Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Clashes erupt at Jantar Mantar protest
There was a fight between some protesters and Nihang Sikhs at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
The protesters are part of a group called Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The CJP says that people from the ruling BJP party might be trying to cause trouble to make the protesters look bad.
A video shows the Nihang Sikhs arguing with the protesters, and one Nihang Sikh grabbed a protester by the collar.
The situation was quickly calmed down, and the groups were separated.
The CJP has been protesting for a month, and this is the first time something like this has happened.
Clashes occurred between CJP protesters and Nihang Sikhs at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
A video shows Nihang Sikhs arguing with protesters, with one grabbing a protester by the collar.
The situation was quickly brought under control and the groups were separated.
CJP claims BJP-affiliated individuals are infiltrating the protest to incite violence.
This is the first such incident in a month-long protest by the CJP.
- Who
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters and Nihang Sikhs
- What
- Clashes between protesters and Nihang Sikhs
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Unclear, but CJP claims BJP-affiliated individuals are infiltrating the protest to incite violence.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
Nihang Sikhs
Infiltration Claims
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
CJP claims BJP-affiliated individuals are infiltrating the protest to incite violence and discredit the movement.
Nihang Sikhs
No direct statement from Nihang Sikhs on the infiltration claims.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- Groups Involved
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Nihang Sikhs
- Incident Trigger
- Unclear, but a video shows an argument between Nihang Sikhs and protesters.
- Outcome
- Situation brought under control, groups separated.