on X, the group said Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, were continuing the protest.
According to the post, the protesters are currently gathered in front of Kerala House near Jantar Mantar. The CJP reiterated that the ongoing demonstration remains peaceful and declared that "this peaceful protest is not ending."
Waris Pathan urges Centre to hold talks with student protesters
AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan on Monday urged the Centre to engage in dialogue with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, saying the government should listen to their demands instead of resorting to police action.
Pathan alleged that protesters were being detained, baton-charged and subjected to tear gas instead of being heard. He said such a response was neither in the interest of students nor conducive to a healthy democracy.
Rajiv Chowk Metro Station reopens after temporary closure
Delhi Metro's Rajiv Chowk station has reopened for commuters after being temporarily closed earlier in the day as a precautionary measure due to the CJP march towards Parliament. Metro services have now resumed normal operations at the station.
Dimple Yadav calls student protest crackdown a 'black day' for democracy
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Monday termed the police action against students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak a "black day" for Indian democracy. She said the students had come to Delhi unarmed to raise concerns over alleged corruption, paper leaks, the cancellation of the NEET exam and what she described as the impact of these issues on their future.
Yadav alleged that students were subjected to a lathi-charge and electric shocks during the protest, and claimed that several women protesters complained their clothes were torn during the police action. She also questioned why some personnel involved in the operation were in plain clothes and without visible nameplates.
'They are our children': Priyanka Gandhi questions police action on student protest
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the police action against students protesting over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, asking why force was used against them. Referring to the protesters as "Bache hai hamare" (They are our children), she accused the Centre of refusing to discuss issues related to the education policy in Parliament.
Speaking outside Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, Priyanka Gandhi said the Opposition was demanding a discussion on the education system and other concerns affecting students. She alleged that instead of engaging in a debate, the government responded with tear gas and police action against the protesters.
Deepender Hooda renews demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Monday renewed the party's demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saying the call was first made by Rahul Gandhi after the NEET paper leak controversy. He said the Congress and students across the country were seeking accountability for what he described as the collapse of the education and examination system.
Hooda also demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament on reforming the examination system for the future of students. He alleged that the House was repeatedly adjourned when the Opposition tried to raise the issue and condemned the police action against protesters, accusing the government of suppressing voices demanding accountability.
Iqra Hasan slams police action, says students only sought Education Minister's resignation
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan on Monday criticised the government's handling of the student protest, calling the police action against demonstrators "unacceptable." She alleged that the Centre's response reflected "arrogance" and accused it of weakening democratic values instead of engaging with protesting students.
Hasan said the protesters were only demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over repeated exam paper leaks, including the NEET issue, and were not seeking the resignation of the Prime Minister or the government's removal. She said the Samajwadi Party has consistently supported the students and would continue to raise their concerns both on the streets and in Parliament.
Iqra Hasan slams police action, says students only sought Education Minister's resignation
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan on Monday criticised the government's handling of the student protest, calling the police action against demonstrators "unacceptable." She alleged that the Centre's response reflected "arrogance" and accused it of weakening democratic values instead of engaging with protesting students.
Hasan said the protesters were only demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over repeated exam paper leaks, including the NEET issue, and were not seeking the resignation of the Prime Minister or the government's removal. She said the Samajwadi Party has consistently supported the students and would continue to raise their concerns both on the streets and in Parliament.
SP MP Zia Ur Rahman Barq says MPs detained, condemns police action on student protest
Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rahman Barq on Monday claimed that SP MPs were detained for about one-and-a-half hours after trying to join the student protest. He said the MPs later reached Jantar Mantar to assure protesting students that the party would support them "from the streets to Parliament."
Barq strongly condemned the police action against the protesters, alleging that the lathi-charge took place at the government's behest. He accused the Centre of ignoring the concerns of the country's youth and students, saying their future should be the government's top priority.
'Rahul raises Students' voice, Modi responds with lathis': Supriya Shrinate
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Monday criticised the Centre over the CJP protest, questioning the government's response to students demanding answers on alleged exam paper leaks. She said the government had a moral responsibility to address the concerns of students and reiterated the Congress' demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation on moral grounds.
Shrinate alleged that while Rahul Gandhi was raising students' issues, the government was responding with police action. She accused the Centre of suppressing protests instead of answering questions on paper leaks, delayed examinations, unemployment and uncertainty over students' futures, and also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for targeting the Leader of the Opposition instead of addressing these concerns.
