‘Maaro sir, maaro sir’: Protesters stand their ground as police wave batons at CJP march | Viral Video | Today’s news
Chaos unfolded on Monday when the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) marched towards Parliament from Jantar Mantar despite the police denying permission to protest. Security forces stepped up action to prevent protesters who had gathered at Jantar Mantar for the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march against alleged NEET irregularities from proceeding towards Parliament.
Police used lathis and batons to disperse the thousands gathered, while security forces also fired tear gas.
A video now doing the rounds on social media shows the man visibly upset after security personnel force him to leave the demonstration. He is heard saying, “Maaro sir, maaro sir (kill me sir)”.
He remains standing as security personnel hit him with batons before stopping briefly. Moments later, the man begins to scream aggressively, after which additional staff enter and escort him from the site.
The video, which carries the ANI logo, was widely shared on social media, including by All India Congress Committee national leader Dheeraj Gurjar.
Sharing the clip, Gurjar wrote, “Whenever the youth take to the streets to protect their rights, jobs and the constitution of the country, the regime resorts to repression and fear. How long will the government hide behind lathis, barricades and police guards?”
Highlights of CJP’s protest
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was “captured” by the police on Monday, the organization’s chief spokesperson Saurav Das said. Dipke ended his hunger strike earlier in the day after the CJP said the father of NEET student Riya Thapa, who died by suicide, convinced him to call it off and lead a march to Parliament.
Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav was also detained by the police, the Samajwadi Party said. Arrests were made in areas such as Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street and other key locations. At least seven people were detained near the Reserve Bank of India, news agency PTI reported.
Metro service suspended
Widespread disruption was reported 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 towards Parliament.
The closures left hundreds of passengers stranded and also prevented many protesters from reaching their intended destinations.
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.
