Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Warns Kejriwal Over Protest Rumors
There are protests in New Delhi where people are asking for the education minister to step down.
The government has turned off mobile internet near the protest area from 4 pm to midnight to keep things safe.
Shops in Connaught Place were told to close early.
The Delhi Police asked Arvind Kejriwal not to spread rumors about a crackdown on protesters.
The government says they have tried to talk to the protesters but they haven't responded.
Delhi Police warns Arvind Kejriwal against spreading rumors about an impending crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Mobile internet services suspended within a 1.5-km radius of Jantar Mantar from 4 pm to midnight.
Protests demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan continue in New Delhi.
Security measures tightened in New Delhi amid ongoing youth protests.
Commercial activity in Connaught Place curtailed, with businesses directed to close by 6:30 pm.
- Who
- Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Police, Union Home Ministry, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- What
- Delhi Police warns Arvind Kejriwal against spreading rumors about an impending crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar.
- When
- Thursday, July 23, 2024
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To maintain public order and prevent the spread of unverified information.
Opposition Leaders
Government Authorities
Protest Justification
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders like Arvind Kejriwal claim the government is planning a crackdown on protesters and accuse the government of brutality.
Government Authorities
Government authorities deny any plans for a crackdown and urge protesters to refrain from spreading unverified information.
Dialogue and Communication
Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders criticize the government's handling of protests and demand the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government Authorities
The government has made multiple attempts to engage in dialogue with protesters but claims they have been unresponsive.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Duration of Internet Shutdown
- 4 pm to midnight
- Radius of Internet Shutdown
- 1.5 km
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Affected Commercial Area
- Connaught Place
- Time for Business Closure
- 6:30 pm
- Issuing Authority for Business Closure
- New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA)
