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CJP Protest in Delhi: What's happening at Jantar Mantar and Parliament area? What Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk, govt and Delhi Police are saying

CJP Protest Jantar Mantar Update: Delhi remains tense after a large protest march to Parliament turned confrontational. Protesters continue a sit-in near Kerala House after the Jantar Mantar site was cleared. Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized and continues his hunger strike for youth leaders to meet parliamentarians. The Cockroach Janta Party…

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Delhi Police detains 70 CJP protesters, alleges 'violent' & 'unruly' conduct

Delhi Police alleged that CJP protesters turned "unruly, aggressive and violent" during Monday's demonstration in New Delhi, accusing them of attacking police personnel, damaging public property and trying to breach barricades despite repeated warnings. Police said 70 protesters were detained.

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Who are India’s Cockroach Janta party and why are they staging protests?

Explosion of anger over education system and youth unemployment has led to movement’s rapid rise

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Sonam Wangchuk to continue fast, cites police action against protesters

Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike from Safdarjung Hospital. He demands youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he meets them. Police prevented the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament. Wangchuk was forcibly shifted to the hospital after fasting for twenty-one days. The CJP seeks accountability for examination irregularities and minister's…

The Economic Times

More than 50 police personnel, protesters injured during CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march, over 100 detained

Over fifty police personnel sustained injuries during clashes with CJP protesters in New Delhi. The injured officers received medical attention after the situation was brought under control by authorities. Security forces employed a baton-charge near Parliament Street as protesters attempted to breach barricades. Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party members marched…

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School Assembly News Headlines Today July 21: Top National, International, Sports, Business events that students should know

School Assembly News Headlines Today July 21: Parliament faced disruptions as opposition demanded discussions on alleged paper leaks. Heavy rainfall hampered rescue efforts in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir. Spain secured both men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously. Rohit Sharma dismissed retirement speculation after his century at Lord's. P.V.…

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Who is Gitanjali J Angmo? Sonam Wangchuk's wife, HIAL co-founder and karate black belt

Gitanjali J Angmo is leading Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing protest after his hospitalization. She will lead the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament on July 20. Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike for three weeks. Angmo has remained by his side and taken charge of the campaign. She also…

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Why Is India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' Marching on Parliament?

Thousands of young protesters in Delhi demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, highlighting growing frustration with India's education system.

International Business Times UK

Government reaches out to CJP amid raging protest; JP Nadda holds talks with 2-member team, appeals to end stir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda held initial formal discussions with Cockroach Janta Party members. The protesters conveyed their demands, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Talks occurred on a day the CJP called for a march to Parliament. Delhi Police increased security around Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned procession.…

The Economic Times

Protests in several Gujarat cities supporting CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, Wangchuk; some detained

Protests occurred in Gujarat cities supporting the Cockroach Janta Party's march. Participants chanted slogans against the government and the Union Education Minister. Thousands gathered in Delhi's Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain and security. The march demands action against education sector irregularities and exam paper leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike…

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Under shadow of lathis and barricades: The day the Modi govt finally engaged the CJP

Thousands of protesters marching towards Parliament as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) demonstration were met with barricades, tear gas, lathi blows and detentions as a heavy police deployment tried to contain the march.

Newslaundry

Police Block Roads, Metro to Stop Peaceful March Over Paper Leak Scandal – Is the Indian Government Scared?

The NEET-UG paper leak controversy escalated after Delhi Police stopped a planned Parliament march.

International Business Times UK

Sonam Wangchuk seeks temporary discharge from Safdarjung Hospital to join 'Sansad Chalo' march

Activist Sonam Wangchuk requested Safdarjung Hospital's permission to temporarily leave for a Parliament march. He asserted his health was fine and parameters were normal for the protest. Wangchuk's team shared his letter, stating he was trying hard to join the march. He continues his hunger strike until the government addresses…

The Economic Times

CJP protest: Abhijeet Dipke calls off hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's request

Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal. Wangchuk, hospitalized after his own fast, requested discharge to join a protest. CJP leaders met with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for government talks. Demonstrators marched towards Parliament, facing police dispersal and traffic disruptions.

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The Independent UK

Indian Gen Z protesters face teargas and police batons as thousands march towards parliament

Protesters are demanding resignation of education minister over botched exams

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Samajwadi Party stages protest in Parliament over alleged NEET paper leak, accuse Centre of failing to address students' concerns

Samajwadi Party leaders protested alleged NEET paper leaks during the Monsoon Session. They demanded a discussion and accused the government of ignoring student concerns. Leaders like Dimple Yadav voiced solidarity with protesting students and their demands. The party called for accountability and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

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‘With Wangchuk gone, cops thought hope would die’: The weekend that changed the CJP protest

Thousands have turned up for the Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament on Monday, filling the road from Jantar Mantar to the Tolstoy Marg–Sansad Marg intersection. Police are trying to block the march with barricades and used batons after some protesters tried to push through.

France 24

Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two members of the movement were on their…

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Congress slams Centre over handling Wangchuk, exam issues; opposes Higher Education Bill

Congress leader K C Venugopal strongly criticized the central government's actions. He expressed solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike. Venugopal alleged widespread irregularities in competitive examinations, impacting students nationwide. He also voiced opposition to the proposed Higher Education Bill.

The Economic Times

Delhi High Court to hear today Wangchuk's wife's appeal against order on treatment at Safdarjung

The Delhi High Court will hear an appeal regarding Sonam Wangchuk's hospital treatment. His wife challenges an order refusing to interfere with his current medical care. The appeal argues the single judge misinterpreted previous court directives on monitoring Wangchuk. Authorities contend Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital due to his…

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CJP's Saurav Das taken to Deputy Commissioner's office, says talks with government underway

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das is engaged in discussions with the government. Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a planned march despite heavy rain and security. Delhi Police stated no permission was granted for the unauthorized protest march. Prohibitory orders are in effect across the New Delhi district. Activist…

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What Happened Before the Chalo Sansad March?

As thousands gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned 'Chalo Sansad' march, social reformer Sonam Wangchuk made a significant announcement that changed the direction of the protest. Instead of simply continuing his hunger strike, he laid down three clear conditions under which he would end his fast. At…

The Economic Times

CJP Protest in Delhi today: Check roads and areas to avoid traffic jam in Central Delhi

CJP Protest Delhi: Commuters heading through Central Delhi on Monday should anticipate significant traffic delays. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised avoiding specific roads and junctions near Parliament. These closures are expected due to a planned march by the Cockroach Janata Party to Parliament. Security has been heightened across the…

The Independent UK

India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament

Hundreds of supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement have gathered in New Delhi to march to Parliament to demand the education minister's resignation

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk's wife Angmo moves Delhi HC again challenging Safdarjung hospital transfer denial

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, has again approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a Single Judge's order refusing to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. The appeal cites violations of informed consent, bodily autonomy and Wangchuk's fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21.

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