Delhi Police deployed heavy security and barricades around the Parliament building and Jantar Mantar on Monday to curb opposition protests [1].
The crackdown comes as the government seeks to maintain order during the start of the Monsoon Session, which is scheduled to run for more than 15 days [2]. Heightened security measures are intended to prevent disruptions to legislative proceedings amid mounting public anger over administrative failures.
Security forces established extensive checkpoints and a clampdown around the Parliament area to block unauthorized access [1]. These measures targeted several groups, including the Cockroach Janta Party during its 'Chalo Sansad' march, and protesters demanding accountability for the NEET-UG paper leak [3, 4].
Thousands of protesters braved rain in New Delhi to voice their grievances [5]. Some of these demonstrations occurred near Jantar Mantar, where police blocked marches intended for the Parliament building [1, 3].
This session opens amid a shifting political landscape in the legislature. Reports indicate that 37 Opposition MPs have crossed over to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) [6].
The security deployment follows a pattern of tension between the state and various protest groups. Police and protesters clashed during the 'Sansad Chalo' march, as security forces worked to maintain a perimeter around the government complex [3].
“Security was drastically heightened with extensive police deployment, heavy barricading, and checkpoints.”
The aggressive security posture on the first day of the Monsoon Session suggests the government anticipates significant instability. By combining physical barriers with a strengthened legislative majority—following the defection of 37 MPs—the administration is attempting to insulate the legislative process from both street-level activism and parliamentary opposition.