Akhilesh Yadav slams police action on students, says SP will raise issue in Lok Sabha
Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the government's handling of the student protest, alleging that police used lathis, tear gas and plainclothes personnel against students and youth. He said the large turnout reflected growing anger over repeated exam paper leaks and accused the government of "playing with the future" of students for years.
Yadav said the Samajwadi Party would raise the day's events in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. He also demanded that the government clarify its position on the alleged Ram Mandir donation controversy, calling any alleged theft of offerings and donations "shameful" and a "grave sin" that required an explanation.
Delhi HC to decide on Sonam Wangchuk's hospital transfer plea on July 21
The Delhi High Court on Monday posted for hearing on July 21 the appeal filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, seeking his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a hospital of his choice.
The court said its immediate priority was to "save his life first" and sought clarity on Wangchuk's current medical condition. It directed Safdarjung Hospital, AIIMS and the private laboratory to place all pathological reports on record, and asked the doctors leading Wangchuk's treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, along with his private physician, to remain present at the next hearing.
Revanth Reddy backs CJP protesters, demands end to police action
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday extended support to the CJP protesters in Delhi, alleging that students demanding justice over the NEET paper leak were subjected to police action while marching towards Parliament.
In a post on X, Reddy said students from across the country were "being beaten up with lathis and tear gas" while trying to draw attention to their demands. He said he stands with India's students and called for an immediate end to police brutality, along with accountability in the NEET and other alleged paper leak cases.
Government holds first formal talks with protesters after outreach, says JP Nadda
Union Minister JP Nadda said the protesting group had, for the first time, proposed holding talks with the government earlier in the day. In a post on X, he said discussions began at around 11:50 am and were held in a cordial atmosphere. According to Nadda, an initial detailed verbal discussion took place with the protesters' delegation, which later submitted a written petition to him at around 4 pm.
Nadda said he has appealed to all protesters to end their sit-in and cooperate with the administration in restoring normalcy.
Delhi Police officer injured, alleges stone-pelting by protesters
A Delhi Police sub-inspector was injured during a confrontation near Parliament Street on Monday, according to the officer.
The sub-inspector said he had been stationed near the barricades when a stone was thrown towards police personnel.
Dipke lists three demands; Angmo says movement will continue
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protesters wanted Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, ₹1 crore compensation for the families cited by the movement and Sonam Wangchuk’s immediate release from Safdarjung Hospital.
Gitanjali J Angmo said the mobilisation would continue beyond Monday, though its next phase may not necessarily involve demonstrations or hunger strikes. She said the broader objective was to place education reform at the centre of the national agenda.
CJP delegation meets JP Nadda, submits written demands
CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met JP Nadda and handed him a written list of the organisation’s demands, according to Das.
Das said the meeting lasted about 10 minutes after a wait of more than two hours. He claimed Nadda had agreed to discuss the demands internally, which include Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, ₹1 crore compensation for the families cited by the protesters and Wangchuk’s release from hospital.
CJP claims Abhijeet Dipke taken away by Delhi Police
The Cockroach Janta Party claimed on Monday that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, had been taken away by Delhi Police during the “Sansad Chalo” protest.
CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das called on MPs to support the protesting students and accused police of using force against demonstrators. Delhi Police has not yet confirmed Dipke’s detention or disclosed where he was taken.
The claim marks a fresh point of dispute after Delhi Police earlier denied reports of violence or detentions at Jantar Mantar.
Protesters disperse from Rail Bhawan area
Protesters who had gathered near Rail Bhawan outside Parliament have dispersed from the area, according to the latest visuals from central Delhi.
Security personnel remain deployed across the high-security zone as prohibitory orders continue in New Delhi district.
Dimple Yadav leads SP MPs from Parliament to Jantar Mantar
Samajwadi Party MPs led by Dimple Yadav marched from Parliament towards Jantar Mantar to support students protesting over alleged NEET paper leaks and other examination irregularities.
The MPs carried placards and demanded that the Centre engage with the protesters and accept responsibility for failures in the examination system. Dimple Yadav accused the government of ignoring students even as some protesters continued their hunger strike.
SP MP Zia Ur Rahman Barq alleged that students had been assaulted by police. Delhi Police has denied reports of violence and detentions at Jantar Mantar.
Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal backs students’ protest
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party national convenor and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal extended his support to the Jantar Mantar protest and the proposed march towards Parliament.
Beniwal said students had a democratic right to protest peacefully and called for a transparent investigation into alleged paper leaks. He also said he had raised the matter at Sunday’s all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session.
Arvind Kejriwal backs protesters, urges PM Modi to open talks
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with students protesting over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
In a video posted on X, Kejriwal claimed that large crowds had gathered around Jantar Mantar, Janpath and Connaught Place for the Cockroach Janta Party’s “Sansad Chalo” protest. He also accused the authorities of using batons and restricting internet access to impede the protesters.
Delhi Police has denied reports of violence or detentions at Jantar Mantar and said the demonstration is being handled professionally. There has been no official confirmation of an internet shutdown in the area.
Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike at Sonam Wangchuk’s request
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike on Monday following a request from Sonam Wangchuk, who remains at Safdarjung Hospital.
Dipke had begun fasting after Wangchuk was taken to hospital on July 18. Wangchuk, however, has not ended his own fast and earlier sought permission to leave the hospital temporarily to join the Parliament march.
The development came as CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka said they were heading to meet JP Nadda for talks. Das claimed the government had contacted the organisation earlier in the morning.
Sonam Wangchuk seeks discharge to join ‘Sansad Chalo’ march
Sonam Wangchuk has asked Safdarjung Hospital to discharge him, even temporarily, so that he can join the march towards Parliament. In a written request shared through his X account, Wangchuk said he felt well and claimed his health parameters were “quite normal”.
The hospital’s 10 am bulletin said his vital parameters were stable but his blood readings still required close observation. Doctors from Safdarjung Hospital, VMMC and AIIMS Delhi have advised uninterrupted monitoring and continued medical care.
Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka head to meet JP Nadda
CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said he and Ashutosh Ranka were on their way to meet JP Nadda for talks on behalf of the Cockroach Janta Party. Das claimed the government had contacted the organisation in the morning and said its demands remained clear.
There has been no confirmation from Nadda or the government about the proposed meeting. Das had earlier been taken to the Deputy Commissioner’s office after saying talks were underway.
Protesters push against barricades; police continue to deny force or detentions
Visuals from Jantar Mantar showed protesters attempting to move beyond police barricades as officers repeatedly pushed them back. IANS and ANI reported the use of batons during the confrontation, but Delhi Police denied that any violence or detentions had occurred.
Police maintained multiple layers of barricading as crowds gathered for the proposed Parliament march. Some protesters also claimed that signal jammers had affected mobile connectivity, but authorities have not confirmed their deployment.
Delhi High Court to hear Wangchuk transfer appeal at 2.30 pm
The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear Dr Gitanjali J Angmo’s appeal seeking Sonam Wangchuk’s transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility at 2.30 pm on Monday. A Division Bench accepted the request for an urgent hearing after Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal mentioned the matter.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had sought to have the appeal heard on Tuesday, but the Bench agreed to take it up the same day. Angmo argues that the earlier order violates Wangchuk’s rights to informed consent, bodily autonomy and personal liberty.
Saurav Das taken to Deputy Commissioner’s office for talk
Cockroach Janta Party chief spokesperson Saurav Das was taken to the Deputy Commissioner’s office as protesters continued their attempt to march towards Parliament. “We are in talks,” Das told ANI when asked about the development.
Das had earlier said the CJP was willing to negotiate but had received no clear proposal from the authorities.
Delhi Police deny violence and detentions at Jantar Mantar
Delhi Police have denied reports that force was used or protesters were detained at Jantar Mantar. In a post on X, the force said the demonstration was being handled professionally and asked people not to believe rumours.
The denial contradicts an ANI report that police used batons to disperse protesters attempting to march towards Parliament.
Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat Metro stations reopen; three remain closed
The DMRC has reopened the gates and interchange facilities at Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat after a temporary security closure. Janpath, Patel Chowk and Seva Teerth stations remain closed until further instructions.
Five stations had initially been shut ahead of the CJP’s proposed march to Parliament. Commuters should monitor DMRC advisories for further changes.
Atishi, Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh reach Jantar Mantar
Senior AAP leaders Atishi, Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh arrived at Jantar Mantar to join the CJP-led protest. Their arrival came as police attempted to prevent demonstrators from marching towards Parliament.
