Delhi police used tear gas and lathi charges on Monday to disperse at least 20,000 [1] Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters marching toward Parliament.
The clash underscores growing public frustration over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, a critical medical entrance test. The scale of the mobilization suggests a deepening crisis of confidence in the administration of national academic assessments.
Protesters gathered in central Delhi near Jantar Mantar and began a march toward the Parliament building. The situation escalated when demonstrators attempted to breach security barricades. In response, police deployed anti-riot vehicles and fired tear gas to push the crowds back [1], [2].
Law enforcement officials used lathis, long bamboo sticks, to disperse the crowd as the march closed in on the government complex [2]. The police crackdown coincided with the departure of the prime minister from Parliament [2].
Among the figures associated with the broader climate of protest is Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for over 20 days [2]. While the CJP march focused on examination fraud, the presence of high-profile activists in the region has heightened the tension in the capital.
Police also detained individuals during the unrest, including Abhijeet Dipke, who was picked up by authorities as the march progressed [2]. The deployment of heavy security measures reflects the government's effort to prevent any unauthorized entry into the parliamentary perimeter during a period of intense social unrest.
“Delhi police used tear gas and lathi charges on Monday to disperse at least 20,000 CJP supporters.”
The clash in central Delhi highlights the volatile intersection of academic grievance and political mobilization. By linking the NEET irregularities to a mass march led by the Cockroach Janta Party, the movement has shifted from a student-led complaint to a broader political challenge. The use of force by Delhi police and the synchronization of the prime minister's departure suggest a high-alert security posture intended to prevent the protests from disrupting legislative functions.
