New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters during its “Sansad Chalo” march, alleging that several students were injured and Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, was pushed around, as the outfit continued its protest with a sit-in near Kerala House, after police dismantled the stage at Jantar Mantar.
Police, however, denied the allegation that Angmo was assaulted as “completely false and misleading”. They claimed that “no individuals were subjected to targeted assault”.
The allegations came after police dispersed protesters attempting to march towards Parliament and cleared the protest site. By evening, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Angmo continued the sit-in near Kerala House, saying the agitation would continue despite the 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 supporters, Angmo said the movement has drawn the support of an estimated 25 lakh young people, which, she said reflects widespread concern over the condition 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 said.
Angmo said Wangchuk, who continues his hunger strike at the Safdarjung Hospital, has laid down three conditions for ending his fast—the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, an assurance from cabinet ministers and members of Parliament that issues relating to education would be taken up during the ongoing Monsoon session and action by the government on a memorandum submitted by the protesters, covering issues ranging from the alleged NEET paper leak to the condition of government schools.
“Only if these assurances are given will Sonam end his fast,” Angmo said.
The Delhi Police, however, denied allegations that Angmo was assaulted.
In a post on X, the force said reports claiming that Angmo was assaulted or had her hair pulled by police personnel are “completely false and misleading”.
“No individuals were subjected to targeted assault, and claims suggesting malicious force or personal targeting are entirely baseless,” it said.
The CJP said its protest would continue despite the police action, with Dipke, Ranka, Das and Angmo continuing their sit-in near Kerala House after being removed from Jantar Mantar. “This peaceful protest is not ending,” the outfit said.
CJP spokesperson Aafreen, speaking to The Tribune, said, “We are continuing our sit-in after what the Delhi Police did by hunting down young kids.”
She also said, “The CJP appeals to every protester and supporter to remain safe and participate peacefully.”
(With inputs from Anshita Mehra, Harsh Yadav, Rahul Gahlawat and PTI).
July 20, 2026 10:44 pm
On Monday evening, police wiped clean the protest site at Jantar Mantar, by dismantling the stage and tents set up by the CJP. The road leading to the Jantar Mantar protest site was closed from both sides. The stage from where activist Sonam Wangchuk had addressed supporters and observed a hunger strike was gone. So were the black tarpaulins, student camps, tents, banners, posters, carpets, and mattresses that had marked the site of the CJP's month-long protest. CJP volunteers said they would rebuild the stage, even as police told the protesters that they could not hold demonstrations anywhere except Jantar Mantar under Section 163 of the BNSS.
July 20, 2026 10:08 pm
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “most anti-youth” PM in the country’s history as he accused the government of not just failing the youth but also pouncing on them. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/modi-most-anti-youth-pm-in-indias-history-rahul-gandhi-slams-lathi-charge-against-cjp-protesters
July 20, 2026 8:09 pm
Traffic at several stretches of central Delhi crawled on Monday, with commuters stuck for hours while covering just a few kilometres as the CJP staged a protest and Parliament's Monsoon Session began. Several roads in and around New Delhi experienced heavy traffic, with commuters reporting prolonged delays and slow-moving vehicles. Rafi Marg, Motilal Nehru Marg, Maulana Azad Road, K Kamaraj Marg, Raisina Road, Rajendra Prasad Road, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road, Talkatora Road, Pandit Pant Marg, Rakab Ganj Gurudwara Road, Vikas Marg, DDU Marg and Minto Road were among the stretches listed as roads to be avoided. The advisory also mentioned Vijay Chowk, Boat Club, R/A Rail Bhawan, R/A Sunehri Masjid, R/A Patel Chowk, R/A Boota Singh, R/A Prime Chowk, R/A GRG, R/A Jalebi Chowk, ITO Chowk and Karkari Mor as locations to be avoided.
July 20, 2026 6:48 pm
Sonam Wangchuk, in a statement on social media, says he will continue his fast till the youth leaders are allowed to meet MPs at Parliament.
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I'll continue my fast........... pic.twitter.com/rfohA8iMkx
July 20, 2026 6:41 pm
Ex-Delhi CM Atishi, speaking to The Tribune, while she was at protest site said, “Pressure groups are an important part of democratic ecosystem. The CJP's demands are very justified. The government should immediately sack Pradhan and avoid any further chaos for students.”
