Cockroaches, clash, cries: Photos from one of India's biggest youth protests

From Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation to Parliament march confusion, tear gas, internet curbs and govt talks - here's how the CJP protest unfolded on Monday.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 07:47 pm IST 17 Photos
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Supporters of Abhijeet Dipke-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered in large numbers on Monday at Jantar Mantar as the outfit planned march towards Parliament on Day 1 of Monsoon Session, prompting heavy security deployment.(Hindustan Times)

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The security presence to maintain law and order situation amid CJP's protest call and the heavy barricading in and around Jantar Mantar led to traffic chaos across Central Delhi(Hindustan Times)

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As the protest swelled, authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in parts of central Delhi and step up security around Parliament and key government buildings.(Hindustan Times)

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Security personnel fired tear gas shells to disperse protesters amid faceoff with protesters amid attempts to proceed towards Parliament on Monday.(Hindustan Times)

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CJP, an outfit launched on social media as a satirical response to a remark on youths by CJI Kant in May, has gained massive support of youths and several opposition leaders as well as celebrities.(Hindustan Times)

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