Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Delhi Gurdwara Shelters Protesters Fleeing Police Action
On July 21, protesters who were part of the Cockroach Janata Party's march to Parliament in New Delhi sought shelter in Gurdwara Bangla Sahib after police used baton charges and tear gas to disperse them.
The gurdwara welcomed everyone, offering food and a place to rest without asking for any formal application.
Meanwhile, police were heavily deployed to prevent protesters from reaching Parliament and other high-security areas, causing traffic disruptions.
The protesters were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over irregularities in major competitive examinations like NEET and JEE.
Protesters sought shelter in Gurdwara Bangla Sahib after police action.
Gurdwara offered food and rest to all without formal application.
Police used baton charges and tear gas to disperse protesters.
Protesters demanded resignation of Union Education Minister over exam irregularities.
Heavy police deployment caused traffic disruptions in Connaught Place.
- Who
- Protesters and police
- What
- Protesters sought shelter in Gurdwara Bangla Sahib after police action
- When
- July 21
- Where
- New Delhi, near Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and Connaught Place
- Why
- Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities
Protesters
Police
Protesters' Actions
Protesters
Protesters sought shelter in Gurdwara Bangla Sahib after being dispersed by police.
Police
Police used baton charges and tear gas to disperse protesters marching towards Parliament.
Police Actions
Protesters
Protesters view police actions as excessive and violent.
Police
Police enforced prohibitory orders to prevent protesters from reaching Parliament and other high-security areas.
- Location
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi
- Date
- July 21
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Police Actions
- Baton charge, tear gas, barricades
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Gurdwara's Response
- Open to all, no formal application required