July 20, 2026 6:41 pm
Many of the Delhi Police officials who are in uniform are not carrying badges.
July 20, 2026 6:37 pm
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July 20, 2026 6:25 pm
The stage at Jantar Mantar that had become the symbol of the party’s indefinite hunger strike was dismantled, marking a significant turn in the weeks-long protest.
July 20, 2026 5:53 pm
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Monday rejected social media claims that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, was assaulted and her hair pulled by police personnel during the ongoing protest. Police described the allegations as “completely false and misleading”. In a statement, police said that reports circulating on social media claiming that the wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was assaulted and had her hair pulled by Delhi Police personnel are completely false and misleading. “No individuals were subjected to targeted assault, and claims suggesting malicious force or personal targeting are entirely baseless,” read the post. PTI
July 20, 2026 5:38 pm
Disruptions to internet services in the area have affected app-based cab services, making it difficult for commuters and those trying to leave the protest site to book rides.
July 20, 2026 5:22 pm
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is offering shelter to protesters and public amid the ongoing unrest. Emergency services are reportedly facing difficulties accessing the area. According to police, rescue vehicles are unable to reach the affected locations, and protesters, journalists, and members of the public are being asked to move to designated points for evacuation. Several people remain stranded and are unable to leave the area.
July 20, 2026 5:00 pm
Delhi Police appeals to all protestors to maintain peace, exercise restraint and cooperate with the police in ensuring peace and public order. All participants are requested to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner, refrain from indulging in any unlawful or violent activities and comply with the lawful directions issued by police officers/personnel deployed on duty. The public is advised not to believe or circulate rumours, misinformation or unverified content through any platform. Citizens are requested to rely only on authentic sources of information and extend their cooperation to Delhi Police in maintaining peace, harmony and public order.
Delhi Police appeals to all protestors to maintain peace, exercise restraint and cooperate with the police in ensuring peace and public order. All participants are requested to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner, refrain from indulging in any unlawful or violent activities… pic.twitter.com/5QBH9dGeha
July 20, 2026 4:56 pm
Reports of stone pelting and lathi charge have emerged from the Connaught Place area, particularly behind Regal Cinema. People at the spot allege they are being prevented from leaving the area, while several shops have begun shutting early amid the unrest. Shops in the Janpath market had also been closed shut.
July 20, 2026 4:07 pm
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav said, "Students have been beaten. Today will be remembered as a black day for democracy and our history. You could see the shame even in the eyes of some police personnel. Yet, while carrying out their duty, they removed their name badges and stepped forward. Some police officers behaved like goons. While a few were cooperative, others arrived out of uniform and beat the students, even subjecting them to electric shocks."
July 20, 2026 4:07 pm
"Massive lathi charge and tear gas at Jantar Mantar by Police. Numerous students injured. Delhi police brutality on peacefully protesting students at Jantar Mantar by using Tear Gas and Lathi charge is horrific," claims AISA.
July 20, 2026 4:07 pm
"A person is fighting for a genuine cause and has been on a hunger strike for the past 20 days. The government should show some sensitivity. Human lives and these issues are equally important. The government is using the police, including the Delhi Police and the CRPF, to stop such agitations. It appears that this government is living in a different world and nobody can correct them," says Congress general secretary (Org) and Lok Sabha MP K C Venugopal.
July 20, 2026 4:07 pm
"Lathi-charging students and youth is an attack on democracy. The Modi government is engaged in the act of beating students. Those students and youth who want to come to Delhi to talk should not be beaten and harassed. We have drawn the government's attention to this several times, but it makes no difference to them. On one side, there is unemployment; on the other side, this government can't even conduct exams, so our point is that they are not fit to remain in power," says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
July 20, 2026 4:07 pm
We are all demanding a discussion on the education policy because there are flaws in it, but the government is not even willing to discuss it. On the contrary, tear gas shells are being fired at the children themselves and they are being beaten, says Congress General Secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
July 20, 2026 3:55 pm
Neha, a student activist from AISA, said disturbing scenes had emerged from Jantar Mantar, where reports, supported by videos and eyewitness accounts, alleged that police used force and resorted to a baton charge on students during the protest. She said that if excessive or unwarranted force was used against peaceful protesters, it must be impartially investigated and those responsible held accountable, adding that in a democracy, dissent should be met with dialogue, not batons.
