Delhi Police deny violence at CJP protest as Sansad Chalo march turns clashes

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined to urgently list a petition concerning the Delhi Police's use of "excessive force" against students who took part in the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest march to Parliament on Monday.A bench headed by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said, "Don't drag the court into all this." The bench said the matter will be listed for hearing on Wednesday.Delhi HC Allows Sonam Wangchuk To Be Shifted To Medanta HospitalPetition seeks urgent hearingThe petitioner mentioned the plea before the bench for an urgent hearing, stating that Delhi Police personnel used "excessive force" on the protesters, NDTV reported.Earlier on Monday, thousands joined the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Chalo Sansad" march to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak.Allegations over police actionCJP has accused Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters to prevent them from reaching Parliament, alleging that several students were injured and activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, was manhandled.On the other hand, in a statement, Delhi Police said protesters displayed "unruly, aggressive and violent" behaviour during the protest. It added that despite repeated warnings and lawful directions, protesters refused to disperse and violated prohibitory orders, reported NDTV.Leaders visit injured protestersMeanwhile, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday visited Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital and met people who were injured during the police action following the CJP protest march on Monday.During his visit, Nadda also held a meeting with doctors to review the condition of the injured and the medical care being provided to them.Besides, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and the AAP national convenor met with the injured protesters at RML Hospital.

YouTuber and reality show winner Elvish Yadav reacted to the police action during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi, saying that students who raised genuine concerns should not have faced violence. Sharing his views on X, Elvish made it clear that his opinion was not driven by political affiliations. He wrote, "I’m neither a BJP supporter nor a Congress supporter. But what is happening to the students is completely wrong. The students who came forward with genuine issues should not have been subjected to violence. Their concerns deserve to be heard, and appropriate action should be taken." I’m neither a BJP supporter nor a Congress supporter. But what is happening to the students is completely wrong.The students who came forward with genuine issues should not have been subjected to violence. Their concerns deserve to be heard, and appropriate action should be…— Elvish Yadav (@ElvishYadav) July 20, 2026About the protest His post came after clashes broke out during the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march on Monday (July 20). The protest was organised over alleged examination irregularities and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The CJP had called for a march from Jantar Mantar, where protesters had been camping for nearly a month, to Parliament. Thousands gathered at the protest site on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. However, the march was stopped by heavy security deployment as demonstrators attempted to move towards Parliament. Delhi Police reacts Following the incident, the Delhi Police described the protesters as "unruly, aggressive and violent." In an official statement, the police reportedly said that despite repeated warnings and lawful directions, the protesters refused to disperse and violated the prohibitory orders in force. The police further alleged that protesters attacked personnel with stones and other objects, tried to break through barricades, vandalised police and government vehicles, damaged public property, and "resorted to large-scale violence, posing a serious threat to public order, the security arrangements in place, and the safety of police personnel performing their lawful duties." 'I'll Be Called Anti-National Again': Diljit Dosanjh Backs Students After CJP Protest Turns Chaotic In DelhiAccording to the statement, more than 118 police personnel, including several senior officers and women police personnel, were injured during the clashes. It also said that around 60 protesters sustained injuries, while the medico-legal examination (MLC) of the remaining injured police personnel was still underway. As the situation escalated, protesters were detained from several locations, including Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Free Press Journal (@freepressjournal) Security personnel also used tear gas near Shastri Bhawan after demonstrators allegedly tried to push through barricades. Later in the evening, police moved to clear the protest site and dismantled the stage. Despite the action, the CJP maintained that its agitation would continue and said the protesters would remain at the site.

