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CJP protest: Abhijeet Dipke calls off hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's request

Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal. Wangchuk, hospitalized after his own fast, requested discharge to join a protest. CJP leaders met with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for government talks. Demonstrators marched towards Parliament, facing police dispersal and traffic disruptions.

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Indian Gen Z protesters face teargas and police batons as thousands march towards parliament

Protesters are demanding resignation of education minister over botched exams

The Independent UK

Samajwadi Party stages protest in Parliament over alleged NEET paper leak, accuse Centre of failing to address students' concerns

Samajwadi Party leaders protested alleged NEET paper leaks during the Monsoon Session. They demanded a discussion and accused the government of ignoring student concerns. Leaders like Dimple Yadav voiced solidarity with protesting students and their demands. The party called for accountability and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

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‘With Wangchuk gone, cops thought hope would die’: The weekend that changed the CJP protest

Thousands have turned up for the Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament on Monday, filling the road from Jantar Mantar to the Tolstoy Marg–Sansad Marg intersection. Police are trying to block the march with barricades and used batons after some protesters tried to push through.

Newslaundry

CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march turns tense; baton charge, tear gas in Delhi

Security forces used batons and tear gas against Cockroach Janta Party protesters. Thousands marched towards Parliament, attempting to breach barricades near Shastri Bhawan. Metro station access was restricted, causing inconvenience for many commuters. CJP representatives engaged in talks with the government regarding their demands. Separately, Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger…

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Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two members of the movement were on their…

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CJP protest Delhi: After Parliament protest, members meet JP Nadda; minister promises internal consultations

Cockroach Janta Party members will meet Union Minister JP Nadda after the government reached out for talks. Thousands of CJP protesters marched towards Parliament, attempting to breach barricades near Parliament Street. Police forces reportedly resorted to a baton-charge during the protest, leading to minor injuries.

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Chaos at Delhi metro stations as five stations shut over security concerns: commuters scramble for alternate routes

Five Delhi Metro stations closed Monday due to security concerns. Hundreds of commuters faced disruptions and longer travel routes. Security personnel managed crowds and dispersed some protesters at Patel Chowk. Passengers sought alternative transport after station access points were shut. The closures occurred amid heightened security for a planned protest…

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CJP's Saurav Das taken to Deputy Commissioner's office, says talks with government underway

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das is engaged in discussions with the government. Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a planned march despite heavy rain and security. Delhi Police stated no permission was granted for the unauthorized protest march. Prohibitory orders are in effect across the New Delhi district. Activist…

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Cops detain AAP councillor as she prepares to leave for Parliament march with supporters

Delhi Police detained AAP councillor Ashu Thakur from her CR Park office on Monday morning, hours after she had circulated a video urging citizens to gather on the spot and join a march to Parliament organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

Newslaundry

CJP Protest in Delhi today: Check roads and areas to avoid traffic jam in Central Delhi

CJP Protest Delhi: Commuters heading through Central Delhi on Monday should anticipate significant traffic delays. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised avoiding specific roads and junctions near Parliament. These closures are expected due to a planned march by the Cockroach Janata Party to Parliament. Security has been heightened across the…

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Rajiv Chowk, Janpath metro station closed; check latest DMRC announcement on Delhi Metro

Several Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk and Janpath, have been closed until further notice for security reasons. This announcement comes as security is heightened across the national capital. Activists are planning a march towards Parliament on Monday. Rapid Action Force personnel are stationed near Parliament premises.

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk sets three conditions to call off his hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike if the government accepts accountability for education system failures. He also demands MPs assure Parliament will address education accountability during the Monsoon Session. Wangchuk's wife stated political leaders meeting him could also end his fast. Security was deployed at Jantar Mantar ahead…

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India’s viral Cockroach Party steps up protests after hunger-striking activist is forcibly hospitalised

Youth-led movement says Monday’s planned march to parliament will go ahead despite Sonam Wangchuk’s removal by police, as students continue their own hunger strikes and security is tightened across Delhi

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Wangchuk will end fast today if Parliament session focuses on education accountability, says Gitanjali Angmo

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike on Monday if political leaders meet him and assure him they will raise education accountability during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, his wife Gitanjali Angmo said. She accused the Centre of using health concerns as a "charade" to prevent Wangchuk from joining…

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Apprehending police action, Abhijeet Dipke urges supporters to throng Jantar Mantar; says Wangchuk's fast on

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged supporters to gather at Jantar Mantar in large numbers ahead of the proposed 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament on Monday, alleging that Delhi Police may crack down on the protest.

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'Unauthorised' Parliament march will face action, says Delhi Police amid reports of CJP's proposed protest

Delhi Police said no permission has been sought or granted for a proposed march to Parliament on July 20, warning that participants in any unauthorised procession or assembly in the New Delhi district will face legal action. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS remain in force, banning protest…

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Sonam Wangchuk calls July 20 march 'India's second freedom movement' in message from hospital detention

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged citizens to join the July 20 Parliament march. He described the event as India's second freedom movement from injustice. Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital amid a protest for exam reform. Police cited health concerns and court orders for his hospitalisation. Organisers confirmed the "Chalo Sansad"…

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Friends to foes, controversial bills, agitation at its door: Parliament braces for stormy Monsoon session

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday amid expectations of a stormy showdown, with the government pushing key bills, including a renewed Constitution Amendment Bill on women's reservation and delimitation.

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‘Like a kidnapping’: Delhi Police forcibly remove Sonam Wangchuk under medical pretext

A roughly 10-foot barricade had come up overnight at Jantar Mantar, and hundreds of police personnel with several vehicles had taken position at the protest site by 9 am on Saturday – a scene starkly different from the one Newslaundry’s team had witnessed the previous evening. The change followed the…

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White sheets, jammers: Inside Delhi Police's Wangchuk operation

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to a government hospital after his health declined. Police used white sheets and planned network jammers for the operation. This action followed court orders and medical advice for his care. The police aimed to prevent large gatherings and viral videos of the transfer. Security was…

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Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist 'stable but requires continuous monitoring'

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to his prolonged hunger strike. He remains stable but requires continuous medical observation and treatment. His wife requested that no treatment be administered without family consent. Police removed protesters from the Jantar Mantar site after his hospitalization. Opposition leaders criticized the government's actions…

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Left-wing student organizations join Jantar Mantar protest as CJP activist begins hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation

The protestors have been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after the NEET paper leak fiasco. The joint demonstration witnessed students and political activists raising slogans and carrying placards to press their various demands.

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What kind of thuggery is this?: AAP, Opposition condemn police action against Jantar Mantar protesters, call officers 'Modi goons'

Delhi Police took climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital from Jantar Mantar. Opposition leaders criticized the police action, alleging suppression of peaceful protest. Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike for twenty days demanding action on exam irregularities. Protesters were removed from the site after Wangchuk's hospitalization. The police…

The Independent UK

Indian police swoop in to remove hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk from protest site

Activists accuse Delhi Police of ‘kidnapping’ Wangchuk, while authorities say he has been moved to hospital in a ‘much-needed medical intervention’

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