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Senior officers reviewed the sequence of events, police deployment, damage to public property and vehicles, and action taken against those allegedly involved in the violence.
Security personnel stop Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters as they raise slogans at Jantar Mantar protest march, in New Delhi.
Security personnel stop Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters as they raise slogans at Jantar Mantar protest march, in New Delhi.(Photos | PTI)
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The Cockroach Janta Party began its ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest march on Monday amid heavy security deployment at the Jantar Mantar, while activist Sonam Wangchuk remains at the Safdarjung Hospital. Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) chief Chandrashekhar Azad, TMC MP Mahua Moitra, actors Prakash Raj and Shabana Azmi joined the protest.

As the protesters began their march towards the Parliament, some allegedly pelted stones, following which the police deployed lathi-charge and mild use of force to disperse the crowd.

The protest march, proposed on the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, has not yet received the go-ahead by the Delhi Police, which had denied permission and imposed prohibitory orders across much of the New Delhi.

118 police personnel injured, 70 protesters detained: Delhi Police

More than 118 police personnel, including several senior officers, were injured and around 70 protesters were detained on Monday, as Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Sansad Chalo" protest march turned violent, police said.

Delhi Police released a statement mentioning these figures and their account, accusing protesters of displaying "unruly, aggressive and violent behaviour" during the protest and attacking security personnel, damaging government vehicles and public property.

"During today's protest by CJP in the New Delhi area, the protesters displayed unruly, aggressive and violent behaviour. Despite repeated warnings and lawful directions issued by the police, they refused to disperse and deliberately violated the prohibitory orders in force," read the police statement.

Delhi Police holds high-level meetings after protest violence

Delhi Police on Monday held a series of high-level meetings to review the law and order situation following the clashes between protesters and security personnel in the New Delhi area, sources said.

According to sources, a meeting was held in the morning to discuss security arrangements ahead of the protests, with detailed deliberations on strategic locations, deployment of personnel and measures to tackle any eventuality.

"Every aspect of the security plan, including crowd management, movement of forces, traffic regulation and emergency response, was reviewed during the meeting," a source said.

Later in the day, another high-level meeting was held at the office of the deputy commissioner of police (New Delhi) to assess the situation after the violence and review the ongoing investigation into the clashes, they said.

Senior officers discussed the sequence of events, deployment during the clashes, damage to public property and police vehicles, and the action taken against those allegedly involved in the violence, they said.

The sources said the top brass of Delhi Police also visited the New Delhi DCP office to deliberate on the situation and decide the future course of action.

North Delhi DCP suffers injuries during protest

North Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police Raja Banthia sustained injuries during the clashes between protesters and security personnel in the New Delhi, sources said.

Banthia suffered injuries to his hand and leg while supervising law and order arrangements and was administered medical treatment, the sources said.

The sources said Banthia's condition was stable and he continued to coordinate with senior officers after receiving treatment.

Detained protesters 'not students', identity being verified, say police

Delhi Police said those detained following clashes during a protest in the national capital were not students and their identities were being verified, even as authorities stepped up investigation into the violence.

A senior police officer requesting anonymity said the people detained in connection with the unrest were "not students at all", with their personal details and antecedents being verified by the police.

The officer said Delhi Police had initiated the process of registering FIRs in connection with the clashes, damage to police vehicles and destruction of public property during the protest.

The police also said that they are investigating the motive behind the clash and even "outer side angles" will also be probed.

'Dissent is not a crime': Mamata slams police action at CJP protest

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee condemned the police action against the protestors, accusing the Centre of responding to dissent with force instead of dialogue.

In a post on social media, the former West Bengal chief minister questioned the government's handling of the protests.

"I strongly condemn the police brutality unleashed on our youth and students in Delhi today," she said.

"What kind of government fears its own students? What kind of democracy responds to questions with batons and tear gas instead of dialogue?" she asked.

