CJP Protest Continues at Jantar Mantar After Parliament March Clashes
Students return to protest site as police maintain heavy security; Sonam Wangchuk vows to continue fast
- CJP resumes protest at Jantar Mantar despite police action.
- Heavy security deployed after clashes during Monday’s “Sansad Chalo” march.
- JP Nadda meets CJP leaders; protesters press three key demands.
- Sonam Wangchuk says he will continue his hunger strike until youth leaders meet MPs.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21st July: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) resumed its protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Tuesday, a day after violent clashes during the “Sansad Chalo” march to Parliament left dozens injured and prompted a heavy police crackdown.
Protesters began gathering at Jantar Mantar early in the morning after the organisation called for the agitation to continue despite police removing the protest stage and tents following Monday’s demonstrations.
A large contingent of Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel remained deployed at the site to maintain law and order.
Monday’s march witnessed tense scenes as thousands of students and supporters attempted to reach Parliament. According to police, more than 100 police personnel and over 60 protesters were injured during the confrontation, while nearly 70 protesters were detained. An FIR has also been registered against unidentified persons on charges related to violence and vandalism.
Delhi Police alleged that protesters displayed “unruly, aggressive and violent” behaviour and violated prohibitory orders despite repeated warnings. Protesters, however, accused the police of using excessive force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, against demonstrators.
Amid the unrest, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda met CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Monday in an effort to open dialogue with the protesters.
During the meeting, the CJP delegation submitted three key demands: the unconditional release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and ₹1 crore compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET 2026 paper leak controversy.
Following the meeting, Nadda said the delegation had submitted a written memorandum and that the government would examine the issues raised. CJP leaders, however, said no concrete assurances had been given and vowed to continue the agitation.
Meanwhile, Sonam Wangchuk, who remains admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, announced through a handwritten message shared by his wife Gitanjali Angmo that he would continue his hunger strike until youth representatives are allowed to meet Members of Parliament or MPs visit him at the hospital.
“I will continue my fast,” Wangchuk wrote, expressing solidarity with the protesting students and condemning the police action against demonstrators.
The continuing protests are expected to keep the NEET paper leak issue in focus during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, where opposition parties are also likely to press the government for answers.