July 20, 2026 3:55 pm
UPDATE: Dipke not in detention or arrest. A HUGE CROWD is still outside Kerala House. https://t.co/NneFV6VMa5
July 20, 2026 3:55 pm
Fact check
False information is being currently circulated on social media regarding the posts claim that an individual named Geetanjali, a 12-year-old girl was assaulted, had her hair pulled, sustained a head injury, and approximately 40 to 50 other individuals suffered broken…
July 20, 2026 3:19 pm
New Delhi: Police fired multiple rounds of teargas shells in quick succession, clearing the area near Parliament Street. Despite being pushed back, protesters repeatedly tried to regroup and advance towards the area. TNS
July 20, 2026 3:17 pm
New Delhi: As police repeatedly fired teargas shells, protesters responded by raising slogans and continuing their march. Each time teargas was released, the crowd briefly halted before regrouping and moving forward again. Protesters also clapped after every round of teargas and chanted slogans such as ‘Delhi Police hai hai’. TNS
July 20, 2026 3:17 pm
New Delhi: The Samajwadi Party claimed that Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav and other party MPs were detained by the police while they were raising students' issues in Delhi. The party also alleged that police resorted to a lathi-charge on students, calling the action "highly condemnable and undemocratic." TNS
July 20, 2026 3:16 pm
New Delhi: A stampede-like situation unfolded at Jantar Mantar as agitated protesters clashed with Rapid Action Force personnel and police. Amid the chaos, several protesters were seen pushing and shoving security personnel, triggering a fresh confrontation. The incident stemmed from the anger and frustration of protesters at the site. TNS
July 20, 2026 2:47 pm
New Delhi: Abhijeet Dipke has been detained by Delhi Police, claimed CJP spokesperson Saurav Das, adding that police were brutally cracking down on and beating up peaceful protesters. He requested MPs to stand in support of the students on streets. PTI
July 20, 2026 1:58 pm
New Delhi: A clash broke out between Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, police and CJP protesters at Jantar Mantar. A CJP protester allegedly got into an altercation with RAF personnel, including a scuffle and verbal exchange, which led to the clash. TNS
July 20, 2026 1:55 pm
New Delhi: AISA alleged that Rovin, an office-bearer of its Delhi University unit, suffered a fracture in his left arm along with multiple other injuries during the police action. The student organisation also claimed that several other activists sustained serious injuries to their necks, backs, arms and legs, while a student reportedly suffered a shoulder dislocation. Condemning the police action, AISA alleged, "Male police officers have carried out lathi-charge on women protesters," and accused the police of using excessive force against demonstrators. TNS
July 20, 2026 1:55 pm
New Delhi: Geetanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, said, “His health is fine. He is happy that people have come out in such large numbers and that the movement he started has grown so big. Today is a significant day, but this is not the end. This will continue, not necessarily through protests or fasting, but through the demand that education and educational reforms become India’s foremost issue, so that the future generations of India get opportunities and can realise the potential for which they were born. Only then will India become a world leader and a Vishwaguru.” TNS
July 20, 2026 1:55 pm
New Delhi: As the CJP march protest continues to draw a large gathering, a multi-layered security arrangement has been put in place to prevent protesters from breaching the restricted area. Security personnel have secured the massive iron gates of the Parliament complex, while fire tenders and emergency water response vehicles have been stationed inside the premises as a precautionary measure. TNS
July 20, 2026 1:55 pm
New Delhi: The protesters were dispersed from Raisina Road. As they tried to march towards Sansad Bhawan, police resorted to firing teargas shells and pushed them back. The crowd later gathered outside the Press Club, raising slogans against the government. The gathering includes CJP activists as well as student groups affiliated to Left parties and other political organisations. TNS
July 20, 2026 1:54 pm
New Delhi: CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke alleged that a woman was assaulted by security personnel. He said a video of the incident has been recorded and will be presented before the court as evidence of the assault. The CJP also alleged that water is not being allowed on the protest premises. TNS
July 20, 2026 1:25 pm
New Delhi: Several police personnel and CJP protesters were injured after clashes erupted during the party's march towards Parliament. As the situation turned tense, police carried out a baton charge to disperse the crowd. The area witnessed heavy security deployment amid the escalating confrontation. TNS
July 20, 2026 1:20 pm
New Delhi: Police personnel at Central Secretariat Metro Station resorted to firing teargas shells to disperse the swelling crowd gathered near Raisina Road. The crowd was dispersed from Raisina Road. Protesters tried to march towards Sansad Bhawan, but police resorted to firing teargas shells and pushed them back. Delhi Police intervened as CJP protesters marched towards Parliament. Security personnel used force to disperse sections of the crowd near Parliament Street. Several protesters were detained after they allegedly tried to breach the police barricades during the march. TNS