Asserting that dissent is a democratic right, she said the country belongs to "its students, its farmers, its women, its workers and to every citizen".

"Dissent is not a crime. Brutality is not governance," she said, adding that she stood "firmly" with the youth.

"Accountability is non-negotiable," she said, while saluting the protesters for their "courage, resilience and indomitable spirit".

"They have shown the nation what fearlessness is," Banerjee added.

Modi 'most anti-youth' PM in India's history: Rahul Gandhi slams lathi-charge against protestors

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dubbed Prime Minister Modi as the "most anti-youth" PM in the country's history as he accused the government of not just failing the youth but also pouncing on them.

"Prime Minister Modi is the 'most anti-youth Prime Minister in India's history - He's so 'anti-youth' that he can't even take the resignation of a failed Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan."

"152 paper leaks. 7.5 crore students victimised. And not a single guilty person punished. Who got the punishment? The hardworking youth," he said in a post in Hindi on X.

"The criminals who leaked the papers roam free - and the students raising valid issues are dragged around, beaten. This government is not just failing the youth - it is pouncing on them," the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha said.

'I will continue my fast': Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk, in a handwritten statement posted on X, said, "I have decided to continue my fast until the youth leaders are allowed to meet the Parliamentarians at the Sansad Bhavan or I am allowed to meet them here at the Hospital."

He further added that he was moved by how the youth held on to the peace "despite provocation".

He also urged the government and police to resolve the issue by allowing the students to present their grievances in the Parliament.

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Drone footage of Parliament Street under probe, says Delhi Police

Delhi Police said it has taken cognisance of a viral drone video purportedly showing protesters gathered at Parliament Street and has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised drone operation.

"The authenticity of the footage and the circumstances surrounding the drone operation are being verified. For this violation of applicable laws and drone regulations, appropriate legal action will be taken," Delhi Police said in a statement.

A police source said the probe was initiated after the drone footage surfaced on social media.

The source added that the New Delhi district is a highly sensitive area where prior permission is mandatory for flying drones, and any violation of the prescribed rules attracts legal action.

Over 50 police personnel injured during clashes with protesters: PTI

CJP claims Delhi police pelting stones at protestors

Delhi Police refutes CJP's claim of assault on Sonam Wangchuk’s wife

Delhi Police rejected social media claims that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Geetanjali Angmo, was assaulted and her hair pulled by police personnel during the ongoing protest.

Police described the allegations as "completely false and misleading".

In a statement, police said that reports circulating on social media claiming that the wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was assaulted and had her hair pulled by Delhi Police personnel are completely false and misleading.

"No individuals were subjected to targeted assault, and claims suggesting malicious force or personal targeting are entirely baseless," read the post.

AAP slams Centre for using tear gas against young protestors

CJP Parliament march: AAP hits out at Centre for using tear gas against young protestors

Security forces pelt stones at protesting students in Connaught Place

'Maaro sir, maaro':  Video of young man, standing face-to-face with a group of security personnel armed with lathis goes viral

CJP says Jantar Mantar cleared by use of force

Nadda urges CJP protesters to end sit-in after talks, says discussions held in 'cordial atmosphere'

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said the Centre held discussions with representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) after the protesters approached the government for talks earlier in the day.

In a post on X, Nadda said discussions began at 11.50 am and were held in a "cordial atmosphere". He added that after an initial detailed verbal discussion, the delegation submitted a written memorandum to him around 4 pm.

"I have requested all the protesters to end their sit-in and assist the administration in restoring normalcy," Nadda said.

CJP leader shares photo from meeting with JP Nadda, says 'no commitments made so far '

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das posted a photo of the meeting with Union Minister and former BJP president J P Nadda's residence and said that they had conveyed the outfit's key demands, including the immediate resignation or dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

In a post on X, Das said Nadda had assured them that the demands would be discussed "at the appropriate level", but added that no commitments had been made so far.

"The peaceful protesters will not rest until the demand is met," Das said.

