CJP protest highlights: CJP volunteer stands atop police vehicle, urges people against stone pelting
CJP protest highlights: CJP has reiterated their three demands to end the protest, including, resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ₹1 crore compensation to families of students who died by suicide, and no prosecution against peaceful protesters.
CJP protest highlights: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday claimed that the Centre had assured him it would "positively consider" the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as part of efforts to ensure accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak....Read More
He added that he will end his hunger strike if government assures of no legal action against protestors. "I respectfully request an unequivocal assurance from the Government that none of the young protesters will face any punitive or retaliatory legal action for participating in this movement. Their only "offence" has been to raise their voice for a fair and accountable education system," he said in a letter to the government.
Delhi HC seeks response from police, Centre over use of force on protestors during CJP march
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi Police over use of force, and listed the matter for further hearing on September 11.
The court began hearing two petitions seeking an SIT probe into the alleged excessive use of force by the Delhi Police against protesters during the CJP's march. Advocates argued that police used force at peaceful protestors without any warning and urged the court to summon Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba for physically assaulting a woman standing on the sidelines during the protest.
Opposing the petitions, the Delhi Police contended that the so-called peaceful protest did not remain peaceful and that there are videos showing police personnel being injured.
"The so-called peaceful agitation did not remain peaceful. There are videos showing that police personnel were injured. The crowd became unruly and resorted to violence, and violence cannot be permitted. There are videos showing members of the crowd throwing stones.
CJP says ‘ready to talk’ with govt
CJP on Wednesday said it was “ready to talk” with the government “at a neutral location”. “They have called us. We will not go their office or their residence. The talks will either happen at Jantar Mantar or at a neutral location. We are open for talks right from day one,” Das said.
He added that there could be a “security issue” if the ministers visit Jantar Mantar. “We can meet at Constitution Club of India,” Das said. Earlier, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka had confirmed that they had received communication from the police on the matter. Union minister JP Nadda is likely to meet the CJP delegation.
Oppn, CJP urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike
A delegation of Opposition MPs visited Medanta Hospital on Wednesday to urge activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.
CJP and its founder Abhijeet Dipke also urged the climate activist to end his hunger strike, saying the movement will continue until demands are met.
CJP protest continues at Jantar Mantar
Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday said thousands of protesters had gathered at the Jantar Mantar, with spokesperson Saurav Das sharing visuals of the crowd swelling at the protest site. Speaking to ANI news agency, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka claimed “millions more will come” if the government doesn't agree to their demands. Meanwhile, the ministry of home affairs ordered the immediate deployment of 20 additional CRPF companies to Delhi. The CRPF companies are being brought in from West Bengal.
Heavy barricading continues at various areas in Delhi, including Parliament House and Rafi Marg, even as the Cockroach Janta Party continues its protest at the Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET. A total of six FIRs have been filed so far over the alleged violence and vandalism during the protest march held by the CJP on Monday, at Parliament Street, Connaught Place and other police stations, with police likely to probe a "larger and criminal conspiracy" behind the matter, PTI news agency reported.
Meanwhile, Congress units across the country, including in Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam, staged a protest over the police lathi-charge on students and the detention of party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. Raul, Priyanka and other Congress leaders staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was also detained for the dharna outside PM Narendra Modi's residence.
Several protesters detained, injured after police action in ‘Chalo Sansad’ march
At least 70 protesters were detained during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest march on Monday. Following this the CJP, Aam Aadmi Party and others assured free legal aid to the student protesters who were detained.
Tens of thousands of protesters joined the call for the march to Parliament. The Delhi Police had not given the nod for the march and Section 163 of the BNSS was imposed. Despite barricades on key roads, metro station closures and suspension of mobile internet, protesters converged on Jantar Mantar before moving towards Parliament.
By afternoon, areas including Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Raisina Road, India Gate and Ashoka Road had turned into confrontation zones as police used batons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators, HT reported earlier. Several protesters were injured and admitted to Lady Hardinge and RML Hospitals, with one woman receiving treatment in the ICU of the latter medical facility.