July 20, 2026 12:12 pm
New Delhi: CJP supporters assembled at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station ahead of their proposed march to Parliament. The gathering drew a significant number of protesters, while security personnel remained deployed to monitor the situation and ensure a smooth movement of commuters. PTI
July 20, 2026 11:58 am
New Delhi: Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, has written to the hospital authorities seeking permission to leave temporarily to participate in the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march. In his letter addressed to the Director/MS of Safdarjung Hospital, Wangchuk wrote: “This is to state that I am feeling very fine today and my health parameters are also showing as quite normal. Hence I request you to kindly allow me to leave the hospital, even if temporarily, so that I can join the march to Parliament." TNS
July 20, 2026 11:43 am
New Delhi: Security has been intensified outside the residence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with Delhi Police and other security personnel deployed as a precautionary measure ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed march to Parliament. The enhanced security arrangements have been put in place to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident. TNS
July 20, 2026 11:42 am
New Delhi: Security has been tightened outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus as Delhi Police and other security personnel have been deployed near the main gate ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed march to Parliament. The deployment comes amid heightened security arrangements to maintain law and order, monitor the movement of protesters, and prevent any untoward incident. TNS
July 20, 2026 11:38 am
New Delhi: CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger strike on the request of Sonam Wangchuk, who asked all those observing the fast to call it off so that they could conserve their energy and strength for the proposed Parliament march. Dipke broke his fast with the help of the father of Ria, a Dehradun-based NEET aspirant who died by suicide last month. TNS
July 20, 2026 11:20 am
New Delhi: CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das was escorted to the Deputy Commissioner's office on Monday. "We are in talks with the government," Das said. TNS
July 20, 2026 11:07 am
New Delhi: Delhi Police have said that some segments from the media have mentioned sporadic use of violence/detentions at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police. “It is informed that no such incident has taken place and the protest is being handled professionally. All are requested not to fall prey to any rumours/misgivings, and, to assist Delhi Police in maintaining peace and public order at and around the site.” This came after some protesters gathered for the CJP's protest march clashed with the RPF personnel at Jantar Mantar; and RPF personnel and police used lathis to control the crowd. TNS
July 20, 2026 10:47 am
New Delhi: BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat said the Centre is taking the NEET issue seriously and has already initiated appropriate action. "A few middlemen create such problems, the consequences of which are borne by both students and the government. But students are of utmost importance to the government. As far as the CJP is concerned, there are always a few opportunists ready to take advantage of such situations. The government understands the issues facing the country and is working on them," she said, adding that there is always an appropriate platform to raise the issues, but creating a situation of anarchy is not the right way to do it. TNS
July 20, 2026 10:46 am
New Delhi: AAP leader Gopal Rai said, "Today, students and youth from across the country have gathered at Jantar Mantar. Their only concern is the future of crores of students and young people, which is being pushed into darkness because of the Education Minister. Therefore, he must resign. Instead of responding to the demand for the Education Minister's removal, the government forcibly removed Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike. This has sparked widespread anger among the people. The youth of this country is saying that if the government cannot deliver justice, it should at least stop inflicting injustice. People have gathered here today to demand the Education Minister's resignation and to protect the future of the country's students and youth." TNS
July 20, 2026 10:38 am
New Delhi: Talks between government representatives and CJP members are currently under way. As a result, the proposed Parliament march has not begun yet. TNS
July 20, 2026 10:38 am
New Delhi: Actor Prakash Raj also reached Jantar Mantar. AAP leaders Gopal Rai, Atishi, Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia, TMC MP Mahua Moitra, Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) chief and MP Chandrashekhar Azad, Sonam Wangchuk's wife Angmo, his brother, AAP spokesperson Anish Gawande and all CJP members are present at the protest site. TNS
July 20, 2026 10:37 am
New Delhi: Protesters gathered for the CJP's proposed Parliament march clashed with the RAF personnel and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar, following which security personnel resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. TNS
