CJP-Nadda meeting, Dipke ‘detained’ by police, Dimple Yadav ‘detained’ — What happened at Jantar Mantar on Monday? | Today’s news
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained by the police on Monday, the organization’s chief spokesperson Saurav Das said. Dipke today called off his hunger strike after the CJP said the father of NEET student Riya Thapa, who died by suicide, convinced him to end it and lead a march to Parliament.
Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav was detained by police, Samajwadi Party said, “The detention of Lok Sabha MP Ms. Dimple Yadav Ji, who was raising the voice of students in Delhi, and other SP MPs by the police, along with lathi charge on students, is highly condemnable and undemocratic.”
Widespread disruption prevailed at several Delhi Metro stations on Monday after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed five stations, including Rajiv Chowk, as a precautionary measure amid the CJP’s march to Parliament. The closures left hundreds of passengers stranded and also prevented many protesters from reaching their intended destinations.
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The protest was sparked by calls for action over alleged irregularities in public examinations and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Abhijeet Dipke was detained by the police while he was leading a protest march towards Parliament, amid efforts to maintain law and order over the demonstration.
Police used measures such as barricades and batons to prevent protesters from breaching security lines, and some protesters were detained during the event.
Supporters are encouraged to support CJP’s demands as expressed by spokesperson Saurav Das regarding the need for reforms in the education system and accountability on the part of officials.
During the meeting, the CJP submitted a memorandum outlining their demands and JP Nadda assured to discuss the matters internally as the process moves forward.
The protesters sought action over alleged irregularities in public examinations and called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is facing police barricades and baton charges during the demonstration.
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- Das said that after waiting for more than two hours, he and another spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda at his residence for about 10 minutes. He said they have submitted a written memorandum outlining the organization’s demands, adding that Nadda has assured them that there will be internal discussions on the matter while the process moves forward.
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2. Dozens of protesters carrying the national flag also gathered at many places in the capital chanting slogans like “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”, “Vande Mataram” and “Dharmendra Pradhan Istifa Do”.
3. Security personnel fired teargas shells near Shastri Bhawan on Monday after groups of protesters tried to break through barricades en route to Jantar Mantar to take part in CJP’s march towards Parliament, according to PTI sources.
4. At least seven CJP protesters detained near Reserve Bank of India, near Parliament, according to PTI.
5. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed in large numbers across central Delhi to maintain law and order and prevent protesters from breaching the security cordon.
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6. According to PTI citing eyewitnesses, Delhi Police resorted to baton charge to disperse hundreds of students and youth activists who marched from Mandi House metro station towards Jantar Mantar on Monday in an attempt to reach the CJP protest site.
7. However, New Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma said that no Delhi Police personnel have used force against the protesters so far.
In a statement to X, the Delhi Police said: “Some segments of the media have mentioned sporadic use of violence/detention at Jantar Mantar by the Delhi Police. It is informed that no such incident has taken place and the protest is being handled professionally. All are requested to remain silent on any rumours/apprehensions and assist the Delhi Police in maintaining peace and public order in and around the venue.”
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8. The Delhi Police said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), a provision that replaced the earlier Section 144 of the Criminal Code (CrPC), continue to remain in force across New Delhi district.
9. Das urged all members of parliament to support the students participating in the protests.
10. He alleged that the police were using disproportionate force against the protesters and alleged that peaceful protesters were being subjected to harsh measures.
Meanwhile, Sonam Wangchuk appealed to the authorities at Safdarjung Hospital to release him, saying his health has stabilized and expressed his desire to participate in the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march.
In a note shared on his official handle, X said, “I hereby declare that today I am feeling very well and my health parameters also appear to be completely normal. Therefore, I request you to kindly allow me to leave the hospital, even if temporarily, so that I can join the march to Parliament this morning – Sansad Chalo. I will be very grateful.”
