A video now doing the rounds on social media shows a man becoming visibly agitated after security personnel compel him to leave the demonstration.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke briefly fainted during sit-in at Jantar Mantar after protest march. CJP accused Delhi Police of using excessive force during the 'Sansad Chalo' march, resulting in injuries and alleged manhandling of activist Gitanjali J Angmo. CJP's Abhijeet Dipke faints during sit-in at Jantar Mantar after protest march (Image: @PTI_news/ screengrab)The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke briefly fainted during sit-in at Jantar Mantar after protest march to Parliament that witnessed thousands of demonstrators demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in competitive exams.Dipke was escorted by fellow protestors and CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka. He broke his hunger strike earlier today after the CJP said the father of NEET student Riya Thapa, who died by suicide, persuaded him to end it and lead the march to Parliament.What Dipke, Angmo saidCJP alleged that Delhi Police used excessive force against demonstrators during its "Sansad Chalo" march, claiming that several students sustained injuries and that activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, was manhandled. The organisation continued its protest with a sit-in near Kerala House after police dismantled the stage at Jantar Mantar.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSAbhijeet Dipke fainted during the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar after breaking his hunger strike. His decision to end the fast was influenced by the father of a NEET student who died by suicide, urging him to lead the march.Demonstrators are demanding Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in competitive exams, including accusations of paper leaks and inadequate governance affecting students' futures.Delhi Police responded to the protests with a significant security presence, deploying force to disperse demonstrators, including the use of tear gas and lathi-charge, claiming it was necessary to maintain law and order.The CJP's demands include the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, government discussions on education issues during the Monsoon Session, and compensation of
₹1 crore for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide.Participation in protests can be a means of voicing concerns about education policies and governance, but students should consider the implications and the safety of engaging in demonstrations that may be met with police action.The allegations followed police action to disperse protesters who attempted to march towards Parliament and clear the protest venue. By the evening, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, along with Angmo, remained at the sit-in near Kerala House, stating that the agitation would continue despite the police crackdown."Police have been absolutely brutal. They have fractured the skulls of many students who were protesting here. Even a 15-year-old girl was brutally beaten up by a male police officer. A male police officer even tried to grab the hair of Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo. They even tried to lathicharge her and drag her out of the tempo," Dipke alleged.Addressing the gathering, Angmo said the movement had received the backing of an estimated 25 lakh young people, which she described as a reflection of growing concern over the state of the country's education system."This shows that our education system, education policies and overall governance in the sector are deeply flawed and affecting every young person. The government must listen to their concerns at the earliest. Good governance means listening to the voices of youngsters and resolving this matter without delay," she stated.She also said that activist Sonam Wangchuk, who remains on a hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital, has set three conditions for ending his fast. According to Angmo, these include the resignation of Pradhan, an assurance from Cabinet ministers and Members of Parliament that education-related issues will be discussed during the ongoing
A video now doing the rounds on social media shows a man becoming visibly agitated after security personnel compel him to leave the demonstration. He is heard saying, ‘maaro sir, maaro sir (beat me, sir).’Police lathi-charge CJP demonstrators, use tear gas.Chaos unfolded on Monday as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) marched towards Parliament from Jantar Mantar, despite police denying permission for the protest. Security forces stepped up action to prevent demonstrators, who had gathered at Jantar Mantar for the "Chalo Sansad" march against alleged irregularities in NEET, from proceeding towards Parliament.Police used lathis and batons to disperse the thousands gathered, while security forces also fired tear gas shells.A video now doing the rounds on social media shows a man becoming visibly agitated after security personnel compel him to leave the demonstration. He is heard saying, "maaro sir, maaro sir (beat me, sir)".Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSThe CJP protest was focused on addressing alleged irregularities in public examinations and calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Police used force, including batons and tear gas, to disperse demonstrators after they gathered at Jantar Mantar, which was not authorized for the protest.Authorities deployed heavy police and paramilitary forces around central Delhi, erected multiple layers of barricading, and closed several metro stations to manage the situation and prevent protesters from breaching security zones.Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of CJP, was picked up by police while leading the protest, although police later denied claims that he had been detained.The protest caused significant disruptions, leading the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to temporarily close five stations, including Rajiv Chowk, which stranded hundreds of passengers.He remains standing as security personnel strike him with batons before briefly stopping. Moments later, the man begins shouting aggressively, following which other personnel step in and escort him away from the spot.The video, which carries the ANI logo, has been widely shared on social media, including by All India Congress Committee national leader Dheeraj Gurjar.Sharing the clip, Gurjar wrote, “Whenever youth take to the streets to protect their rights, employment, and the country's constitution, the regime resorts to repression and fear. How long will the government keep hiding behind lathis, barricades, and police guards?”Highlights of the CJP protestCockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was ‘picked up’ by police on Monday, according to the outfit's chief spokesperson, Saurav Das. Dipke ended his hunger strike earlier in the day after the CJP said the father of NEET student Riya Thapa, who died by suicide, persuaded him to call it off and lead the march to Parliament.Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav was also detained by police, the Samajwadi Party said. Detentions were made from areas such as Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street and other key locations. At least seven people were detained near the Reserve Bank of India, news agency PTI reported.Metro services disruptedWidespread disruption was reported at several Delhi Metro stations on Monday after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed five stations, including Rajiv Chowk, as a precautionary measure amid the CJP march towards Parliament.The closures left hundreds of passengers stranded and also prevented many protesters from reaching their intended destinations.The protesters sought action over alleged irregularities in public examinations and called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, facing police barricades and baton charges during the demonstration.About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constant
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