New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party on Tuesday said that its protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue, a day after high-voltage drama unfolded in the national capital. Protesters have reclaimed the site after police personnel cleared the stage and tents at the protest venue.VIDEO | Delhi: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke continues his sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/Op46K4nxqb— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 21, 2026 Heavy police deploymentPolice and RAF personnel in large numbers continue to remain at the site. Earlier on Monday, more than 100 police personnel and over 60 protesters were injured after police used lathi charge and tear gas shells to disperse crowds that at one point came within metres of Parliament.Security has also been beefed up outside the residence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. VIDEO | Delhi: Security has been beefed up outside the residence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/QfIcKzmFyD— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 21, 2026 Earlier on Monday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said that march to Parliament would continue for the second straight day on Tuesday, according to India Today. Notably, Tuesday is the second day of the monsson session of Parliament. About 70 protesters were detained during the Monday march and an FIR had been filed against unidentified persons for violence and vandalism, according to police.In a statement, Delhi Police said protesters displayed "unruly, aggressive and violent" behaviour during the protest. It added that despite repeated warnings and lawful directions, protesters refused to disperse and violated prohibitory orders, reported NDTV.The protesters, on the other hand, accused Delhi Police of using excessive force during the "Sansad Chalo" march, alleging that several students were injured.Government holds first talksAmid escalating protests, the first interaction between the government and the protesters took place. Union Health Minister JP Nadda met CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at his residence on Monday afternoon. He heard their demands and appealed to them to end their protest.आज सुबह पहली बार प्रदर्शनकारियों की ओर से सरकार के साथ बातचीत करने का प्रस्ताव आया और सुबह 11:50 AM से ही हमारी बातचीत जारी है।सौहार्दपूर्ण वातावरण में मुलाकात हुई। उनके डेलीगेशन के साथ विस्तार से पहले मौखिक चर्चा हुई और उनके द्वारा लगभग 4 बजे मुझे लिखित याचिका दी गई।मैंने… pic.twitter.com/HLCl20RBSp— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 20, 2026 CJP has put forth three demands before the Union Minister: the release of Sonam Wangchuk with no restriction on his movement, the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Rs 1 crore compensation for all NEET aspirants who died by suicide following the NEET 2026 paper leaks.Nadda acknowledged their demands and posted on X that the CJP leaders had submitted a written petition to him around 4 pm. He said the discussion was initiated after CJP approached the government for talks.Cockroach Janta Party Continues Jantar Mantar Protest; March To Parliament Will Continue Today, Says Dipke Viral video sparks criticismMeanwhile, a viral video purportedly showing CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya at a Burger King outlet during the party's Delhi protest sparked online criticism. View this post on Instagram The timing of the clip has not been independently verified. However, after massive backlash, Dahiya defended himself on Instagram, saying he had worked tirelessly for the movement and did nothing wrong.

A protest march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi on Monday escalated into violent clashes after thousands of demonstrators attempted to march from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session.What began as a rally demanding action over irregularities in competitive examinations ended in widespread chaos, with security forces using tear gas and batons to disperse protesters. The unrest left police vehicles damaged, dozens of people detained, and several injuries reported on both sides.According to officials, more than 50 personnel from the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces sustained injuries during the clashes, including over five IPS officers. Several protesters were also injured.'Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Assaulted By Delhi Police': CJP Spokesperson Saurav Das' Massive Claim Amid 'Sansad Chalo March'जंतर मंतर परशांतिपूर्ण प्रदर्शन कर रहे युवाओं पर शाम करीब 7 बजे के वक्त लाठीचार्ज का एक और Video सामने आया,तानाशाही ज्यादा दिन तक नहीं चलती। pic.twitter.com/6yDapzRL3L— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 20, 2026 Following the violence, Delhi Police launched an investigation by registering multiple FIRs and reviewing CCTV footage as well as videos recorded on mobile phones. Investigators are also examining whether the unrest was fuelled by misinformation or was part of a larger planned conspiracy.The CJP had announced the 'Sansad Chalo' march to press for accountability over examination-related irregularities and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Some More Clips from Jantar Mantar Protest today: pic.twitter.com/5r3QkAlvwD— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) July 20, 2026 VIDEO | Delhi: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke briefly faints during sit-in at Jantar Mantar, escorted away by fellow protesters. pic.twitter.com/H2saj5E0D6— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 20, 2026 Despite persistent rainfall, thousands of supporters assembled at Jantar Mantar before attempting to march towards Parliament. Police had already deployed extensive barricades around the protest site and key roads across central Delhi. As security restrictions prevented the main route, groups of protesters moved through nearby lanes, with more participants joining along the way. Demonstrators repeatedly attempted to push through several layers of barricades in an effort to reach Parliament.पुलिस की बर्बरता को देख सकते हैं, pic.twitter.com/E2GI61l1MP— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 20, 2026 'Will Continue My Fast': Sonam Wangchuk Refuses To End Hunger Strike, Demands MPs Hear Student Protestersलड़कियों के कपड़े फाड़े गए : डिंपल यादव जी (छात्राओं के समर्थन के दौरान) pic.twitter.com/hFBUO3HMfh— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 20, 2026 The confrontation intensified in areas including Constitution Club, Patel Chowk, Shastri Bhawan, the RBI Building and Parliament Street, where security personnel resorted to tear gas shells and baton charges to disperse the gathering. Internet services were also suspended in several parts of central Delhi during the operation.Authorities said two Delhi Police buses were damaged after being hit with stones, shattering their front windshields. Some shops along Janpath were also reportedly vandalised.More than 70 people were taken into custody. Police sources claimed that a number of those detained were not students, despite the protest being centred on examination-related issues.

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday slammed the Centre for lobbing tear gas shells on marching protesters and accused it of hubris for not starting a talk with the students on strike for the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said the youth protesting now for several days had only one demand: the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan."The protest has been going on for several days. They had only one demand: resignation of the education minister and strict action in the paper leak matter. But no one from the central government had time to talk to the protestors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has time to eat 'Melody' but not talk to the protestors," Singh said.VIDEO | Addressing a press conference in Delhi, AAP MP Sanjay Singh (@SanjayAzadSln) says, "Protesters are being treated like citizens of an enemy nation, with lathi-charge and tear gas being used against them. Representatives of the CJP are believed to have had a 10-minute… pic.twitter.com/xWcEKASp2q— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 20, 2026 Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike On 23rd Day As Union Minister JP Nadda Meets CJP Representatives The party's Rajya Sabha member said youth were beaten up, tear gas was used against them, and they were treated like they were from an enemy country."Prime Minister Modi should now understand that the youth has awakened. They will throw you out of power if you do not listen to them," he said.Addressing a press conference, AAP leader Gopal Rai demanded that the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke be immediately released from custody."They only demanded the removal of Pradhan; what the government did instead was the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site. Students were peacefully marching, but all roads were barricaded around Jantar Mantar, force was used, and Dipke was arrested," Rai said.Delhi Police has said Dipke was never detained and the reports of his detention were false.Tear Gas Fired As CJP's 'Sansad Chalo March' Protesters Clash With Security Near Parliament - VIDEO The press conference was also addressed by Leader of Opposition Atishi and the AAP's Delhi unit president, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and MLA Sanjeev Jha."The huge number of protestors suggests that PM Modi and his government are hugely unpopular with Gen Z. People are still joining the protest; youth not only from Delhi but Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have also joined," Bharadwaj said.Earlier in the day, Atishi, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, and Sanjay Singh joined the CJP's Parliament march.Thousands of protesters converged in central Delhi and marched towards Parliament, only to be met by teargas and lathi-charges.The demonstrations, which began over examination irregularities and paper leaks, gained traction with activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Delhi Police on Monday appealed to protesters participating in the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Chalo Sansad" march to maintain peace and cooperate with security personnel, amid reports of clashes that left several protesters and police personnel injured.Delhi Police appeals to all protestors to maintain peace, exercise restraint and cooperate with the police in ensuring peace and public order. All participants are requested to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner, refrain from indulging in any unlawful or violent activities… pic.twitter.com/5QBH9dGeha— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) July 20, 2026 In a video message shared on X, Additional Commissioner of Police (PRO) Rajeev Ranjan urged demonstrators to exercise restraint and follow the directions issued by police officers deployed on duty.#WATCH | Delhi: Protesters pelt stones at Delhi Police personnel at Feroz Shah Road.#CJPProtest pic.twitter.com/CSCibKGpfT— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2026 "Delhi Police appeals to all protestors to maintain peace, exercise restraint and cooperate with the police in ensuring peace and public order. All participants are requested to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner, refrain from indulging in any unlawful or violent activities and comply with the lawful directions issued by police officers/personnel deployed on duty," Ranjan said.Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike On 23rd Day As Union Minister JP Nadda Meets CJP RepresentativesHe also cautioned the public against spreading or believing unverified information related to the protest."The public is advised not to believe or circulate rumours, misinformation or unverified content through any platform. Citizens are requested to rely only on authentic sources of information and extend their cooperation to Delhi Police in maintaining peace, harmony and public order," he added.लाठीचार्ज के दौरान छात्र बेहोश हो गया,कितना दमन करेगी सरकार pic.twitter.com/VEPlGtQIWd— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 20, 2026 कितना झूठ फैलाओगेये देखो। https://t.co/2HAvfhg2eD pic.twitter.com/ME4AiVb3Pj— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 20, 2026 ये तानाशाही नहीं तो क्या है? pic.twitter.com/g9Sg2IU5cQ— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 20, 2026 #WATCH | Delhi: Delhi Police personnel and protesters suffered injuries during their clash near Parliament Street earlier today. #CJPProtest pic.twitter.com/OSlYjK1GlI— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2026 The appeal came as tensions escalated during the CJP's "Chalo Sansad" march, with reports indicating that clashes broke out between protesters and police personnel in central Delhi.Tear Gas Fired As CJP's 'Sansad Chalo March' Protesters Clash With Security Near Parliament - VIDEOAccording to reports, police resorted to a lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells to disperse demonstrators after the situation turned volatile. ANI reported that several police personnel sustained injuries during the confrontation with protesters.दमनकारी सरकार किस तरह से लड़कियों को कुचल रहे हैं, नारी वंदन वाले नारी का सम्मान भूल गए है। pic.twitter.com/fYeApzOMHZ— Cockroach Janta Party (@CJP_for_India) July 20, 2026 Protest organisers, however, alleged that police used excessive force against peaceful demonstrators, claiming that several participants, including women and children, were injured in the crackdown. Delhi Police has not responded to these specific allegations.Security was intensified across central Delhi in view of the march, with heavy police deployment and traffic restrictions imposed around key locations, including Parliament and Jantar Mantar, to maintain law and order.