Archive · 20 Jul 2026
CJP Protest Stage Dismantled After Parliament March
A group called the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) was protesting in New Delhi.
They had a stage set up at Jantar Mantar where people were on a hunger strike.
The police took down the stage and used tear gas and batons to stop the protesters from marching to Parliament.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign because they say there were problems with exams.
Even though the stage is gone, the protesters say they will stay at Jantar Mantar until their demands are met.
CJP's protest stage at Jantar Mantar was dismantled by police.
Protesters marched towards Parliament but were stopped by security forces.
Clashes occurred with baton charges and tear gas used to disperse the crowd.
Protesters plan to stay at Jantar Mantar until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke addressed the crowd from a tempo with loudspeakers.
- Who
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters and police
- What
- Dismantling of protest stage and clashes during a march to Parliament
- When
- July 20
- Where
- New Delhi, near Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Protesters demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Police
Protest Continuation
Protesters
Protesters plan to stay at Jantar Mantar until their demands are met.
Police
Police dismantled the protest stage and used force to disperse the crowd.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Start Date
- June 6
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Police Action
- Dismantled protest stage, used tear gas and baton charges
- Protest Leader
- Abhijeet Dipke
