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The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar entered another day on Tuesday, with founder Abhijeet Dipke continuing his sit-in protest and supporters
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar entered another day on Tuesday, with founder Abhijeet Dipke continuing his sit-in protest and supporters remaining at the demonstration site a day after clashes erupted during the "Sansad Chalo" march towards Parliament.The protest, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over irregularities in NEET examination, continued amid heightened security across the national capital. Delhi Police has registered FIRs over Monday's violence and stepped up deployment in sensitive areas, while activist Sonam Wangchuk remains under medical supervision at Safdarjung Hospital.Abhijeet Dipke continues sit-in protest at Jantar MantarCJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is continuing his sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar after taking over the agitation following Sonam Wangchuk's removal to Safdarjung Hospital.In a post on X on Tuesday, Dipke apologised to protesters who were allegedly injured during Monday's clashes."I apologise to all our supporters, especially the girls who were brutally beaten by male police officers. We could have done better. I could have done better to protect you from the inhumane actions of the Delhi Police."He further alleged that the government was "willing to spill the blood of many more young students" to protect Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and appealed to injured protesters to contact him."If you were injured and see this, please DM me. I want to speak to you personally and apologise. We will keep fighting for all of you."Also read: CJP to continue protest today; Abhijeet Dipke says govt willing to 'spill' students' blood to 'protect' PradhanDipke alleges police brutality during Parliament marchSpeaking to ANI from the protest site, Dipke accused Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters during Monday's march."Today, the Police staged lathi charge in the morning. They have filled their hearts with blood," he alleged.Dipke also questioned the continued hospitalisation of Sonam Wangchuk, claiming the activist was being "illegally detained" despite continuing his hunger strike.He further alleged that women protesters were assaulted during the demonstration and questioned the police over additional barricading near the protest venue.Ashutosh Ranka: Protest will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resignsCJP national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka alleged that protesters were subjected to excessive force during Monday's march and said the agitation would intensify."It was just the Police who used lathis.
Our youths were beaten up, their heads cracked open, they were dragged on streets. Sonam sir's wife Gitanjali ma'am's hair was pulled... Ribs of one of our volunteers was shattered. We had never expected or seen such brutality. Delhi Police crossed all limits yesterday," he told ANI.He alleged that police personnel had acted on instructions and said the protest would continue."We will not move from here until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns."Referring to Monday's meeting with the government, Ranka claimed no breakthrough had been achieved."We did not receive any response. Five hours were wasted. If the Government wants to talk to us, they will now have to come here."Sonam Wangchuk health update: Vital parameters stable, hunger strike continuesSafdarjung Hospital said on Tuesday morning that Wangchuk's vital parameters remain stable, although his blood sugar continues to remain low and laboratory investigations indicate persistent abnormalities requiring close monitoring.According to the hospital's medical bulletin, Wangchuk continues to refuse intravenous fluids and glucose despite repeated medical advice and is currently receiving oral rehydration solution and potassium supplementation.In a statement issued on Monday, Wangchuk said he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until youth leaders are allowed to meet Members of Parliament or he is permitted to do so from the hospital.Delhi Police registers FIR over Connaught Place violenceDelhi Police has registered multiple FIRs against unidentified persons in connection with alleged violence, stone-pelting and vandalism reported during Monday's protest near Connaught Place and Parliament Street.According to police sources cited by PTI, cases have been registered under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including rioting, damage to public property, obstruction of public servants and snatching of police gear.Police said CCTV footage, video recordings and other electronic evidence are being examined to identify those involved.Security has also been tightened across several parts of Delhi, with multi-layered barricading, enhanced vehicle checks and additional deployment of police and paramilitary personnel.Also read: CJP protest in Delhi: Police files complaint over alleged violence and vandalism of vehiclesWhat happened during CJP protests in Delhi?Thousands of protesters gathered near Parliament on Monday during the CJP's "Sansad Chalo" march, demanding Pradha's resignation.As protesters attempted to move towards Parliament, Delhi Police used tear gas and lathi-charge to disperse the crowd after demonstrators allegedly tried to breach barricades.CJP alleged that several students were injured during the police action and accused security personnel of using excessive force.Police, however, alleged that protesters attacked security personnel, damaged police vehicles and resorted to stone-pelting near Connaught Place.According to Delhi Police, more than 118 police personnel were injured during the violence, while CJP claimed around 60 protesters suffered injuries.Delhi Police rejects assault allegationsDelhi Police has rejected allegations circulating on social media that women protesters and a 12-year-old girl were assaulted during Monday's protest.In a statement, police said claims that an individual named Geetanjali, a 12-year-old girl, had her hair pulled, suffered a head injury and that several others sustained serious injuries were "false"."False information is being currently circulated on social media...
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