CJP Protest News LIVE: Police lathi-charge protesters at Jantar Mantar ahead of Parliament march | Today’s news
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which is protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, is set to march in Parliament on the first day of the monsoon session on Monday. Before the march, more people joined CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s call for a night vigil at the protest site at Jantar Mantar.
– Thousands of CJP supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain for the planned ‘Chalo Sansad’ march to Parliament.
– Delhi Police denied permission for the march and beefed up security throughout Parliament and central Delhi, preventing protesters from advancing towards Parliament.
– Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS remain in force, roads are barricaded, riot control vehicles, water cannons and heavy police deployed in key areas. Several exits from the Delhi Metro station were also closed.
– Police resorted to mild lathi charge to disperse protesters marching from Mandi House towards Jantar Mantar, with no official statement issued on the reported use of force.
What are the CJP requirements?
The CJP has demanded accountability for alleged irregularities in investigations and document leaks along with the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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