The Delhi Police said 118 personnel were injured during the march, and claimed that protesters had displayed “unruly” and violent behaviour by attacking personnel with stones and other objects while violating prohibitory orders despite repeated warnings.
Dharmendra Pradhan reacts to Cong protest
Union education minister Pradhan lashed out at the protest staged by the Congress outside PM's residence, claiming that the party was “exploiting students as political tools to manufacture disruption” during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament.
“Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia chose to stage a dharna outside the Hon'ble Prime Minister's residence , causing inconvenience to the public and disregarding established security protocols,” Pradhan said in a post on X. He alleged that Congress “political spectacle over democratic debate” despite the government being ready for a discussion. “For Rahul Gandhi, this is not about students. This is about manufacturing confrontation after every genuine avenue for discussion has been opened,” Pradhan said.
The union minister said the government “remains 100% committed to discussing NEET and addressing every genuine concern of our youth on the floor of the House”. He added that the students deserve “far better than being treated as props in a political campaign.”
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- 23 Jul 2026, 07:39:11 AM IST
CJP protest: Latest developments
• Fresh tensions escalated in Delhi amid the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). While the protest site at Jantar Mantar remained peaceful, tensions escalated on the Sansad Marg stretch. While security personnel hit protesters who had spilled on to Sansad Marg with tear gas shells, protesters pelted stones at police personnel and chased them on the main radial road of Connaught Place.
• According to the Delhi Police, at least five cops - 2 ACPs, one inspector, one head constable and one constable, were injured in the fresh tensions that erupted near Sansad Marg in Delhi.
• The government had on Wednesday asked telecom service providers to shut internet in Central Delhi amid the ongoing protest. The order applied to a 1.5 km area surrounding Jantar Mantar till 6am on Thursday, HT has learnt.
• Union minister JP Nadda in a press conference said, "Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, gave a presentation in in the Indian Parliament, and in that presentation, he discussed approximately 150 paper leaks. This is a matter of investigation, and the government, being a responsible government, will undoubtedly investigate and present the truth to the public and the nation."
• Sonam Wangchuk released a new clip after his transfer to Medanta Hospital amid calls to end his hunger strike. In his message, the climate activist praised students for making sure the protests remain peaceful.
- 23 Jul 2026, 05:36:35 AM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi defends Modi govt. amid CJP protest
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- 23 Jul 2026, 04:05:59 AM IST
CJP protest LIVE: JP Nadda ‘should be ashamed,’ CJP spokesperson hits out
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said referring to Union Minister JP Nadda's press conference Thursday that he “should be ashamed”. "People have been sitting here for over 30 days...," Das said. "He is the one doing the politics... Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable... Without this, the protest will continue. It will continue for as long as it has to."
- 23 Jul 2026, 03:09:31 AM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Saurav Das says Sonam Wangchuk wants protest to continue peacefully
Saurav Das. CJP spokesperson told the media early on Friday morning that he has spoken to Sonam Wangchuk about the Jantar Mantar protest. Das said Wangchuk maintained that the protest should remain peaceful.
“He has also publicly appealed to all protesters to maintain peace and conduct this protest in the right manner…,” Das said. "In previous protests in this country, anti-social elements planted by the ruling regime infiltrate and derail the entire protest, then ultimately, those protesting peacefully are blamed, and this should not happen."
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- 23 Jul 2026, 01:24:19 AM IST
CJP protest LIVE: After Salman Khan, Bollywood star Chitrangada Singh speaks in support
Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh extended solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar. "A nation cannot ask its youth to dream big and then remain silent when those dreams are in distress...," she wrote in an Instagram story.
"Please listen to these students. Their concerns deserve dialogue, empathy and action. Please don't let them lose faith in the system they come to you in despair for home," Singh added.
