‘Not just CJP’: Major protests to hit India recently | Today’s news
From students and farmers to tribal communities and political parties, protests have erupted in India in the recent past over a range of issues, including education, agriculture, statehood, environmental protection and land rights.
These demonstrations have prompted responses ranging from police crackdowns and increased security to policy reversals and new assurances from governments.
CJP’s protest dominates national attention
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest turned out to be the biggest flashpoint after the Delhi Police cracked down on protesters marching towards Parliament on Monday.
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Protests in India are currently driven by a variety of issues, including education, agriculture, statehood, environmental protection and land rights.
The CJP protest gained national attention due to clashes between protesters and the Delhi Police demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities.
Protests in India are regulated by designating specific protest sites, requiring police permission and imposing bans under applicable laws to maintain public order.
The Ken-Betwa agitation by tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh ended after 15 days, with protesters against the project citing inadequate rehabilitation and compensation measures.
Yes, many argue that the government should engage in dialogue with protest groups to address their grievances and prevent further escalation or violence.
Delhi Police used tear gas and lathicharged protesters during a march led by the CJP demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Several police officers were also injured in the clashes.
Police have registered at least five FIRs in violence related to Monday’s protest. No arrests have been made yet.
Accusing the police of using excessive force, the CJP accused the Union government of not doing anything about their demands. A CJP spokesperson told ANI on Tuesday that the government will now have to come to Jantar Mantar to talk to them.
CJP founder Abhijit Dipke said today that the protest will continue, but there is no going to Parliament for now.
It has become a political issue after Monday’s events, with opposition leaders demanding accountability and urging the center to engage with the protesters through dialogue.
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Farmers march to Delhi
Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana gathered at the Shambhu border in Haryana today, ahead of a proposed march to Delhi for the Kisan Mahapanchayat. Farmers are protesting against the proposed trade deal between India and the US.
Farming organizations say greater market access for imported agricultural products could harm domestic farmers, dairy producers and rural livelihoods. The Haryana Police has tightened security and erected barricades at the Shambhu border to prevent the convoy from entering the capital.
Read also | Delhi Farmers’ Protest: Why Are Farmers Marching to the Capital?
The National Conference revives the demand for statehood
The National Conference on Monday organized a protest in Delhi demanding restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party chairman Farooq Abdullah accused the Center of failing to honor its commitment to restore statehood. The protest was initially confined to an area near Jantar Mantar before moving to Mavalankar Hall.
Read also | Omar Abdullah claims that the Center suppressed the protest against J&K statehood at Jantar Mantar
Tribals continue Ken-Betwa agitation
A protest led by tribal communities against the Ken-Betwa Link project, India’s first river-linking project, ended in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. The 15-day demonstration on the banks of the Barana river near Kupi village in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district came to an abrupt end when the MP cleared the site and escorted the participants back to their home villages.
Protesters have opposed the displacement, saying rehabilitation and compensation measures remain inadequate. They said forests, rivers and farmland formed the basis of their livelihood and cultural identity.
Read also | Ken Betwa Project: Here’s why the tribes protested
Uttarakhand suspends tree felling
Ongoing protests by environmentalists and locals in Uttarakhand prompted the state government to halt the felling of 4,369 trees on July 18 for the proposed widening of the Rishikesh highway.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the decision after activists demanded an alternative arrangement to reduce environmental damage.
Although unrelated, these protests reflect a growing trend of mobilizing people against decisions affecting livelihoods, natural resources, constitutional obligations, and public policy.
