CJP protest: Delhi University urges calm, says students' fears are being exploited

Delhi Police has registered six FIRs so far in connection with the alleged violence, vandalism and other incidents during the "Chalo Sansad" march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and farmers' groups on July 20, news agency PTI said quoting sources.Police are likely to probe a "larger and criminal conspiracy" behind the entire matter, the report said.The cases were registered at Parliament Street, Connaught Place and other police stations invoking multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, it said.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSThe FIRs were filed in connection with incidents of violence, vandalism, and stone-pelting during the 'Chalo Sansad' march organized by CJP and farmers' groups on July 20.Delhi Police are probing a larger conspiracy as evidence suggests planning behind the unrest during the protest, which involved multiple violent incidents.The Delhi Police deployed tear gas and used batons to disperse the crowd, leading to injuries among both police personnel and protesters.The FIRs included offences such as unlawful assembly, rioting, violence against public servants, and damage to public property.According to police, the CJP did not seek permission for the march, which was against the regulatory order in place restricting protests in the area.One FIR was lodged in connection with the violence and stone-pelting near Regal Cinema at Connaught Place, while separate cases relate to unlawful assembly, unauthorised flying of a drone during the Parliament session and an alleged conspiracy behind the violence, a police source said.FIRs were also filed in connection with assault, taking the law into one's own hands and other related offences, he said.The FIR filed at the Parliament Street station was under BNS Sections 223(b) (disobedience of lawful orders); Section 221 (hindering public servants from imparting their duties); Section 132 (assault or use of criminal force against a public servant); Section 121(1) (unlawful assembly); Sections 189(3), 190, 191(2), 191(3) and 192 dealing with unlawful assembly, rioting and violence; Sections 324(5), 109(1), 125 and 3(5) relating to common intention; and Section 61(2) about criminal conspiracy, the PTI report said.Earlier Police said more than 118 police personnel, including several senior officers, were injured and around 70 protesters were detained on Monday, during the march.Union Health Minister JP Nadda met injured at a Delhi hospital on Monday.Delhi Policereleased a statement mentioning these figures and their account, accusing protesters of displaying ‘unruly, aggressive and violent behaviour’ during the protest and attacking security personnel, damaging government vehicles and public property.Thousands of students protested on streets in Centre Delhi on Monday in support of CJP's march towards Parliament, with several confrontations breaking out between protesters and the police.CJP is still protesting at Jantar Mantar while Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunder strike supporting the demands, is in Medanta hospital. Congress leaders led by Rahul Gandhi held an unprecedented sit-in protest near PM Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday over student-related issues. Rahul, Priyanka and other leaders were detained and later released.The students under CJP and the Congress party are demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra PradhanDamage to Public Property ActThe FIR also invokes provisions of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.According to the FIR, the accused persons allegedly formed an unlawful assembly, disrupted public order, obstructed government officials from discharging their duties, indulged in violence and caused damage to public property.During the protest, protesters allegedly pelted stones at police personnel and damaged several police vehicles deployed in the area, he said.Investigators are examining CCTV footage, drone visuals,

Jantar Mantar CJP Protest LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest has entered a critical phase with political tensions escalating after Congress leaders staged a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and police action against student protesters. The demonstration ended with the detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several Opposition leaders, who were later released.Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after the Delhi High Court cleared his transfer. Union Health Minister J P Nadda and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh later visited him at the hospital to enquire about his health.Rahul leads protest outside PM's residenceCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and several Opposition leaders staged a surprise sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG controversy. Police detained the protesters after removing them from the high-security zone. The government accused Rahul Gandhi of provoking confrontation despite agreeing to a Parliament debate on the examination controversy, while the Congress alleged the Centre was attempting to suppress dissent.Wangchuk shifted to MedantaFollowing a Delhi High Court order, Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Safdarjung Hospital and shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The court permitted the transfer after the Centre said it had no objection, subject to continued medical supervision. Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, welcomed the decision and said the activist would continue his indefinite hunger strike in solidarity with students injured during Monday's clashes.CJP vows to continue agitationCJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologised to protesters injured during Monday's Parliament march and said the movement would continue despite the police action. Alleging that the Centre had "wasted" the party's time during talks, Dipke said any future discussions with the government should take place at Jantar Mantar. The party also announced legal assistance for detained protesters and removed spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after videos surfaced showing him away from the protest site during the clashes.Why is CJP protesting?CJP had raised three demands -- the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and ₹1 crore compensation for every NEET-UG 2026 aspirant who died by suicide.Political war over protest intensifiesAs Congress stepped up its campaign on the NEET issue, AAP accused the party of trying to overshadow the CJP-led movement, alleging it was weakening the protest. Meanwhile, BJP leaders criticised Rahul Gandhi's sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence, calling it an attempt to create anarchy. Even as the political blame game intensified, crowds gathered once again at Jantar Mantar, with CJP leaders reiterating that the protest would continue until their demands were addressed.Follow updates here:22 Jul 2026, 07:00:26 AM ISTCJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Wangchuk shifted to MedantaFollowing a Delhi High Court order, Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Safdarjung Hospital and shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The court permitted the transfer after the Centre said it had no objection, subject to continued medical supervision. Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, welcomed the decision and said the activist would continue his indefinite hunger strike in solidarity with students injured during Monday's clashes.22 Jul 2026, 06:53:34 AM ISTCJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Heavy barricading set up near Parliament HouseHeavy barricading has been set up on several roads near Parliament House, including Rafi Marg. A march to Parliament on Monday by CJP turned violent with several protesters and policemen suffering injuries.22 Jul 2026, 06:46:45 AM ISTCJP Protest News LIVE Updates: