CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: Protest to continue, won’t stop till Dharmendra Pradhan is sacked, says CJP | Today’s news
CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: Swabi Janata Party (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march descended into violent confrontations on Monday after thousands of protesters trying to enter Parliament were stopped by police in central Delhi. The protesters demanded accountability for alleged examination irregularities, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and justice for students affected by the NEET paper leak.
Police used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd after protesters tried to push through security barricades around Jantar Mantar and nearby intersections. Several protesters and police officers were injured during the clashes. Authorities also removed protest tents from the site and mobile internet services were suspended in parts of central Delhi as a precaution.
Even after today’s confrontation, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Gitanjali Angmo said the protest would continue until the government addresses the group’s demands.
Wangchuk quickly continues from the hospital
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who continues to receive treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, reiterated that his indefinite hunger strike will continue unless the government accepts responsibility for the failure in the education system or parliament takes action on the matter.
Earlier in the day, Wangchuk wrote to hospital authorities asking for permission to leave the hospital briefly to join the protest march. He also said he would consider ending the fast if political leaders pledged to raise students’ concerns during the monsoon session.
First cooperation with the Center
The Center held its first official meeting with the CJP on Monday. Party representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda twice and submitted a memorandum outlining their demands, including Wangchuk’s unconditional release, Pradhan’s resignation and ₹1 million compensation to the families of students who allegedly committed suicide after the NEET paper was leaked.
According to the CJP, Nadda said the government would look into the demands but offered no commitment.
Monday was the 23rd day of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav and Arvind Kejriwal, expressed support for the protesters and criticized the police action.
