CJP-JP Nadda meet, Dipke & Dimple Yadav 'detained' — What has happened on Monday 20 July at Jantar Mantar protest?

Published 20 July 2026 · local

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday was picked up by police, according to outfit's chief spokesperson Saurav Das. Dipke broke his

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday was picked up by police, according to outfit's chief spokesperson Saurav Das. Dipke broke his hunger strike earlier today after the CJP said the father of a NEET student Riya Thapa who died by suicide persuaded him to end it and lead the march to Parliament. Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav was detained by police, Samajwadi Party said, stating, “The detention of Lok Sabha MP Mrs. Dimple Yadav Ji, who was raising the voice of students in Delhi, and other SP MPs by the police, along with the lathi charge on students, is highly condemnable and undemocratic.” Widespread disruption prevailed at multiple Delhi Metro stations on Monday after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) shut five stations, including Rajiv Chowk, as a precautionary measure amid the CJP march towards Parliament. The closures left hundreds of passengers stranded and also hindered many protesters from reaching their intended destinations. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What triggered the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20? ⌵ The protest was triggered by calls for action over alleged irregularities in public examinations and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. 2 Why was CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke detained by police during the protest?

⌵ Abhijeet Dipke was detained by police while leading the protest march towards Parliament, amidst efforts to maintain law and order due to the demonstration. 3 How did the police respond to the CJP protesters at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ The police employed measures such as barricading and baton charges to prevent protesters from breaching security boundaries, and some protesters were detained during the action. 4 Should students and supporters back the demands put forth by the Cockroach Janta Party? ⌵ Supporters are encouraged to back the CJP's demands, as articulated by spokesperson Saurav Das, regarding the need for reforms in the education system and accountability from officials. 5 What were the main outcomes of the CJP's meeting with Union Minister JP Nadda? ⌵ During the meeting, the CJP submitted a memorandum outlining their demands, and JP Nadda assured that he would discuss the matters internally as the process moves forward. The protesters sought action over alleged irregularities in public examinations and called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, facing police barricades and baton charges during the demonstration. CJP Protest march to parliament: Top 10 updates Das said that after waiting for more than two hours, he and another spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda at his residence for around 10 minutes.