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Protests in several Gujarat cities supporting CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, Wangchuk; some detained

Protests occurred in Gujarat cities supporting the Cockroach Janta Party's march. Participants chanted slogans against the government and the Union Education Minister. Thousands gathered in Delhi's Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain and security. The march demands action against education sector irregularities and exam paper leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike…

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Under shadow of lathis and barricades: The day the Modi govt finally engaged the CJP

Thousands of protesters marching towards Parliament as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) demonstration were met with barricades, tear gas, lathi blows and detentions as a heavy police deployment tried to contain the march.

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Police Block Roads, Metro to Stop Peaceful March Over Paper Leak Scandal – Is the Indian Government Scared?

The NEET-UG paper leak controversy escalated after Delhi Police stopped a planned Parliament march.

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Sonam Wangchuk seeks temporary discharge from Safdarjung Hospital to join 'Sansad Chalo' march

Activist Sonam Wangchuk requested Safdarjung Hospital's permission to temporarily leave for a Parliament march. He asserted his health was fine and parameters were normal for the protest. Wangchuk's team shared his letter, stating he was trying hard to join the march. He continues his hunger strike until the government addresses…

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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

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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.

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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…

France 24

Congress slams Centre over handling Wangchuk, exam issues; opposes Higher Education Bill

Congress leader K C Venugopal strongly criticized the central government's actions. He expressed solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike. Venugopal alleged widespread irregularities in competitive examinations, impacting students nationwide. He also voiced opposition to the proposed Higher Education Bill.

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Delhi High Court to hear today Wangchuk's wife's appeal against order on treatment at Safdarjung

The Delhi High Court will hear an appeal regarding Sonam Wangchuk's hospital treatment. His wife challenges an order refusing to interfere with his current medical care. The appeal argues the single judge misinterpreted previous court directives on monitoring Wangchuk. Authorities contend Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital due to his…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

What Happened Before the Chalo Sansad March?

As thousands gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned 'Chalo Sansad' march, social reformer Sonam Wangchuk made a significant announcement that changed the direction of the protest. Instead of simply continuing his hunger strike, he laid down three clear conditions under which he would end his fast. At…

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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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The Independent UK

India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt a march to Parliament

Hundreds of supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement have gathered in New Delhi to march to Parliament to demand the education minister's resignation

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk's wife Angmo moves Delhi HC again challenging Safdarjung hospital transfer denial

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, has again approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a Single Judge's order refusing to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. The appeal cites violations of informed consent, bodily autonomy and Wangchuk's fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21.

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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Security tightened at Jantar Mantar ahead of proposed Parliament march by CJP

Delhi Police stepped up security around Jantar Mantar ahead of a proposed march to Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, even as organisers are yet to obtain official permission for the protest.

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Tens of thousands of Cockroach movement protesters defy police with Delhi march

Youth-led group calls on education minister to quit in one of India’s largest anti-government rallies in years

France 24

India bans march on parliament by ‘Cockroach’ activists, risking a standoff

Police in New Delhi on Sunday banned a planned march on the Indian parliament by supporters of the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party. The demonstration set for Monday, the start of parliament's monsoonsession, follows growing calls for the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks and the forced removal of…

The Economic Times

'I will represent him': Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo to lead tomorrow's protest

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, said she will lead Monday's planned march to Parliament in his place after the Delhi High Court declined to order his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. She urged protesters to keep the demonstration peaceful and remain alert against any attempts to…

The Independent UK

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

The Economic Times

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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