Sonam Wangchuk sets 3 conditions for quick end as CJP gears up for ‘Chalo Sansad’ march from Jantar Mantar | Today’s news
Delhi Police has converted several entry points into high-security zones with multi-layered barricades, increased surveillance, anti-sabotage checks and round-the-clock patrolling in New Delhi, Central Delhi and parts of North Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament today, news agency PTI quoted sources as saying.
Banners, slogans and crowds have changed Amber Mantar to a packed protest camp on Sunday ahead of the planned ‘Chalo Sansad’ march on Monday. Several hundred protesters remained at the protest site throughout the night as well.
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Police officers were seen patrolling the protest site. Reiterating that the march would not be allowed, the police called the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar “illegal” and warned of action if the protesters tried to move towards Parliament.
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Sonam Wangchuk will end his fast if the government takes responsibility for the recent failures in the education system, if he and the CJP leaders receive assurances from members of Parliament, or if his health prevents him from attending.
Sonam Wangchuk went on a hunger strike to protest the irregularities in the NEET examination and demand reforms in the education sector among other things.
Delhi Police has stepped up security measures, including multi-layered barricades, increased surveillance and a ban on unauthorized gatherings, to prevent the Chalo Sansad march.
Yes, participants are advised to keep the peace, follow the CJP dos and don’ts and ensure that the protest remains peaceful and non-violent.
July 20 marks the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and is the scheduled date for Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ march to raise awareness about the responsibility of education.
On Monday morning, many policemen were seen engaging with CJP protesters and team members, including spokesperson Saurav Das.
Earlier, CJP members had shared photos and videos on social media showing the protest site full of supporters and claimed that people from different parts of the country had started arriving for Monday’s mobilization.
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In a video message shared on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke appealed to students to participate in the protest march on July 20. He urged them to maintain calm and discipline during the demonstration. The march starts at 9 a.m., he said.
Police installed barricades on Tolstoy Marg, the main entry road to the protest site. The CJP supporters initially protested, but the volunteers urged them to avoid confrontation and remain peaceful, fearing a possible crackdown.
“There is credible information that a raid will take place at some point,” read a report circulating among CJP volunteers at midnight.
During the night, Delhi Police moved the barricades and their vehicle mounted an X-ray baggage scanner from Jantar Mantar. A CCTV camera installed on one of the barricades was also removed. A heavy hammer was also brought in to remove some of the iron barricades that had previously been fixed by welding.
Sonam Wangchuk condition for quick end
In a message shared on X on Monday morning, Sonam Wangchuk said that she will end quickly on July 20 under the following conditions:
a) If the government takes responsibility for recent failures in education, paper leaks, etc., or
b) If I and the CJP leaders get to the doors of Parliament, where MPs and party leaders assure us that they will now take up this issue in Parliament, or
c) If my health condition or other factors do not allow it, then MPs and leaders of various parties will visit this hospital and give the above assurance.
This comes the day after Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali Angmo, addressing supporters at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, he said, “If the political leaders meet Sonam at the hospital and assure him that they will raise the issue of accountability for education during the Parliament session, they will end their hunger strike tomorrow,” Angmo said.
The Delhi Police enforces bans under Section 163 BNSS, formerly Section 144, in the New Delhi district, particularly around Parliament House and India Gate when Parliament is in session.
The regulation prohibits the gathering of four or more people, unauthorized gatherings and the carrying of weapons. As the monsoon session of Parliament begins on Monday, restrictions are being strictly enforced to prevent protests and ensure smooth movement of lawmakers.
There is credible information that a raid will happen at some point.
The 2026 Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on July 20 and is scheduled to end on August 13.