Sisodia had earlier appealed to people across political affiliations to support the agitation over alleged examination irregularities. The CJP is demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Police use batons as protesters attempt march towards Parliament
Delhi Police used batons to disperse protesters attempting to move from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament, ANI reported. Hundreds of demonstrators had gathered for the unauthorised procession as security personnel blocked their advance.
The confrontation caused traffic disruption in central Delhi, with Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force personnel deployed in strength.
WATCH: Police form cordon as crowd swells at Jantar Mantar
Videos from the ground show police holding position amid a growing crowd. (Videos: Shashi Sharma/The Statesman)
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WATCH: Police form cordon as crowd swells at Jantar Mantar
Videos from the ground show police holding position amid a growing crowd. (Videos: Shashi Sharma/The Statesman)
WATCH: Police form cordon as crowd swells at Jantar Mantar
Videos from the ground show police holding position amid a growing crowd. (Videos: Shashi Sharma/The Statesman)
WATCH: Police form cordon as crowd swells at Jantar Mantar
Videos from the ground show police holding position amid a growing crowd. (Videos: Shashi Sharma/The Statesman)
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WATCH: Police form cordon as crowd swells at Jantar Mantar
Videos from the ground show police holding position amid a growing crowd. (Videos: Shashi Sharma/The Statesman)
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Wangchuk stable, blood parameters still require close observation
Sonam Wangchuk’s vital parameters remain stable, according to the latest health update from VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. His blood parameters, however, continue to require close clinical observation.
Doctors from VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS Delhi have advised uninterrupted monitoring and continued medical intervention to detect and manage any complications arising from his prolonged fast. Wangchuk remains under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
Gitanjali J Angmo calls for peaceful march, asks protesters to stay focused
Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr Gitanjali J Angmo, urged participants to ensure that the proposed march remains peaceful. She asked protesters to remain vigilant and keep the focus on education reform.
Angmo said the education crisis was the central issue behind the agitation and should not be lost amid the security standoff at Jantar Mantar.
Gopal Rai reaches Jantar Mantar, demands Education Minister’s resignation
AAP leader Gopal Rai joined protesters at Jantar Mantar and demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He said students and young people had arrived from across the country over concerns about their future and the examination system.
Rai accused the government of forcibly ending Wangchuk’s hunger strike and said the action had caused public anger.
Wangchuk stable, blood parameters still require close observation
Sonam Wangchuk’s vital parameters remain stable, according to the latest health update from VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. His blood parameters, however, continue to require close clinical observation.
Doctors from VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS Delhi have advised uninterrupted monitoring and continued medical intervention to detect and manage any complications arising from his prolonged fast. Wangchuk remains under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Prakash Raj reach CJP protest stage
Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Aazad arrived at the CJP protest stage at Jantar Mantar, accompanied by actor Prakash Raj. Aazad said he had joined the agitation to stand with young protesters and accused the government of allowing injustice against them.
“We will fight in Parliament too,” Aazad said.
CJP claims channels opened for talks
CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said the administration had approached the protesters about talks and that the organisation was willing to engage. He said there was no clarity from the authorities yet and that the “ball is in their court”.
Das said Sonam Wangchuk remained stable and was continuing his hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital.
Young protesters begin march towards Parliament; Abhijeet Dipke not seen
A group of predominantly young protesters began marching from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament, The Statesman’s reporter observed from the ground. Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other senior organisers were not seen accompanying the procession at the time.
Dipke and his group appeared to remain at the protest site as the younger demonstrators moved forward. Delhi Police have said the march has no permission and warned that violations of prohibitory orders will invite legal action.
Wangchuk’s wife challenges hospital-transfer order before Division Bench
Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr Gitanjali J Angmo, has appealed against the Delhi High Court order that declined to direct his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility. The appeal argues that the order violates Wangchuk’s rights to bodily autonomy, informed consent and personal liberty.
Angmo has sought the setting aside of the July 19 order and permission to move Wangchuk to a private hospital of his choice. His legal team is expected to seek an urgent hearing before a Division Bench on Monday.
Justice Mini Pushkarna had found no prima facie violation of Wangchuk’s liberty, noting that he was neither arrested nor detained and that doctors had administered only medicines and oral electrolytes to which he consented. The matter is otherwise scheduled for further hearing on July 24.