Tear gas shells being fired at Jantar Mantar to disperse crowd

Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav join the protest

'They are our children': Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre over police action on CJP protesters

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the Centre over the police's use of teargas and lathis against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march, accusing the government of refusing to discuss issues in the education system and instead resorting to force against students.

Speaking to reporters in the Parliament House complex, Priyanka Gandhi said the protesters were raising legitimate concerns and deserved to be heard.

"It's ridiculous. They are our own children... they are the future of the country. This Parliament belongs to them. It's no one's personal fiefdom," she said.

Backing the Opposition's demand for a discussion on education, she said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly raised concerns over the education policy.

"It is a genuine issue. Rahul ji has been raising this issue for quite some time. We have been saying there should be a discussion as there are problems in the education policy. You are not ready to discuss and instead fire tear gas at children and beat them up. For what? They are our children," she said.

'Black day for democracy': Dimple Yadav slams police action on CJP protesters

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav condemned the police action against protesters, calling it a "black day for democracy" and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

"Students have been beaten. Today will be remembered as a black day for democracy and for our history," Yadav told reporters.

Alleging excessive use of force by the police, she claimed some personnel removed their name badges, while others "behaved like goons" and assaulted students.

"We demand the removal of the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. The government must accept responsibility and demonstrate accountability," she said.

Yadav also alleged that women protesters were mistreated during the police action and accused the Centre of suppressing peaceful protests.

"We are heading to Parliament now. We will raise this issue forcefully in the House, and after that, we will try to return to Jantar Mantar," she added.

Delhi Police deny reports of Abhijeet Dipke's detention

Delhi Police on Monday dismissed social media claims that Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke had been detained during the party's 'Chalo Sansad' protest.

In a statement, the police said reports circulating on various social media platforms were "entirely false".

"Misleading reports are currently circulating on various social media platforms claiming that Abhijit Dipke has been detained by the Delhi Police. It is formally clarified that these allegations are entirely false and he is available on stage," the statement said.

The clarification comes after CJP leaders earlier claimed on social media that Dipke had been "picked up" by the police during the protest.

Police crackdown on protesters, stage emptied, tents dismantled, students removed from spot

Fight elections, BJP MP Kangana dares CJP

BJP Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday criticised the Opposition for disrupting Parliament and rejected the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) demands for the removal of ministers and officials, saying an elected government cannot be subjected to "arm-twisting".

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Ranaut said the primary purpose of the Monsoon Session was to facilitate debate and hold the government accountable, not to create disruptions.

"Our parliamentary session is on so that we can discuss all issues in detail, and the government is held accountable for everything. That is its purpose, and we want the session to proceed and for them to raise their questions there," she said, according to ANI.

"But if they create a ruckus and cause chaos there, as they are doing with this protest, then that is not right," she added.

Ranaut also defended the government's right to function without being pressured by protests.

"It is the right of the government to decide how it wants to function. You cannot arm-twist the government," she said.

CJP leaders allege police 'assault' Gitanjali Angmo

CJP says JP Nadda seeks time to discuss demands with BJP leadership

CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka said after him and party spokesperson met with Union minister Nadda, he had sought time to consult the party leadership on the outfit's demands.

In a post on X, Ranka said Nadda had requested time to "align with their leadership" on three key demands:

  • Immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk

  • Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

  • Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide

Several protesters detained at key locations

Several protesters were detained and removed from multiple locations across the New Delhi district on Monday as forces stepped up action to prevent demonstrators from assembling and marching towards Parliament, reported news agency PTI , citing sources.

Detentions were made from areas such as Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street and other key locations where the protesting groups attempted to gather despite heightened security arrangements and prohibitory orders being in force, they said.

At least seven people were detained near the Reserve Bank of India, close to Parliament.

Those detained were being taken to different locations across the national capital, away from the protest site, to prevent them from regrouping and disrupting law and order, sources said.

