Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Dimple Yadav Detained During CJP Protests
Dimple Yadav, a member of parliament and wife of Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, was detained by the Delhi Police along with other party leaders.
They were marching to support the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests, which demand that the government take responsibility for leaked exam papers.
The police used tear gas and lathi charge to disperse the protesters, who intended to march from Jantar Mantar to the parliament building.
The Samajwadi Party condemned the police actions, while the police stated that the protest had not been permitted.
The protests were led by Abhijeet Dipke and supported by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who went on a hunger strike.
The government's response included denying permission for the protest and temporarily shutting down mobile internet in parts of central Delhi.
Dimple Yadav and other Samajwadi Party leaders were detained by Delhi Police during CJP protests.
Protesters intended to march from Jantar Mantar to the parliament building to demand government accountability for leaked exam papers.
Police used tear gas and lathi charge to disperse the protesters, resulting in minor injuries.
Mobile internet was temporarily shut down in parts of central Delhi.
The Samajwadi Party condemned the police actions, while the police stated that the protest had not been permitted.
- Who
- Dimple Yadav, Samajwadi Party leaders, Delhi Police, Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk.
- What
- Detention of Dimple Yadav and other SP leaders during CJP protests.
- When
- Monday afternoon.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- To express solidarity with the CJP protest demanding government accountability for leaked competitive exam papers.
Samajwadi Party
Delhi Police
Protest Permissions
Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party supports the protesters' right to march peacefully and condemns the police actions as undemocratic.
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police state that the CJP protest had been denied permission and issued orders banning gatherings of five or more people.
Use of Force
Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party condemns the police use of tear gas and lathi charge as highly condemnable and undemocratic.
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police used tear gas and lathi charge to disperse protesters who intended to march without permission.
- Protesters
- Thousands of protesters, including Dimple Yadav and other Samajwadi Party leaders.
- Location
- Delhi, India.
- Date
- Monday afternoon.
- Protest Leaders
- Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk.
- Government Response
- Denied permission for the protest march and banned gatherings of five or more people.
- Injuries
- Minor injuries sustained by protesters and police personnel.
- Internet Shutdown
- Temporary shutdown in parts of central Delhi.