- 22 Jul 2026, 10:47:41 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: CJP volunteer stands atop police vehicle, urges people against stone pelting
CJP protest LIVE: A CJP volunteer was seen on top of police vehicle appealing people not to engage in stone pelting.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 10:35:45 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Fresh chaos amid CJP protest near Sansad Marg today
CJP protest LIVE: Fresh tensions escalated in Delhi amid the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). While the protest site at Jantar Mantar remained peaceful, tensions escalated on the Sansad Marg stretch, where protesters and security personnel clashed.
While security personnel hit protesters who had spilled on to Sansad Marg with tear gas shells, protesters pelted stones at police personnel and chased them on the main radial road of Connaught Place.
According to the Delhi Police, 5 police personnel - 2 ACPs, one inspector, one head constable and one constable, were injured.
- 22 Jul 2026, 10:10:38 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: 5 cops injured amid fresh tensions
CJP protest LIVE: According to the Delhi Police, at least five cops - 2 ACPs, one inspector, one head constable and one constable, were injured in the fresh tensions that erupted near Sansad Marg in Delhi.
Input from Jignasa Sinha.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 10:05:50 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Scores of protesters gather at Dadar in Mumbai
CJP protest LIVE: The CJP shared an aerial view of the protest in Mumbai's Dadar. The clip showed scores of protesters gathered to seek accountability over paper leaks.
- 22 Jul 2026, 09:53:36 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Bollywood actor Imran Khan marches with protesters in Mumbai
CJP protest LIVE: Actor Imran Khan was seen marching with protesters in Mumbai in a clip shared by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on X.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 09:45:08 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: What Anna Hazare said in letter to PM Modi
CJP protest LIVE: Social activist Anna Hazare wrote to PM Modi on Wednesday, saying the “government won't lose power” if a minister resigned. While he didn't name Dharmendra Pradhan, Hazare's remark came at a time when the CJP and the Opposition were seeking the education minister's resignation over the NEET paper leak.
"If accountability is fixed and the resignation of a minister is taken, the government will not lose power. Rather, it will send a clear message to other ministers that if they do not discharge the responsibilities of their departments properly, they too will have to relinquish their posts. This will make the functioning of the government more accountable and effective," wrote Hazare, according to PTI.
- 22 Jul 2026, 09:27:32 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Internet cut order in central Delhi till 6am tomorrow
CJP protest LIVE: The government has asked telecom service providers to shut internet in Central Delhi amid the ongoing protest. The order applies to a 1.5 km area surrounding Jantar Mantar till 6am tomorrow, HT has learnt.
Input by Sejal Sharma.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 09:24:54 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: JP Nadda says govt will investigate Rahul Gandhi's 150+ paper leaks claim
CJP protest LIVE: Union Minister JP Nadda addressed LoP Rahul Gandhi's allegation of there being 152 paper leaks in 10 years in India, and said that the claims will be investigated. However, the ex-BJP national president also listed cases of paper leaks in Opposition-ruled states and questioned Rahul Gandhi's “selective” outrage.
"This is a matter of investigation, and the government, being a responsible government, will undoubtedly investigate and present the truth to the public and the nation," he said. Read full story here.
- 22 Jul 2026, 09:17:35 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: CJP volunteers remove stones from Jantar Mantar
CJP protest LIVE: CJP volunteers are searching for stones lying around on roads and removing them in Jantar Mantar monument park so that they can't be used to attack cops.
(With inputs from Snehil Sinha)
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- 22 Jul 2026, 09:15:29 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: CJP volunteers urge protestors to not engage in stone pelting
CJP protest LIVE: Police have now brought volunteers from protest. They are making appeals not to engage in stone pelting. Urging them that all efforts of protest will fail if this behaviour continues.
(With inputs from Paras Singh)
- 22 Jul 2026, 09:07:10 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: JP Nadda accuses Rahul Gandhi of being ‘selective’
CJP protest LIVE: Addressing a press conference on the students' protest, Union Minister JP Nadda said, “Why did you (Rahul Gandhi) not speak about the UPA and UPA-supported governments, or what you now call the INDIA alliance governments? Why did you leave them out? It clearly shows that your objective is not the welfare of students. Your concern is not to improve the education system, enhance the quality of education, or ensure justice for students. Instead, you are trying to use students' issues and their demands for political mileage. You are trying to derive political benefit from them, and that is unfortunate.”
