Delhi police used tear gas and baton charges on Monday to disperse a large Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march heading toward Parliament [1], [3].
The clash occurred on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, signaling a volatile start to the legislative period as citizens demand accountability for national examination failures [1], [4].
More than 10,000 protesters gathered in New Delhi, with police actions centering at Jantar Mantar [3], [5]. The group demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following alleged leaks of the NEET exam papers [1], [2].
"We will not back down until the Education Minister resigns," a CJP spokesperson said [4].
Video footage from the scene showed police swinging batons at the crowd, while some protesters remained stationary during the charges [6]. Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP national convenor, said the police are using excessive force against peaceful demonstrators [5].
Conflicting reports emerged regarding the detention of activist Abhijeet Dipke. While the New Indian Express reported that police deny his detention, Livemint cited video evidence suggesting Dipke and other activists were taken into custody [4], [6].
Union Health Minister JP Nadda held talks with a two-member team from the CJP in an attempt to end the stir [2].
"We are in talks with CJP leaders to resolve the issue," Nadda said [2].
“"We will not back down until the Education Minister resigns."”
The escalation of the CJP protests coincides with the opening of the Monsoon Session, placing immediate pressure on the government to address systemic failures in the NEET examination process. The use of force by Delhi police and the subsequent political condemnation from figures like Arvind Kejriwal highlight a deepening tension between student-led activism and state security measures in the capital.
