LIVE UPDATES: CJP’s ‘Sansad March’ Over NEET Paper Leak Sparks Chaos in New Delhi; Clashes Reported at Jantar Mantar
Key Highlights So Far:
Massive Turnout: Thousands of students, youth activists, and supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar following CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s call for a Chalo Sansad (Parliament March).
Police Action & Force: Delhi Police and RAF resorted to lathi-charge and fired tear gas near the Press Club of India as protesters attempted to break through barricades on Tolstoy Marg.
Sonam Wangchuk’s Fast: Following activist Sonam Wangchuk’s forcible removal to Safdarjung Hospital over the weekend, his wife Gitanjali Angmo is leading the front on his behalf.
Parliament Paralyzed: Opposition MPs raised the protest and police action in Parliament, causing multiple adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the opening day of the Monsoon Session.
The protest stems from allegations of widespread paper leaks, marking discrepancies, and operational failures during the national entrance examinations. The integrity of the testing system—overseen by the National Testing Agency (NTA)—became a national crisis after thousands of student aspirants faced sudden cancellations, re-tests, and extreme uncertainty over their medical admissions. The resulting outrage sparked widespread mental distress among students and ignited calls across the country for systemic examination reforms.
CJP’s ‘Sansad March’ Escalates at Jantar Mantar
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Dipke Ends Fast: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger strike after an emotional appeal from the father of a NEET aspirant who died by suicide, stepping up to lead today’s Sansad Chalo march.
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Parliament Paralyzed: Opening day proceedings of the Monsoon Session saw major disruptions. Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, raised the protest in the Rajya Sabha, alleging police lathi-charged peaceful student demonstrators and forcing early adjournments.
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Police Crackdown: Security forces deployed heavy barricading, tear gas, and lathi-charges near Tolstoy Marg to stop thousands from advancing toward Parliament. Section 163 (prohibitory assembly) remains enforced in New Delhi district.
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Centre Reaches Out: Government representatives contacted CJP leaders, scheduling a high-level meeting with Union Minister J.P. Nadda to discuss key demands, including systematic examination reforms.
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Wangchuk’s Stand: Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized at Safdarjung under police custody. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, joined the front lines to represent him as he offered to end his fast if Parliament officially commits to addressing education accountability.
Key Context & Background
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What triggerred this? The protests stem from widespread irregularities and alleged paper leaks surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 exams, along with central marking discrepancies.
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Who is CJP? The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), founded by activist Abhijeet Dipke, began as a youth-focused satirical movement that has rapidly mobilized nationwide student support demanding systemic exam reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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The Escalation: Today’s march follows a massive overnight vigil at Jantar Mantar. Student turnout surged dramatically over the weekend after the forcible hospital extraction of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk.
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In the latest update shared by the official handle, key leaders of the movement—including founder Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Gitanjali Angmo (wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk)—have regrouped at Jantar Mantar. Currently gathered in front of Kerala House following their meeting with Union Minister J.P. Nadda, the leadership confirmed that their sit-in demonstration remains active and uninterrupted, declaring: "This peaceful protest is not ending!" -
CJP Leaders Meet J.P. Nadda; Demand Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
In a major political update, CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister J.P. Nadda at his residence to formally submit their list of demands, prominently including the immediate sacking or resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. According to a statement released by Das, Minister Nadda assured the delegation that the demands would be discussed at the "appropriate level." However, CJP leaders emphasized that no concrete commitments have been made by the government so far, declaring that peaceful protesters will continue their demonstration on the streets until their demands are fully met. -
Clarification: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Not Detained; Massive Crowd Gathers at Kerala House
In a major retraction to earlier claims, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das issued a fresh update clarifying that founder Abhijeet Dipke has not been arrested or placed under police detention. Despite initial reports that Dipke was picked up by security forces, Das confirmed he remains free as momentum continues to build on the streets. Meanwhile, a massive crowd of student protesters and CJP supporters has gathered outside Kerala House in New Delhi, maintaining a strong presence as the standoff with police persists. -
CJP Alleges Police Assault on Gitanjali Angmo, Dozens Injured
The Cockroach Janta Party alleged severe police brutality at Jantar Mantar, claiming Delhi Police assaulted Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated that over 40 to 50 protesters, including a 12-year-old girl, suffered head injuries during the force's crackdown on the peaceful demonstration. -
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Detained; Party Alleges Brutal Police Crackdown
In a dramatic escalation at the protest site, CJP leader Saurav Das confirmed that founder Abhijeet Dipke has been detained by the police. In an urgent appeal, Das accused security forces of a "brutal crackdown," alleging that police are resorting to force against peaceful student protesters. The CJP has called on all Members of Parliament to step out and immediately stand in solidarity with the students protesting on the streets. -
Saurav Das meets J.P. Nadda
Following escalating protests and Parliament blockades, the Centre reached out to CJP for talks. Rejecting lower-level officials, CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka headed to meet Union Minister J.P. Nadda to demand exam accountability. -
Mass Detention of CJP Protesters Near Parliament; Security Tightened Across Central Delhi
Delhi Police personnel have detained several Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) youth activists and student demonstrators near Tolstoy Marg as they attempted to breach secondary security perimeters. Heavy police forces, flanked by Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, cut off the marching crowd pushing past Jantar Mantar and loaded key coordinators into waiting police buses. Security around Parliament House, Windsor Place, and Janpath has been stepped up to maximum alert. Officers on the ground confirmed that detainees are being taken to local police stations across the New Delhi district to prevent gathering crowds, citing strict enforcement of prohibitory orders under Section 163. Despite the detentions, remaining CJP members and student groups continue to stage sit-ins near the barricades, chanting slogans demanding immediate exam reform and political accountability.