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- 22 Jul 2026, 09:04:47 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: JP Nadda accuses Gandhi of politicising students issue
CJP protest LIVE: Union Minister JP Nadda urges Opposition to not politicise the issue of students, accusing the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of trying to take political mileage out of paper leak issue.
- 22 Jul 2026, 08:55:23 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Ready for conversation in Parliament’, says JP Nadda
CJP protest LIVE: Union Health Minister JP Nadda said, "Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, gave a presentation in in the Indian Parliament, and in that presentation, he discussed approximately 150 paper leaks. This is a matter of investigation, and the government, being a responsible government, will undoubtedly investigate and present the truth to the public and the nation."
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- 22 Jul 2026, 08:45:50 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Internet services shut down near Sansad Marg as chaos erupts
CJP protest LIVE: Crowd turns unruly near Sansad Marg near Park Hotel. The internet services in the area have also been shut down.
- 22 Jul 2026, 08:37:44 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Police fires tear gas at Sansad Marg
CJP protest LIVE: Police fires tear gas at protestors at Sansad Marg.
A police officer was chased and beaten by crowd.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 08:21:14 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Wangchuk releases new clip from hospital amid pleas to end strike
CJP protest LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk has released a new clip after his transfer to Medanta Hospital amid calls to end his hunger strike. In his message, the climate activist has praised students for making sure the protests remain peaceful.
- 22 Jul 2026, 08:09:04 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Counsel students to study, not divert energy: Universities told amid protests
CJP protest LIVE: The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has asked higher education institutions to counsel students to remain focused on their studies and avoid diverting their energy amid the ongoing protests.
This comes as a section of students has been staying away from classes to participate in protests, which the AIU said is coming at a considerable cost to their academic progress.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 07:26:49 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Bajrang Punia joins Jantar Mantar protest
CJP protest LIVE: Wrestler Bajrang Punia arrived at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to support the Cockroach Janta Party.
“The wrestlers are back at Jantar Mantar! Bajrang Punia joined the protest to demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and an end to police brutality,” the handle of ‘Cockroach is Back’ said on X.
"We won't back down. All people's movements stand united."
- 22 Jul 2026, 07:24:17 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Rakesh Tikait joins Jantar Mantar protest
CJP protest LIVE: Indian farmers' rights activist Rakesh Tikait arrived at Jantar Mantar protest site on Wednesday to support the Cockroach Janta Party.
Taking to X, the party said, “Indian farmers' union leader Rakesh Tikait, who forced the government to repeal the three black laws, has arrived at Jantar Mantar!”
“Today, the youth of the country stand firm for their future and justice. When farmers and students come together, those in power have no choice but to bow down.”
“This movement will not stop until we get the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.”
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- 22 Jul 2026, 06:49:29 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE | Pradhan's resignation, ₹1 crore compensation, no action against protesters: CJP reiterates its demands
CJP protest LIVE | Pradhan's resignation, ₹1 crore compensation, no action against protesters: CJP reiterates its demands
In a post on X, the party said, “CJP will continue its protests until the Government accepts its demands for”
1. Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
2. ₹1 crore compensation for families of children who died by suicide
3. NO PROSECUTION OF PEACEFUL PROTESTERS
- 22 Jul 2026, 06:30:04 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Oppn leaders write to Wangchuk, urge him to end fast
CJP protest LIVE: Opposition leaders write a letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, urges him to end his hunger strike.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 05:53:33 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Entry gates for Mandi House, Central Secretariat metro are open, says DMRC
Service Update
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Entry gates for Mandi House and Central Secretariat metro stations are now open.CJP protest LIVE: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Wednesday informed that entry gates for Mandi House and Central Secretariat metro stations are now open.
