Delhi Police deployed tear gas and lathi charges on Monday after "Sansad Chalo" protesters breached barricades near the Central Secretariat [1], [2].
The clashes occurred while the Monsoon Session of Parliament was in progress, highlighting the tension surrounding the judicial appointment process in India. The protest targeted the heart of the capital's administrative district to bring immediate attention to the demands of the marchers.
Protesters reached the area near Parliament, specifically breaching security perimeters at the Rail Bhawan roundabout [1], [3]. The "Sansad Chalo" march was organized to press specific demands regarding the appointment of the Chief Justice of India (CJP) [3].
As the crowd pushed forward, security forces responded with tear gas and lathi charges to control the situation and prevent further incursions into the high-security zone [1], [2]. These measures were implemented to maintain the perimeter around the Parliament complex while legislative business continued inside [2].
Ground reports indicate that the confrontation was a direct result of the protesters' attempt to move past the established police lines [1]. The security deployment remained heavy throughout the event to ensure the safety of the Central Secretariat area [1], [2].
“Protesters reached the Central Secretariat area near Parliament, breached barricades and police responded with tear‑gas”
The intersection of a high-profile judicial appointment dispute and the active Monsoon Session of Parliament creates a volatile political atmosphere. By attempting to breach the Central Secretariat, protesters are signaling that traditional petitions are insufficient, while the police response underscores the government's priority to protect the legislative process from external disruption.