Five Delhi Metro stations closed as security tightened for CJP march
Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth metro stations have been closed until further instructions, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said. The closures were ordered for security reasons ahead of the CJP’s proposed march to Parliament.
Rapid Action Force and Delhi Police personnel have been deployed, while a Vajra anti-riot vehicle and barricades have been positioned around Parliament Street Police Station. Police have repeatedly asked protesters at Jantar Mantar to vacate the area.
Police ask protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar as crowd swells
Delhi Police are repeatedly announcing that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are in force and asking protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar, The Statesman’s Shashi Sharma reports from the site.
The crowd is continuing to grow ahead of the proposed march to Parliament. CJP leaders have said they will proceed with the march despite police stating that it has no permission.
No one can stop us from going to Parliament: Abhijeet Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party founding president Abhijeet Dipke declared that protesters would proceed towards Parliament. He claimed people had arrived from across the country and that all four roads leading to Jantar Mantar were packed.
Dipke described the proposed procession as potentially “the biggest march in India’s history” and accused the government of weakening democracy over the past decade.
"The biggest march in India's history is about to take place. For the past 10-12 years, attempts have been made to destroy democracy in this country. By sitting at Jantar Mantar for a month, you have revived democracy. People are arriving from all over the country. When I was in the USA, people used to tell me that no one would take to the streets—that it would remain nothing more than a social media trend. Look today at the four roads leading to Jantar Mantar; all of them are completely packed...No one can stop us from going to Parliament."
Security deployed outside Jantar Mantar ahead of proposed march
Security personnel were deployed outside Jantar Mantar ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed march to Parliament on Monday. The procession was scheduled to begin at 9 am, coinciding with the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session.
The situation at the protest site is being closely monitored.
Protesters gather at Jantar Mantar; organisers appeal for calm
CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das claimed that a large number of protesters had assembled at Jantar Mantar by 6.30 am. He urged participants to remain peaceful, avoid confrontation with police and watch for people attempting to provoke violence.
The party’s official account issued a similar appeal, asking supporters to avoid disruption and vandalism and rely only on its verified channels for instructions.
Wangchuk sets three conditions for ending hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk said he could end his fast on Monday if the government accepts accountability for paper leaks and other failures in the education system. He also said he would call off the protest if CJP leaders reach Parliament and MPs promise to raise education accountability during the session.
If his health prevents him from joining the march, Wangchuk wants political leaders to visit him at Safdarjung Hospital and provide the same assurance. He alleged that his movement, speech and communication had been restricted at the hospital, a claim on which authorities have not yet responded.
CJP leaders raise alarm over truck carrying stones near protest site
Abhijeet Dipke and other CJP-linked accounts alleged that a truck carrying stones and a damaged vehicle had been positioned near Jantar Mantar. They questioned whether the objects could be used to provoke violence and blame protesters.
No evidence establishing who placed the vehicles there or for what purpose has been provided. Delhi Police have not responded to the allegations.
CJP says Parliament march will proceed, demands Wangchuk’s discharge
The Cockroach Janta Party said its proposed march to Parliament would proceed as scheduled despite the absence of police permission. It demanded that Sonam Wangchuk be allowed to leave Safdarjung Hospital and join the procession.
The party said Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, would participate in the march if he was not permitted to leave. It reiterated its demand for accountability from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the families of students it says died by suicide.
Delhi Police say no permission granted for Parliament march
DCP New Delhi Sachin Sharma said the Cockroach Janta Party had neither applied for nor received permission to march towards Parliament. Police said demonstrations outside the designated protest site were restricted under prohibitory orders and warned of legal action against violations.
Security was increased around Parliament and other key government locations ahead of the Monsoon Session. Police urged supporters to avoid unauthorised gatherings and cooperate with officers.
Wangchuk stable but needs round-the-clock medical care
Sonam Wangchuk’s vital parameters remained stable on Sunday, while some blood readings showed a slight improvement, Safdarjung Hospital said. Doctors nevertheless advised continuous monitoring because of the physical stress caused by prolonged fasting.
Dr Manisha Thakur, Head of the Department of Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, said a multidisciplinary team comprising specialists from Safdarjung Hospital, VMMC and AIIMS Delhi was monitoring him. Doctors said early detection would be essential if complications emerged.