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Chalo Sansad March: CJP claims Abhijeet Dipke 'picked up' by Police, alleges crackdown on protestors

Written By: Victor Dasgupta Updated by: Victor Dasgupta
Updated Date:July 20, 2026 3:50 PM IST

Delhi Police said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced Section 144 of the CrPC, are currently in force in the New Delhi district.

New Delhi: The security forces used tear gas shells to disperse thousands of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) who gathered in Delhi to march to the Parliament. The protest march was called on the first day of the monsoon session, despite police denying permission for the protest.

The police also used sticks and batons to disperse the crowd, mostly youngsters, who had converged at the Jantar Mantar protest site for the "Chalo Sansad" march against alleged irregularities in NEET -- the national entrance test for medical colleges -- and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

On Sunday, Delhi Police said that no permission had been sought or granted for the CJP proposed 'Chalo Sansad' march on Monday, as it stepped up security across the national capital ahead of the Parliament session. In a statement, Delhi Police said it had received reports about the proposed march to Parliament but clarified that no approval had been given for any such protest march or procession.

Delhi Police said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced Section 144 of the CrPC, are currently in force in the New Delhi district.

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Jul 20, 2026 3:05 PM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das made the allegation on 'X', stating, "Dipke has been picked up by the police! We request all MPs to immediately stand in support of the students on the streets! The police is brutally cracking down and beating up peaceful protesters."

Jul 20, 2026 3:05 PM IST

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) which on Monday attempted to march to Parliament to register its protest on the NEET exam leak has alleged that its founder Abhijeet Dipke had been "picked up" by Delhi Police as protests intensified.

Jul 20, 2026 1:22 PM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: Dharmendra Pradhan meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah as CJP protest intensifies.

Jul 20, 2026 12:32 PM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: CJP representatives to meet Union Minister J P Nadda, government reached out for talks: Spokesperson Saurav Das

Jul 20, 2026 12:00 PM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: The Internet was snapped as protesters formed a human chain, amid the march being stalled. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das was taken to the deputy commissioner's office earlier for “talks” with the government, he said.

Jul 20, 2026 11:47 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav slams Modi government after Delhi Police uses lathi on students, says 'Sarkaar nahi Ahankaar'

Jul 20, 2026 11:22 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: Aam Aadmi Party leaders Atishi, Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia joined the CJP protest on Monday, ANI news agency reported.

Jul 20, 2026 10:59 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: According to Delhi police sources, at present, around 15,000 people have gathered. People are present in the Mandi House, Janpath, Parliament Street, and Jantar Mantar areas. The Delhi Police is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining constant surveillance.

Jul 20, 2026 10:31 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: The police employed light use of force with lathis to disperse the crowd, as CJP's protest march to Parliament began.

Jul 20, 2026 10:28 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: CJP spokespersons on Monday said the outfit's founder Abhijeet Dipke, who had also started a hunger strike, is “feeling very weak” but remains energetic. The spokespersons said the protest would continue if the demands are not met.

Jul 20, 2026 9:47 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: Aazad Samaj Party - Kanshi Ram chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Aazad arrived at Jantar Mantar ahead of the CJP protest march, ANI news agency reported. Actor Prakash Raj is also at the protest site.

Jul 20, 2026 9:39 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Monday said coordination with the police was underway ahead of the protest march.

Jul 20, 2026 9:15 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: The CJP on Monday said the gates of Rajiv Chowk and Janpath metro stations have been closed. The outfit said the gate for Patel Chowk metro station has also been closed, urging protestors to plan travel accordingly for the Chalo Sandad’ march.

Jul 20, 2026 9:04 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: We have received input that the authorities are planning something heinous where they will allow goons to disrupt the protest and then blame it on the peaceful CJP protesters: Abhijeet Dipke

Jul 20, 2026 8:54 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: Security tightened ahead of CJP's Parliament march. Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Delhi Police personnel has been deployed at Jantar Mantar. Security has also been tightened outside Parliament.

Jul 20, 2026 8:33 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: Riot control vehicles, water cannons, and other police vehicles will be stationed at strategic locations. Authorities will closely monitor people arriving through New Delhi Metro stations, and stations may be closed if required.

Jul 20, 2026 8:24 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: In addition to Delhi Police personnel, over 25 battalions of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), along with women personnel, will be deployed.

Jul 20, 2026 8:07 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma issued a public advisory on X on Sunday, stating that the "Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession." "Accordingly, protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar, with prior permission," the Delhi Police said in its post on X. Preventive deployment will remain in place throughout the Parliament session, police added.

Jul 20, 2026 7:45 AM IST

Chali Sansad March Live: What is prohibited? Under the order, the following activities are prohibited in the New Delhi district: Holding of any public meetin Assembly of five or more persons Carrying fire-arms, banners, placards, lathis, spears, swords, sticks and brickbats Shouting of slogans Making speeches Processions and demonstrations Picketing or dharnas at any public place within the specified area without written permission

Jul 20, 2026 7:37 AM IST

Chalo Sansad March Live: Several high-security areas in New Delhi have been declared no-protest and no-gathering zones, including Vijay Chowk, the Prime Minister's residence, the Home Minister's residence, Seva Teerth, Selfie Point, Transport Bhawan, Parliament Street, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, and surrounding areas.

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