Climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk led the "Chalo Sansad" march from Jantar Mantar toward Parliament in New Delhi on Monday [1].
The demonstration seeks to force government action on systemic education failures, specifically regarding the NEET examination row, and broader climate justice concerns [1].
Wangchuk and the Climate Justice Project (CJP) organized the event to highlight shortcomings in the national education system [1]. The march intended to move from the Jantar Mantar area to the seat of government to press for immediate policy reforms [1, 2].
Delhi police were placed on high alert ahead of the movement to manage the crowds [1]. While the march began as a planned demonstration, reports regarding the nature of the event differ. Some accounts describe the gathering as an organized protest [1]. Other reports said the march turned violent near Kerala Bhawan, where protesters allegedly breached barricades [2].
According to reports from News24Online, security forces responded to the unrest with baton charges, and stone-pelting occurred in the vicinity of Kerala Bhawan [2]. The police presence remained heavy throughout the area to prevent further escalation near the Parliament building [1, 2].
The demands of the CJP center on the intersection of environmental protection, and educational equity. The group said that the current state of the NEET exams reflects a larger failure in the education system that must be addressed to ensure fair access for students [1].
“The march intended to move from the Jantar Mantar area to the seat of government”
The Chalo Sansad march reflects a growing convergence between climate activism and social grievances in India. By linking the NEET examination controversy with climate justice, Wangchuk and the CJP are attempting to broaden their coalition, shifting the focus from regional environmental issues to systemic national governance and educational reform.
