Security in Delhi ahead of Parliament session, CJP rally

A crowd is seen in support of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke as he protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 19, 2026 against the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and NEET paper leak. Photo credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap

The Delhi Police on Sunday said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had not sought permission for its proposed march to Parliament on July 20.

Due to enforcement of Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (formerly Section 144 CrPC), which prohibits unlawful assembly of more than five persons, no protests, marches or demonstrations will be permitted in the New Delhi District and Parliament Street Subdivision, except at the designated protest site of Jantar Mantar with prior permission.

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According to an order by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Parliament Street Subdivision, the bans were issued on June 24 and will remain in effect until August 22, 2026.

“In view of the reports of the proposed CJP march to Parliament on 20/07/2026 (Monday), the Delhi Police hereby categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march or procession,” said Sachin Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi).

Thousands gather at Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP’s march to Parliament

Ahead of the march and with the monsoon session of Parliament beginning on Monday, officials said tight security measures were in place to “ensure the safety of the public, the protection of protected persons and the protection of vital government facilities.”

“Any person violating the prohibitory orders will be liable for prosecution under Section 223 of the IPC and other relevant provisions of the Act,” the DCP said.

“Parliament Street Subdivision is a busy area with heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic and that the police have received reports indicating that unrestricted public gatherings, processions and demonstrations are likely to obstruct traffic, endanger human safety and disturb public peace. In exercise of powers under Section 70(1)(a), the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Parliament Street, has prohibited public meetings, gatherings of five or more persons, processions, demonstrations, demonstrations, dharnas, shouting of slogans and public speeches without prior written permission,” said the order of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Parliament Street Subdivision.

The order also prohibited the carrying of firearms, banners, banners, batons, spears, swords, clubs, bricks and similar objects.

Multi-layered barricades

Members of the Rapid Action Force, the Nagaland Armed Police and the Delhi Police were seen at the entry points secured by multi-layered barricades on Sunday evening as thousands of protesters flocked to the site.

Elaborate precautionary measures have been taken to ensure law and order during the Parliament session, officials said. “Preventive deployment will apply throughout the session of the parliament,” added the police officers.

Security has been beefed up around Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street, Central Vista, Connaught Place, Shankar Chowk and other key locations, while rapid response teams have been deployed to respond to any contingencies. Several police vans, buses and ambulances were seen at the protest site. Protesters were often asked to manage the crowd at the venue and keep the emergency gates open. Notifications were also made on the enforcement of Section 163.

Published – 19 Jul 2026 17:45 IST