Archive · 21 Jul 2026
CJP Protesters Stay at Jantar Mantar After Police Crackdown
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters are continuing their sit-in at Jantar Mantar in Delhi after a police crackdown on their march to Parliament.
The protesters are demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, reforms in the education system, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The police used force, including lathicharge and tear gas shells, after protesters attempted to march towards Parliament.
Both sides blame each other for the violence.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologized to supporters injured during the police action.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on the 24th day of his hunger strike, demanding Pradhan's resignation.
CJP protesters continue sit-in at Jantar Mantar after police crackdown on 'Sansad Chalo' march.
Protesters demand accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and reforms in the education system.
Police used force, including lathicharge and tear gas shells, after protesters attempted to march towards Parliament.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologized to supporters injured during the police action.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on the 24th day of his hunger strike, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Who
- CJP protesters, Delhi Police, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protesters continue sit-in at Jantar Mantar after police crackdown
- When
- June 20 - Present
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, reforms in the education system, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters' Perspective
Police Perspective
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters allege that police personnel without name tags assaulted them, including women, and called them 'terrorists'.
Police Perspective
Police used force, including lathicharge and tear gas shells, after protesters attempted to march towards Parliament.
Responsibility for Violence
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters blame the police for the violence.
Police Perspective
Police blame the protesters for the violence.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Date
- June 20 - Present
- Protesters' Demand
- Accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, reforms in the education system, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Police Action
- Lathicharge and tear gas shells
- Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk on 24th day of hunger strike