They will be released after being issued warnings, a source said, adding that police would verify the antecedents of those detained to ascertain whether any of them had previous criminal records.

Security remained tight across the New Delhi district with multiple layers of barricading, heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel and paramilitary forces, and intensified vehicle checks at key junctions and border points.

Several senior police officers, including joint commissioners of police, remained on the roads to monitor the on-ground security situation as authorities maintained strict vigil to ensure that protesters did not breach security cordons or march towards Parliament.

CJP leaders meet submit charter of demands to JP Nadda,

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das on Monday said he and party leader Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister and J P Nadda at his residence and submitted a written letter outlining the outfit's demands.

In a post on X, Das said the meeting lasted around 10 minutes after they had waited for over two hours.

"After waiting for more than 2 hours, Ashutosh Ranka and I just met J.P. Nadda ji at his residence for 10 minutes. While we submit a written letter with our demands, he has assured us that he will meanwhile speak internally. We are in that process. There is news of mass detention etc.," Das wrote.

Delhi Police deny reports of security breach at NTA office in Okhla

Delhi Police on Monday dismissed as "false and baseless" reports circulating on social media claiming that protesters had breached security and entered the National Testing Agency (NTA) office in Okhla here.

In a clarification, police said the situation at the NTA office remained normal and peaceful, and there had been no security breach.

According to police, a few examination aspirants, who had raised concerns over alleged discrepancies in their examination results, had visited the office along with their parents.

"Five to seven of them, accompanied by their parents, were allowed to meet NTA officials to discuss their grievances," an officer said.

Adequate security arrangements were in place at the office, and the situation was under control, police said.

Delhi Police urged not to give credence to unverified or misleading reports and advised them to rely only on official communication regarding the incident.

The clarification came after claims on social media that protesters had forced their way into the NTA building during demonstrations.

CJP claims founder Abhijeet Dipke detained by Delhi Police

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, has been detained by Delhi Police during the party's 'Chalo Sansad' protest near Jantar Mantar.

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said in a post on X that Dipke had been "picked up" by the police and appealed to Members of Parliament to support the protesters.

"DIPKE HAS BEEN PICKED UP BY THE POLICE! WE REQUEST ALL MPs TO IMMEDIATELY STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE STUDENTS ON THE STREETS!" Das wrote.

The party's official X handle also confirmed the development, posting: "CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by the Police from Jantar Mantar."

Delhi Police has not yet issued an official statement on the alleged detention.

At least seven CJP protesters detained near Reserve Bank of India, close to Parliament

Kejriwal accuses Centre of 'declaring war on youth'

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has criticised the Centre over the police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march in Delhi, alleging that the government was using force instead of addressing the concerns of students.

"The entire youth of the country has gathered in lakhs at Jantar Mantar. Instead of listening to them, the government is ordering lathi charges against them. This is not right," Kejriwal said in a post on X.

Appealing to the Centre, he said the protesters were "our own country's children" seeking justice and urged the government to "drop the arrogance and listen to them".

Claiming that police had resorted to lathi-charge and tear gas against demonstrators, Kejriwal alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "declared war on the country's youth" instead of fixing the education and examination system. "The youth will by no means tolerate Modi ji's arrogance," he said.

Entry gates for Parliament premises closed amid CJP protest

Amid CJP's ‘Chalo Sansad’ call, the entry gates for the Parliament premises have been closed and the security heightened, ANI news agency reported.

'This is war zone?': CJP shares visuals of security personnel using tear gas shells at Jantar Mantar

Home minister Amit Shah meets Dharmendra Pradhan amid CJP protest

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday, as thousands tried to march to Parliament as part of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest call to demand the latter's resignation over alleged examination irregularities.

Officials said Shah met Pradhan at his office in the Parliament House complex. It was not immediately known what transpired in the meeting.

Tear gas fired near Press Club, Constitution Club

Security forces fired tear gas shells near the Press Club and Constitution Club in Delhi as they attempted to disperse protesters marching towards Parliament.

