Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Police clash with protesters at CJP march
On Monday, thousands of protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Left student bodies like SFI and AISA marched towards Parliament in New Delhi.
They were demanding the resignation of the education minister over exam paper leaks.
The police used tear gas and batons to stop the protesters, who claimed that many were injured, including a 12-year-old girl.
The police denied using excessive force and said that protesters had vandalized government property.
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist on a hunger strike, decided to continue his fast until the protest leaders were allowed to meet MPs or him at the hospital.
Opposition leaders in Parliament protested the police action and other issues, leading to repeated adjournments.
Thousands of CJP supporters and Left student bodies marched to Parliament demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks.
Police used tear gas and batons, detaining around 70 protesters and claiming vandalism by protesters.
Protesters reported injuries, including a 12-year-old girl with a fractured skull and Gitanjali J. Angmo dragged by her hair.
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist on a hunger strike, decided to continue his fast until protest leaders meet MPs or him at the hospital.
Opposition leaders in Parliament protested the police action and other issues, leading to repeated adjournments.
- Who
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters, Left student bodies SFI and AISA, Delhi Police
- What
- Clash between protesters and police during a march to Parliament
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks and seek to meet MPs in Parliament
CJP and Protesters
Police
Use of Force
CJP and Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force, including tear gas and batons, causing injuries to protesters including a 12-year-old girl and Gitanjali J. Angmo.
Police
Police deny allegations of excessive force and claim protesters vandalized government vehicles and public property.
Injuries and Arrests
CJP and Protesters
CJP claims 40-50 protesters, including a 12-year-old girl, had their skulls fractured and Gitanjali J. Angmo was dragged by her hair.
Police
Police report around 70 protesters detained and at least 20 government vehicles and public properties vandalized.
Protest Intentions
CJP and Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks and seek to meet MPs in Parliament.
Police
Police warn against gatherings and deploy personnel to maintain order, citing concerns over public safety and property damage.
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protesters Involved
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters, Left student bodies SFI and AISA
- Police Action
- Used tear gas and batons, detained around 70 protesters
- Injuries Reported
- 40-50 protesters with skull fractures, 15 SFI members, 10 AISA members injured
- Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk to continue fast until protest leaders meet MPs or him at Safdarjung Hospital
- Government Response
- Police deny allegations, claim protesters vandalized property
- Opposition Reaction
- Opposition leaders protest in Parliament over police action and other issues