From police action to Nadda's assurance and Dipke's apology: Top updates from the CJP protest in New Delhi
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march to the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, which was the day when the Monsoon Session began, saw police
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march to the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, which was the day when the Monsoon Session began, saw police crackdown in which hundreds of protestors as well as police personnel were injured. CJP representatives met Union Minister JP Nadda, who assured them that the government would listen to their demands and that there would be no further crackdown at the Jantar Mantar protest site. Here are top updates from the protest 20th July: Sansad Chalo march and police crackdown Quick answers to key questions ā¢ 5 QUESTIONS 1 What were the main reasons for the CJP protest in New Delhi? āµ The CJP protest primarily aimed to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leaks and other exam irregularities, along with compensation for families of affected students. 2 Why did the Delhi Police use tear gas and lathi charges during the CJP protest? āµ The Delhi Police used tear gas and lathi charges in response to protesters attempting to breach barricades and engage in violent confrontations, which resulted in injuries to both police and protestors. 3 How did JP Nadda respond to the CJP representatives during their meeting? āµ JP Nadda assured CJP representatives that the government would consider their demands and requested internal discussions, stating there would be no further crackdown at the protest site.
4 What allegations were made against the Delhi Police regarding their treatment of protesters? āµ CJP alleged that the Delhi Police used excessive force, leading to injuries among protesters, including minors, with specific claims of brutality towards young girls. 5 What was Abhijeet Dipke's reaction following the police crackdown on protesters? āµ Abhijeet Dipke expressed remorse on social media, apologizing to supporters for not better protecting them during the police action, especially those who were injured. March begins: Thousands of protestors gathered at Jantar Mantar and attempted a march towards the Parliament on the opening day of the 2026 Monsoon Session. Delhi Police claimed that no permission was sought for the protest and deployed heavy security, including barricades, around the Parliament. A number of metro stations were also closed. Police crackdown: Police resorted to the use of lathi charge and tear gas to disperse the protestors while also detaining a large number of them. Police later claimed around 118 of their personnel and 60 protestors were injured in the clashes. FIRs lodged: On Tuesday, five FIRs were filed by the Delhi Police at the Connaught Place Police Station, Parliament Street Police Station, and others. Nadda-CJP reps meet: JP Nadda later met CJP representatives and assured them the government would hold internal discussions on their demand.
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