Dipke ends hunger strike; father of NEET student who died by suicide persuaded him

CJP founded Abhijeet Dipke has ended his hunger strike, after being persuaded to do so by the father of a NEET student who died by suicide.

“The father of a NEET student Riya Thapa who died by suicide has persuaded Abhijeet Dipke to end his hunger strike so that he can lead the march to Parliament,” the CJP said in a post on X.

‘When a non-violent protest is taking place, what is the reason for a lathi-charge?’ asks Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday questioned the alleged use of lathi-charge at the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. “When a non-violent protest is taking place, what is the reason for a lathi-charge? Lathi charge is not an act of non-violence. It is an act of violence. I don't understand the logic of this,” Tharoor told reporters, ANI news agency reported.

CJP says ambulance ‘with no emergency’ sent to Jantar Mantar, ‘almost caused stampede’

The CJP on Monday claimed an ambulance without any patient or any emergency was sent to Jantar Mantar and could have caused chaos.

“An ambulance WITHOUT ANY PATIENT inside and WITH NO EMERGENCY IT WAS ATTENDING TO was just sent into Jantar Mantar and almost caused a stampede,” CJP said in a post on X.

“This is the depths to which the govt is stopping to cause havoc at Jantar Mantar. Why are they so scared of peaceful protesters?” CJP added.

Security forces use tear gas shells to disperse protesters near Shastri Bhawan

Video shows security personnel lathi-charging protesters

Dipke urges protesters to stay at site till talks end

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke told protesters at Jantar Mantar on Monday that spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das had gone for talks with the Centre, and asked everyone to stay till they end.

LoP in Rajya Sabha Kharge raises NEET paper leak issue, Jantar Mantar protest in Parliament

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue of NEET paper leak and the student protests at Jantar Mantar, before the House was adjourned till noon.

"You have allowed me to present my views regarding this paper leak and the NEET examination scandal. This is a matter concerning students; I am speaking about the futures of lakhs of children. Thousands of students have gathered at Jantar Mantar for this cause. A lathi-charge has taken place there. The government is trying to use force, suppress voices, and drive them away," he said in the House," Kharge said, according to ANI news agency.

CJP spokespersons to meet union minister JP Nadda

Cockroach Janta Party spokespersons on Monday said they were on their way to meet union minister JP Nadda after the government reached out to them amid their plan to march to Parliament.

“It’s 11:52 AM. Ashutosh Ranka and I, on behalf of the Cockroach Janta Party, are on our way to meet JP Nadda. The government had reached out for talks in the morning. Our demands are clear. The youth has gathered in huge numbers. We shall win!” CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said in a post on X.

Police use 'lathi-charge' again as protesters attempt to march to Sansad again

Forces resorted to a baton-charge near Parliament Street after thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters allegedly tried to breach barricades while marching towards Parliament on Monday.

At around 11.25 am, protesters attempted to push through multiple barricades erected in the high-security zone, sources said.

A scuffle-like situation ensued, in which some protesters and police personnel sustained minor injuries, they said.

Around 10-15 protesters were said to have been detained, sources said.

Security personnel stop Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters as they raise slogans near Jantar Mantar ahead of a protest march, in New Delhi, Monday, July 20, 2026.
Security personnel stop Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters as they raise slogans near Jantar Mantar ahead of a protest march, in New Delhi, Monday, July 20, 2026. Photo |PTI
Security personnel stop Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters as they raise slogans near Jantar Mantar ahead of a protest march, in New Delhi, Monday, July 20, 2026.
Security personnel stop Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters as they raise slogans near Jantar Mantar ahead of a protest march, in New Delhi, Monday, July 20, 2026. Photo |PTI

Allow me to leave and join protest, Sonam Wangchuk writes to hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday wrote to the Medical Superintendent of Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, saying he was feeling "very fine" and requesting permission to leave the hospital, even if temporarily, so that he could participate in the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament.