- 22 Jul 2026, 05:39:08 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke claims CJP Instagram account disabled; blames PM Modi
CJP protest LIVE: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday claimed that the CJP Instagram account has been disabled and PM blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sharing the update on X, Dipke said “cowards.”
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- 22 Jul 2026, 05:27:33 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Huge protest in Mizoram, demanding education minister's resignation
CJP protest LIVE: Protest in Mizoram today demanding accountability from Dharmendra Pradhan.
“The entire country has united in solidarity,” CJP said.
- 22 Jul 2026, 05:25:48 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Jhandewalan metro station closed till further instructions
Service Update
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Jhandewalan metro station has been closed till further instructions.CJP protest LIVE: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Wednesday informed that the Jhandewalan metro station has been closed till further instructions.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 05:19:01 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk's letter to government
CJP protest LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk's letter to government
- 22 Jul 2026, 05:16:45 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk claims govt assured him Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation would be considered
CJP protest LIVE: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday claimed that the Centre had assured him it would "positively consider" the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as part of efforts to ensure accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak.
In a letter addressed to Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Wangchuk said the assurance was given during their visit to him in hospital, where they urged him to end his indefinite fast.
He also said the government had assured it would consider adequate compensation for the families of students who died by suicide following the alleged paper leak, while urging the Centre to guarantee that no legal or retaliatory action would be taken against student protesters. Wangchuk said he would end his fast only if such an assurance was provided, failing which he would continue his indefinite hunger strike.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 05:15:27 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: 'Will end my fast if govt assures no legal action against protestors', says Sonam Wangchuk
CJP protest LIVE: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday said he will end his fast if government assures of no legal action against protestors.
In a letter to the government, he said, "I respectfully request an unequivocal assurance from the Government that none of the young protesters will face any punitive or retaliatory legal action for participating in this movement. Their only "offence" has been to raise their voice for a fair and accountable education system."
"If such an assurance is given, I shall end my fast with faith that the Government has heard not only my appeal but also the aspirations of lakhs of young Indians. In the absence of such an assurance, I will be forced to continue my fast indefinitely. I also hope that there will be no further use of excessive police force to repress the movement."
“The future of our democracy depends not on how it treats those who agree with it, but on how it treats its young citizens when they dare to speak with courage, hope and conviction.”
- 22 Jul 2026, 05:13:17 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: IPS officer Sandeep Lamba removed from all security related duty in New Delhi
CJP protest LIVE: IPS officer Sandeep Lamba, who was seen slapping a woman protester during ‘Chalo Sansad March’, has been removed from all security related duty in New Delhi district.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 05:07:32 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: CJP claims ‘total police state’ in Mumbai
CJP protest LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday claimed that Mumbai had descended into a "total police state."
“Peaceful students are taking to the streets in Chembur, Juhu, and Shivaji Park to demand basic accountability, and Mumbai Police is behaving like a private squad of thugs.”
“Women are being dragged on the street. Officers are stalking students at their homes and demanding live locations without any warrant. At RCF Police Station in Chembur, detained students are being illegally cut off from their lawyers.”
“This is blatant, lawless intimidation. Release our students immediately and give them access to their lawyers. Your petty tactics can not crush this movement!”
- 22 Jul 2026, 04:46:19 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk stable, hospital says being treated with his consent
CJP protest LIVE: Medanta hospital on Wednesday shared an update regarding the health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying he is “stable” and “oriented.”
The hospital added that Wangchuk is being treated by a multi-disciplinary team of doctors and all treatment to him is being administered with his informed consent
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- 22 Jul 2026, 04:26:09 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: 'Ready to talk at neutral place', says CJP spokesperson Saurav Das
CJP protest LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das on Wednesday said that if the government wants to talk, they must come to the people.
He said that a "janta darbar" is being held at Jantar Mantar, adding that they were called on by union minister JP Nadda to his residence.
