Delhi Police used lathi charges to disperse Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters at Jantar Mantar on Monday [1], [2].
The clash occurred during the party's planned “Chalo Sansad” march, which sought to pressure the government during the Monsoon Session of Parliament regarding alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks [1], [2].
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the site near Parliament House [1]. The group included prominent leaders such as Sonam Wangchuk, Manish Sisodia, Atishi, and Sanjay Singh [1], [3]. Some leaders scaled barricades in an attempt to join the protest at Jantar Mantar [3].
Police acted to prevent an unauthorized march toward the Parliament building [1], [2]. Reports from the scene indicated that security forces used batons to break up the crowd [4], [5].
However, there are conflicting accounts regarding the level of force used. Some reports described a lathi charge to disperse the crowd [4], [5], while the Delhi Police refuted social-media reports of violence and said the situation was handled professionally [4].
The CJP organizers said the protest was necessary to demand accountability for the examination leaks [1], [2]. The incident comes as tensions rise over public-sector examination integrity in India.
“Delhi Police used lathi charges to disperse Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters at Jantar Mantar.”
The clash highlights the intensifying friction between the Indian government and opposition-led movements over the integrity of national competitive exams. By attempting to march on Parliament during the Monsoon Session, the CJP is leveraging high-visibility political windows to force a legislative response to the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, while the police response underscores the strict security protocols currently surrounding the capital's legislative hub.
