Delhi police clashed with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters at Jantar Mantar on Monday, July 20, 2026 [2].
The confrontation marks an escalation in the CJP's campaign for accountability regarding alleged paper leaks. The party's ability to mobilize large groups in the capital continues to challenge government restrictions on public gatherings during the monsoon session.
Security forces used lathi charges and tear-gas shells to disperse the crowd [1, 3]. The clashes resulted in several injuries among both police personnel and demonstrators [1]. The violence broke out as the group attempted to proceed with its "Chalo Sansad" march toward Parliament after the government denied permission for the gathering [4, 5].
The protest was led by figures including Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet Dipke [1, 5]. Dipke had been conducting a hunger strike that lasted more than 20 days [6]. The CJP staged the demonstration to demand government accountability for the alleged leaks, and to press forward with their march despite the lack of official clearance [4, 5].
Reports regarding the chaos at Jantar Mantar varied among sources. The CJP said that an ambulance sent to the site almost caused a stampede [3]. Other reports focused on the use of force by security forces to clear the area [1].
The "Chalo Sansad" movement seeks to bring attention to systemic failures in examination security. Protesters said that the government's refusal to permit the march was an attempt to silence demands for transparency [4, 5].
“Police lathi-charged and used tear-gas shells on protesters at Jantar Mantar.”
The clash underscores the growing tension between civil society movements and the Indian government over the integrity of national examinations. By utilizing high-profile figures and prolonged hunger strikes, the CJP is attempting to turn a policy grievance into a broader movement for institutional transparency, while the state's response reflects a strict adherence to security protocols during parliamentary sessions.
