Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Mumbai Police File FIRs Against CJP Protesters
In Mumbai, over 900 people have been named in eight FIRs for protesting in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement.
The protests, led by Abhijeet Dipke and supported by activist Sonam Wangchuk, are demanding accountability and reforms in education and employment.
The largest protest was at Shivaji Park, where over 600 people were booked.
The protests happened despite prohibitory orders, and police used legal provisions to control the situation.
The movement started due to allegations of irregularities in competitive exams like NEET and has grown into a larger campaign.
Mumbai Police have registered eight FIRs against over 900 protesters supporting the CJP movement.
The largest FIR was registered at Shivaji Park Police Station with over 600 accused.
Protests were held at multiple locations across Mumbai, with the largest gathering at Shivaji Park.
The CJP movement, led by Abhijeet Dipke and backed by Sonam Wangchuk, demands accountability, education reforms, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protests were organized despite prohibitory orders, leading to clashes with police.
- Who
- Protesters supporting the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, led by Abhijeet Dipke and backed by activist Sonam Wangchuk.
- What
- Mumbai Police have registered eight FIRs against over 900 protesters for demonstrating in solidarity with the CJP movement.
- When
- The protests occurred during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with clashes reported on Monday.
- Where
- Protests were held at multiple locations across Mumbai, with the largest gathering at Shivaji Park.
- Why
- The protests were organized to demand accountability, education reforms, greater employment opportunities, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters
Mumbai Police
Legitimacy of Protests
Protesters
Protesters argue their demonstrations are peaceful and necessary to demand accountability and education reforms.
Mumbai Police
Police assert that the protests violated prohibitory orders and disrupted public order.
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim that police used excessive force during the demonstrations.
Mumbai Police
Police maintain that they acted within the law to maintain public safety and order.
- Number of FIRs
- 8
- Total Accused
- Over 900
- Largest FIR Location
- Shivaji Park Police Station
- Protest Leaders
- Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk
- Key Demands
- Accountability, education reforms, employment opportunities, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Legal Provisions
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Protest Locations
- Multiple locations across Mumbai, largest at Shivaji Park