July 20, 2026 10:24 am
New Delhi: On Sonam Wangchuk's condition, CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das said the activist remained stable and was continuing his hunger strike. He added that Wangchuk had sent a message of support to the young protesters participating in the movement. "Sonam ji, so far he is stable, and is continuing his hunger strike. He has sent his best wishes to the young protesters. A peaceful march will happen soon. Peaceful protesters have gathered here for the past 30 days, and we have shown how to carry out a peaceful protest and put our point forward," he said. TNS
July 20, 2026 10:23 am
New Delhi: CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das said the administration had reached out to initiate talks with the protesters, adding that the party was open to dialogue but was awaiting a response from the government. "The administration is trying to open talks with the government. We have been asking for talks since day one. They have come very late, but we have opened our hearts and said that we are willing to talk to them. There has been no clarity from their side as of now. The ball is in their court," he said. TNS
July 20, 2026 10:12 am
Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has moved the Delhi High Court against a Single Judge's order refusing to interfere with the activist's continued treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, arguing that the decision infringes upon his constitutional rights and deprives him and his family of the authority to decide his medical care. Read more: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/wangchuks-wife-moves-delhi-hc-to-appeal-against-order-refusing-to-interfere-with-his-treatment-at-safdarjung-hospital/
July 20, 2026 9:56 am
July 20, 2026 9:51 am
New Delhi: Three student activists — Neha, Ameen Amitoj and Manish Kumar — of the All India Students’ Association (AISA) will end their hunger strike on the 23rd day following an appeal by a delegation of Opposition parliamentarians, civil society members and academics. The delegation, which includes Manoj Jha, Prakash Raj, Shabana Azmi, Prashant Bhushan, Amra Ram, Raja Ram and Yogendra Yadav, urged the protestors to shift the mode of agitation, assuring them that the issue would be raised both in Parliament and through public campaigns. The protest will now expand universities and campuses across the nation, with students leading protests while parliamentarians raise the issue in the Parliament. TNS
July 20, 2026 9:42 am
New Delhi: Ahead of the CJP's proposed march to Parliament over education reforms, New Delhi DCP Sachin Sharma met CJP members at Jantar Mantar on Monday. The interaction took place before the scheduled march as police maintained a strong presence at the protest site amid heightened security. TNS
July 20, 2026 9:34 am
New Delhi: Heavy security has been deployed on Raisina Road and at Parliament Circle, in addition to Jantar Mantar, ahead of the CJP's proposed march to Parliament later today. TNS
July 20, 2026 9:33 am
New Delhi: Entry to Jantar Mantar remains open, but protesters are not being allowed to leave the site. Delhi Police have erected barricades around the protest site, which remains under a tight security cordon ahead of the proposed march to Parliament. A heavy deployment of Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel is in place. TNS
July 20, 2026 9:26 am
New Delhi: Ahead of the proposed march to Parliament, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth stations citing security reasons. It later restored interchange facilities and reopened the gates at Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat stations, while Janpath, Patel Chowk and Seva Teerth stations remain closed until further notice. TNS
July 20, 2026 9:23 am
New Delhi: Mobile internet services are unavailable at Jantar Mantar, with signal jammers reportedly being used by the administration in the area. TNS
July 20, 2026 9:20 am
New Delhi: A large group of protesters, including CJP supporters and members of the public, has reached the Janpath Tibetan Market and is proceeding towards the Jantar Mantar protest site, where demonstrators have gathered ahead of the proposed march to Parliament. TNS
July 20, 2026 8:54 am
New Delhi: Ahead of the proposed march to Parliament today, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) claimed that the government had reached out to it for the first time amid the massive protest movement. The claim was made by a CJP spokesperson, The Tribune has learnt. This marks the first communication from the government since there were calls for intervention in the ongoing hunger strike led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. An AISA member said a delegation is expected to visit the AISA's camp this morning to have a dialogue with them on ongoing hunger strike. TNS
July 20, 2026 8:34 am
New Delhi: Delhi Police are on high alert ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Chalo Sansad" march on Monday, with heavy deployment of personnel visible at every nook and corner around Jantar Mantar, Parliament and other key locations. Authorities have also imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS in New Delhi district. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma shared a public advisory on X on Sunday, stating, "Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession." The DCP warned that any person violating the prohibitory orders could face prosecution. PTI