“When Delhi Police invited us to Minister JP Nadda’s residence today, we categorically declined. We are not going to anyone’s closed doors or private homes.”
“If security is a concern, we are open to a neutral venue near Jantar Mantar. But the government must show genuine intent to ACCEPT our demands, not waste our time with meaningless photo-ops.”
- 22 Jul 2026, 04:12:03 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Delhi HC dismisses petition seeking SIT into removal of Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung hospital
CJP protest LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking the constitution of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital.
A bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia observed that Wangchuk's wife had already approached the Court over the incident and, by an order dated July 21, had been permitted to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta.
In view of the earlier proceedings, the same relief could not be sought again in the present petition.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 04:09:35 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Court directs authorities to preserve relevant records, including CCTV footage; lists matter for Sept 11
CJP protest LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a petition seeking an SIT probe into the alleged police brutality during the CJP protest.
The court also directed the authorities to preserve all relevant records, including CCTV footage and videography, if any, in accordance with the SOPs issued by the Delhi Police and the Union government.
A bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi Police, and listed the matter for further hearing on September 11.
"Issue notice. In the meantime, we direct that the relevant record in relation to the incident as mentioned in the writ petition, including the CCTV footage and videography, if any, shall be preserved in accordance with the SOP issued by the Delhi Police or by the Union of India. List on 11.9," the court said in its order.
- 22 Jul 2026, 03:56:34 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Court says ‘not an isolated individual incident’
CJP protest LIVE: Responding to the Delhi Police's objection that the petition was not filed by the injured persons and that the petitioners could instead approach the Magistrate for appropriate relief, the Court observed that the present matter was "not an isolated individual incident."
It remarked that had it been an isolated occurrence, the police's contention that the aggrieved persons could file private complaints before the Magistrate may have been justified.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 03:55:43 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Delhi Police opposes petition, says ‘crowd threw stones’
CJP protest LIVE: Opposing the petitions, the Delhi Police contended that the so-called peaceful protest did not remain peaceful and that there are videos showing police personnel being injured.
"The so-called peaceful agitation did not remain peaceful. There are videos showing that police personnel were injured. The crowd became unruly and resorted to violence, and violence cannot be permitted. There are videos showing members of the crowd throwing stones.
"People want to take advantage of this situation. If they have any grievance, they should approach the magistrate's court for registration of an FIR. The petitions do not state that they have availed the remedy under Section 156(3). The true facts are not being placed before the court, and the claims are based on videos circulating on social media.
"Though the petitions may appear, at first blush, to warrant consideration, they are based on suppression of facts. These are publicity-seeking petitions aimed at gaining limelight. The persons who were allegedly injured have not come forward. Therefore, the petitions do not warrant the issuance of notice. They have been filed only to hog the limelight and seek publicity," Raju submitted.
- 22 Jul 2026, 03:53:44 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Senior advocate accuses Additional DCP of physically assaulting woman at CJP protest; urges court to summon him
CJP protest LIVE: Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan said that a large number of individuals participating in the police action were not in uniform and accused Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba of physically assaulting a woman standing on the sidelines, urging the court to summon the officer and hold him accountable.
Referring to videos purportedly depicting the incident, he alleged indiscriminate use of tear gas, lathi-charge and physical assault, including against women, mothers and family members present at the protest.
He claimed to have reviewed over 100 videos documenting instances of excessive force and argued that judicial intervention was necessary to prevent such conduct from becoming normalised.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 03:52:15 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: What the advocates told Delhi HC
CJP protest LIVE: Senior advocate N Hariharan submitted that the protest started peacefully but what happened thereafter was something “unimaginable including brutality of the largest measure possible.”
“No single instance to show that a warning has to be given, no whistle. Nothing of this sort happened, and the force which is to be used, it has to be proportionate to the cause. It is retributive in nature, and they were unarmed people, and they exercised force against the police forces there. This kind of situation, where you were beaten black and blue, ladies in the protest were molested and those officers who are identifiable — committing cognisable offences— order of registration of FIR be issued, and inquiry be made into the entire incident. More than 90 people sustained injuries; the list is going up,” Hariharan added.
Meanwhile, Senior advocate Vikas Singh said the assembly, which had grown in size by July 20, remained peaceful throughout, pointing out that the authorities had not alleged that the gathering turned violent at any stage. Singh alleged that the police, along with several persons in civil clothes, attacked the demonstrators without provocation and till date there is no allegation that the protesters had resorted to violence.
- 22 Jul 2026, 03:46:06 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Delhi HC hears petitions for SIT probe into alleged police brutality during CJP March
CJP protest LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday began hearing two petitions seeking an SIT probe into the alleged excessive use of force by the Delhi Police against protesters during the CJP's march.
The petitions also seek the preservation of CCTV footage from the incident, the production of deployment and operational records, disclosure of orders authorising the use of force, registration of FIRs against the officers involved, and the initiation of disciplinary proceedings.
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- 22 Jul 2026, 03:16:47 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: CJP claims govt paying influencers to defame protest
CJP protest LIVE: An influencer on Wednesday claimed that the government paid him to make content praising the government and criticising the CJP movement.
The video of the influencer was shared by ‘Cockroach is Back’ handle on X.
- 22 Jul 2026, 03:10:55 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE | Enough food for today: CJP urges people to not send more food at Jantar Mantar
CJP protest LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday informed via their X handle that their is enough food at the site and urged people to not send more food.
“We have enough food for today! Please do not send any more food, as we want to ensure nothing goes to waste.”
"A huge thank you to everyone who contributed!"
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- 22 Jul 2026, 03:09:03 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Full text of CJP's letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
CJP protest LIVE: Full text of CJP's letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk:
Dear Sonam Sir,
With great respect and gratitude, we request you to please end your fast.
Your sacrifice has inspired thousands of students across the country. On 20th July, young people travelled from different states to stand with you and this movement. You have shown that this fight is bigger than any one person and that students deserve justice. But right now, we need you to take care of your health.
We promise that this struggle will not end with your fast. We will continue the protests and take this fight forward until our demands for examination justice are met.We will do everything we can to keep it moving.
With respect,
Cockroach Janta Party
- 22 Jul 2026, 03:08:01 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: CJP claims Delhi Police 'abandoned duties at Jantar Mantar
CJP protest LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday claimed that Delhi Police has “abandoned” all duties at Jantar Mantar as site sees influx of protestors.
Taking to X and sharing a video that purportedly shows protestors doing a security check at entry gates, the handle of ‘Cockroach is Back’ said, “As thousands stream into Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police has abandoned all security duties!”
“Student volunteers are running checks at the front gate while the bag-scanning machine at the back gate has been quietly removed. Police are completely recklessly negligent.”
“What exactly is being conspired by the Delhi Police? If Anything Happens At Jantar Mantar Delhi Police Will Be Responsible For It.”
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- 22 Jul 2026, 02:48:17 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Some people using students, youth as political tools’, says Rajnath Singh
CJP protest LIVE: Amid the ongoing student protest in the country, union defence minister Rajnath Singh called it a matter of “serious concern”, adding that it is extremely unfortunate that “some people” are trying to use students and youth as political tools.
“The ongoing protests in Delhi are a matter of serious concern. It is extremely unfortunate that some people are trying to use our students and youth as political tools to serve their own vested interests. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our government remains fully committed to fulfilling the aspirations of students and young people and ensuring their welfare," news agency PTI reported.
“It is our responsibility to listen to every concern of our students and address it. I have complete faith that India's aware, mature, and discerning youth understand such misleading attempts and will choose the path of progress, development, and nation-building,” he added.
- 22 Jul 2026, 02:40:38 PM IST
CJP protest LIVE: Heavy security deployed at Rajiv Chowk metro
CJP protest LIVE: Heavy security has been deployed at Rajiv Chowk metro station in Delhi. Commuters can been seen visibly confused, asking security personnel about way out.
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