In a handwritten letter addressed to the Director/MS of Safdarjung Hospital, Wangchuk said his health parameters were normal and urged the authorities to allow him to join the protest.

"This is to state that I am feeling very fine today and my health parameters are also showing as quite normal. Hence, I request you to kindly allow me to leave the hospital, even if temporarily, so that I can join the March to the Parliament, Sansad Chalo this morning," Wangchuk wrote.

"I shall be most grateful," he added.

Security tightened at Delhi borders ahead of CJP's Parliament march

Security personnel at Raisina Road, Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar, as security has been heightened in view of the CJP's call for a March to Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday.
Security personnel at Raisina Road, Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar, as security has been heightened in view of the CJP's call for a March to Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday.Photo |ANI

Security was intensified at the outer and border areas of Delhi in view of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest march to Parliament on Monday, with extensive vehicle checks at key entry points, police said.

Police personnel have been deployed at major border points connecting the national capital with neighbouring states, while barricades have been erected to screen vehicles entering Delhi, they said.

According to police, the heightened vigil is aimed at maintaining law and order and preventing any untoward incident in view of the proposed protest.

Security arrangements have also been strengthened across sensitive locations in the New Delhi district.

Lathi-charge reported in Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police used sticks and batons to disperse hundreds of students and youth activists marching from Mandi House Metro Station towards Jantar Mantar in an attempt to reach the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site on Monday.

The protesters, including a large number of women, raised slogans against the Centre while proceeding towards Jantar Mantar.

Heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen in the area as police sought to prevent the march from advancing.

There was no immediate official statement from the police on the reported use of force or any detentions.

Chaos at Delhi metro: commuters scramble for alternate routes

Chaos prevailed at several metro stations in the national capital on Monday after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed five stations over security concerns ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest march to Parliament, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded and forcing many to take longer routes to their destinations.

At Rajiv Chowk, one of the capital's busiest interchange stations, commuters were seen crowding near the closed entry and exit gates.

At Patel Chowk station, security personnel used mild force to disperse people who were on their way to the CJP's protest site at Jantar Mantar.

Videos circulating on social media showed several passengers climbing over barricades and locked gates to exit the station after access points were shut.

Outside the Janpath metro station, students, office-goers and other commuters gathered near the closed gates, waiting for updates from security personnel.

Delhi HC to hear Sonam Wangchuk's wife's plea over his hospitalisation at 2.30 pm today

The Delhi High Court Division Bench led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia has agreed to hear today at 2:30 PM the appeal filed by activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenging a single-judge Bench's refusal to shift him from the government-run Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital of his choice, news agency ANI reported.

Police say no ‘sporadic use of violence’ at Jantar Mantar, ‘protest being handled professionally’

The police on Monday said there had been no “sporadic use of violence” at the protest site, adding that things were being handled professionally.

"Some segments from media have mentioned sporadic use of violence/detentions at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police.

It is informed that no such incident has taken place and protest is being handled professionally. All are requested not to fall pray to any rumour/ misgivings, and, to assist Delhi Police in maintaining peace and public order at and around the site," the police said.

AAP leaders Atishi, Sanjay Singh, Manish Sisodia join protest march

Aam Aadmi Party leaders Atishi, Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia joined the CJP protest on Monday, ANI news agency reported. Sisodia had on Sunday appealed for active involvement of everyone, saying the youth of the country had gathered to demand strict legal action against those responsible for the NEET paper leak.

Gitanjali Angmo joins protest, urges protesters to remain focused on issue of education

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo on Monday joined the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march in the absence of her husband. She urged protesters to remain peaceful and retain the focus on the issue of education.

“We will focus on this march. Three points are very important today. First, we will focus on conducting the march peacefully. Let us stay focused on the issue- the issue of education, which is a vital need for this country and remain vigilant,” Angmo told ANI news agency.

Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, arrives at Jantar Mantar ahead of Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest march, in New Delhi, Monday, July 20, 2026.
Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, arrives at Jantar Mantar ahead of Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest march, in New Delhi, Monday, July 20, 2026.Photo |PTI

Wangchuk stable, blood parameters require close clinical observation, says hospital

In a statement on Monday, the Safdarjung Hospital said activist Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters were stable, adding that his blood parameters required “close clinical observation.”

The statement said that Wangchuk remains under continuous medical management and close supervision of a multidisciplinary team of experts.

AISA activists Neha, Aameen and Manish end fast after 23 days, says organisation

Three All India Students' Association (AISA) activists on Monday ended their 23-day indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar following an appeal from a delegation of opposition legislators, civil society members and eminent personalities, who urged them to continue the movement through Parliament and public campaigns.

AISA activists Neha, Manish and Aameen, who had been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, ended their fast amid rain lashing the city.

The delegation assured the students that their demands would be raised inside Parliament during the Monsoon Session and pursued through political and public campaigns.

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CJP spokesperson says outfit ‘willing to talk’ to govt, awaits clarity

Acivists affliated to the Cockroach Janta Party are gearing up to try and march towards Parliament even as the Delhi Police maintains a strict security peripehery.

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das signaled the organisation's willingness to engage in talks with the government regarding their long-standing demands for examination reforms. While noting that the administration's overtures came late, he stated that they remain open to discussions to resolve the impasse surrounding the education system.

Speaking to ANI, Das claimed that here is no clarity from the administration's side despite their recent attempt to open talks adding, that "the ball is in their court."

He said, "The administration is trying to open talks with the government. They have come very late, but we have opened our hearts and said that we are willing to talk to them. There has been no clarity from their side as of now. The ball is in their court."

Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC, appeals against Sunday's order

Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J Angmo on Monday moved the Delhi High Court to appeal against an order refusing to interfere with the fasting activist's ongoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital.

In her appeal, Angmo contended that the single judge's Sunday order illegally confines Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital without any arrest and effectively directs that neither the activist nor his wife has decisive authority in determining his medical treatment.

The appeal said that the order does not address "informed consent" or one's right to accept or reject any medical treatment.

Five metro stations in Delhi closed due to 'security reasons'

Security and Police personnel stand guard outside the gate number 3 of Patel Chowk metro station after gates were temporarily closed ahead of Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest march, in New Delhi, Monday, July 20, 2026.
Security and Police personnel stand guard outside the gate number 3 of Patel Chowk metro station after gates were temporarily closed ahead of Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest march, in New Delhi, Monday, July 20, 2026. Photo | PTI

Delhi Metro today announced the closure of Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth metro stations, ahead of the Parliament march, due to ‘security reasons’.

“Due to security reasons, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth metro stations have been closed till further instructions,” Delhi Metro Rail Corporation posted on X.

Will end fasting today if government takes accountability for failures in education system, says Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk said that he will end his hunger strike on Monday (July 20, 2026) if the government is ready to take accountability for failures in the education system or the MPs are ready to take up the issue in the parliament.

In a post shared on his X handle, he said his health doesn’t permit him to participate in the Parliament march; the MPs of different parties should meet him at the Safdarjung Hospital to ensure that they will take up the issue of paper leaks in the Parliament.

He added that his freedom of speech and communication are restricted during his “illegal detention” at the Safdarjung Hospital.

Delhi police remove CJP protesters from Jantar Mantar ahead of March

Police and security personnel remove Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters ahead of a protest march, near the Jantar Mantar at Sansad Marg, in New Delhi on Monday.

Delhi Police is on high alert ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and CJP's proposed.

CJP protesters being removed from Jantar Mantar.
CJP protesters being removed from Jantar Mantar. Photo |PTI
CJP protesters being removed from Jantar Mantar.
CJP protesters being removed from Jantar Mantar. Photo |PTI
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