Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Police Prepare for Crackdown at Jantar Mantar
There is a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi led by Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) says the police are getting ready to stop the protest with water cannons.
The police say they have not been asked for permission for a planned march to Parliament and that strict security rules are in place.
Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the hospital because he is weak but stable.
The protest is about problems with exams and a leaked NEET paper.
The CJP says the protest will continue peacefully, but the police are ready to stop any unauthorized gatherings.
CJP alleges police are preparing for a crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Water cannons spotted at the protest site, seen as a warning sign by CJP.
Delhi Police state no permission has been sought for the proposed march to Parliament.
Strict security measures in place, prohibiting gatherings of four or more people.
Sonam Wangchuk, the protest leader, was hospitalized and is stable but weak.
- Who
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters and Delhi Police
- What
- Preparations for a potential crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar
- When
- July 19, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To address education-related grievances and the health of protest leader Sonam Wangchuk
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
Delhi Police
Protest Permissions
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
The CJP claims they have the right to protest and march peacefully without needing permission.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police state that no permission has been sought for the march and clearance is unlikely due to security arrangements.
Police Presence
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
The CJP views the presence of water cannons as a sign of an impending crackdown on peaceful protesters.
Delhi Police
The police are enforcing prohibitory orders to maintain security during the Monsoon Session.
- Date
- July 19, 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Leader
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Police Action
- Enforcing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS
- Health Status of Sonam Wangchuk
- Weak and mildly dehydrated but stable
- Protest Issues
- Education-related grievances, exam irregularities, NEET paper leak
- Proposed March Date
- July 20, 2026
- Police Permission Status
- Not sought, unlikely to be granted