Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Crack Down on Anti-Modi Posts After Protests
The Delhi Police are taking action against social media posts that used rude and abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The protest, which lasted for 37 days, was about issues related to the NEET exam and ended after the government agreed to some of the protesters' demands, including the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister.
The police are checking social media platforms regularly and asking them to remove posts that are against the rules.
The protesters and the police have different views on the use of force during the protest and the crackdown on social media posts.
Delhi Police are cracking down on social media posts targeting PM Modi after the NEET protest.
The protest, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), lasted for 37 days and ended with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
The government agreed to compensate families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide and withdraw FIRs against protesters.
CJP claims the police used excessive force during the 'Sansad Chalo March' on July 20.
Delhi Police justify the social media crackdown as necessary to maintain public order.
- Who
- Delhi Police, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Crackdown on social media posts targeting PM Modi following NEET protest
- When
- After the protest ended on Saturday, July 20
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To maintain public order and prevent the spread of abusive content against the Prime Minister
Protesters and CJP
Delhi Police and Government
Use of Force
Protesters and CJP
Protesters claim police used excessive force during the 'Sansad Chalo March' on July 20, injuring demonstrators.
Delhi Police and Government
Police maintain they acted to control the situation and prevent further escalation.
Social Media Crackdown
Protesters and CJP
CJP argues that the crackdown on social media posts is an infringement on freedom of speech and expression.
Delhi Police and Government
Delhi Police justify the action as necessary to maintain public order and prevent the spread of abusive content.
- Protest Duration
- 37 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for NEET aspirants' families, withdrawal of FIRs against protesters
- Government Agreement
- Compensation for families, withdrawal of FIRs against protesters and organizers
- Police Action
- Crackdown on social media posts targeting PM Modi
- Injuries Reported
- 130 police personnel and 65 students injured
- FIRs Registered
- 15 FIRs
- Police Deployment
- 3,000 personnel
Sources
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