Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Connaught Place Violence During CJP Protest
On July 20, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a protest called 'Chalo Sansad' in New Delhi.
The protest turned violent in Connaught Place and Janpath, where protesters threw stones, damaging security vehicles, a petrol pump, and shop windows.
Security personnel used tear gas to control the crowd.
Shops closed, and traffic was disrupted.
Police are examining videos to identify those involved in the violence.
The area remained under heightened security to prevent further protests.
CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' protest in New Delhi turned violent in Connaught Place and Janpath.
Protesters damaged security vehicles, a petrol pump, and shop windows by pelting stones.
Security personnel deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd after being stopped from marching towards Parliament.
The protest caused significant disruption, leading to shop closures and traffic snarls.
Police are examining viral videos to identify and take legal action against those involved in the violence.
- Who
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters and security personnel
- What
- Violent protest causing property damage and disruption
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Connaught Place and Janpath, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders
- Location
- Connaught Place and Janpath, New Delhi
- Protest Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Damage Reported
- Security vehicles, petrol pump, shop windows
- Security Response
- Tear gas deployment, heightened security