CJP Parliament March : PM Modi Came to Power in the Name of Hindus, Now Hindus Are Being Lathi-Charged

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CJP Parliament March : The streets of central Delhi turned into a battleground on Monday as thousands of students and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) attempted to march towards Parliament, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET examination irregularities. What began as a protest march quickly escalated into tense confrontations with Delhi Police, with tear gas shells, heavy barricading, and dramatic clashes unfolding only a few kilometres away from the nation’s highest legislative institution.

The demonstrations coincided with the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, creating political pressure both inside and outside the Parliament complex. While protesters struggled against multiple layers of barricades on Delhi’s streets, Opposition MPs disrupted proceedings inside both Houses, accusing the government of ignoring students’ concerns over examination irregularities and the alleged paper leak controversy.

The CJP, a relatively new political movement that emerged through an online campaign before transforming into a nationwide youth-led platform, has been staging protests at Jantar Mantar since June 20. The organisation has consistently demanded accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, insisting that the Education Minister should step down and that the government must guarantee transparent recruitment and examination processes.

Monday’s “Chalo Sansad” march represented the movement’s biggest mobilisation so far. From early morning, students carrying banners, flags and handwritten placards began gathering near Jantar Mantar despite intermittent rainfall. Many had travelled overnight from different states by buses and trains, determined to participate in what organisers described as a decisive protest aimed at taking their demands directly to Parliament.

However, security agencies had anticipated the march. Delhi Police deployed thousands of personnel, including paramilitary forces, across central Delhi. Roads leading towards Parliament were sealed with multiple layers of barricades, while buses stood ready to transport detained protesters if required. Security arrangements were significantly tightened around Parliament Street, Janpath, Patel Chowk and Rail Bhawan.

As the protesters attempted to advance, police stopped them at several points. Eyewitnesses reported repeated attempts by demonstrators to push through barricades, with many climbing over steel barriers while others sat on the roads chanting slogans demanding justice for students affected by alleged examination irregularities.

The confrontation intensified when security personnel used tear gas to disperse advancing groups. Dramatic visuals circulating on social media showed protesters throwing tear gas shells back towards security forces, while clouds of smoke engulfed parts of central Delhi. Rain failed to disperse the crowds, as demonstrators regrouped repeatedly after every police action.

Several protesters and police personnel reportedly sustained injuries during the clashes. Protest organisers alleged that police resorted to lathi-charge in multiple locations, including Parliament Street and Patel Chowk. Delhi Police, however, denied carrying out a lathi-charge, maintaining that officers acted only to preserve law and order and prevent protesters from breaching restricted security zones surrounding Parliament.

As tensions mounted, access to several Delhi Metro stations around central Delhi was restricted, with entry and exit gates closed at multiple locations to control movement. Mobile internet services in areas surrounding Jantar Mantar and Parliament were also reportedly suspended as authorities attempted to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain public order during the demonstrations.

The unrest outside Parliament found an immediate political echo inside the legislature. Proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted as Opposition members raised the issue of alleged NEET paper leaks and criticised the government’s handling of student protests.

Congress president and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sought to draw attention to the demonstrations taking place outside Parliament, arguing that the concerns of lakhs of students deserved serious discussion rather than police action. Referring to reports from Jantar Mantar, Kharge alleged that force was being used to suppress peaceful voices and insisted that the issue directly affected the future of young people across the country.

Other Opposition leaders also criticised the government’s approach. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described the police action against students as undemocratic and questioned why those allegedly responsible for examination irregularities remained free while students demanding accountability faced police action. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor argued that peaceful protests should not invite force and maintained that Parliament should allow discussions on issues affecting the country’s youth.

Several political leaders from Opposition parties joined or expressed solidarity with the protesters. Reports from the protest site showed participation by leaders from the Congress, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party. Samajwadi Party claimed that its MP Dimple Yadav was detained while participating in the demonstration, although the situation remained fluid throughout the day.

The protest also received support from noted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose hunger strike has become one of the defining symbols of the movement. Wangchuk had earlier been shifted to Safdarjung Hospital by Delhi Police after concerns over his health. Despite his hospitalisation, he announced that he would continue his fast after witnessing what he described as the “brutality” faced by peacefully protesting students.

In a handwritten message shared from the hospital, Wangchuk declared that he would not end his hunger strike until youth representatives were allowed to meet Members of Parliament or he himself was permitted to interact with them. His statement further energised protesters gathered outside Kerala House near Jantar Mantar later in the evening.

Another significant development came when Abhijeet Dipke, one of the prominent faces of the movement, ended his three-day hunger strike by consuming juice after discussions with civil society members, including actor Shabana Azmi, actor Prakash Raj and RJD MP Manoj Jha. Three students associated with AISA also ended their fast following similar appeals. However, organisers clarified that the broader protest would continue despite some hunger strikes ending.

The day’s most important political breakthrough occurred behind closed doors rather than on the streets. Senior CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda after the government initiated dialogue with the protest leaders.

Following the meeting, Nadda revealed that the protesters had approached the government for talks for the first time and that discussions had continued for several hours. According to the Union Minister, the meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere, during which the delegation submitted a written memorandum outlining its demands.

The CJP delegation later stated that Nadda had assured them he would discuss their demands with the government’s leadership and sought time before responding formally. Among the demands presented were the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and broader reforms to restore confidence in India’s competitive examination system.

Even as negotiations continued, the atmosphere outside remained tense. Protesters insisted that they would continue their sit-in until concrete assurances were received. By evening, police had vacated much of the Jantar Mantar protest site, but several CJP leaders, including Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, remained at the protest location.

Delhi Police defended its security arrangements throughout the day, appealing to demonstrators to maintain peace and cooperate with authorities. Officials also confirmed that they had begun investigating a viral drone video allegedly showing aerial footage of the protest, saying any unauthorised drone operation would invite legal action under applicable regulations.

Police sources further claimed that more than 50 personnel had been injured during clashes linked to the protests, underscoring the intensity of the confrontation and the challenges faced in securing the high-security Parliament zone.

The developments mark a critical moment for the CJP movement, which has rapidly evolved from an online campaign into a nationwide student-led mobilisation capable of drawing thousands onto the streets and forcing the government into direct negotiations. At the same time, the protests have revived larger debates over transparency in competitive examinations, accountability within India’s education system, and the balance between maintaining public order and protecting the democratic right to peaceful protest.

With Parliament now in session, Opposition parties preparing to intensify pressure inside the House, and protesters refusing to withdraw until their demands receive a formal response, the confrontation has moved beyond a single day’s street protest. It has become a significant political challenge for the government, one that is likely to shape parliamentary debates and public discourse in the days ahead.