CJP protest LIVE: The court also directed the authorities to preserve all relevant records, including CCTV footage and videography, if any, in accordance with the SOPs issued by the Delhi Police and the Union government.
4 Mins agoCJP protest LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk stable, hospital says being treated with his consent
25 Mins ago'Ready to talk at neutral place', says CJP spokesperson Saurav Das
39 Mins agoDelhi HC dismisses petition seeking SIT into removal of Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung hospital
41 Mins agoCourt directs authorities to preseve relevant records, including CCTV footage; lists matter for Sept 11
54 Mins agoCourt says ‘not an isolated individual incident’
55 Mins agoDelhi Police opposes petition, says ‘crowd threw stones’
57 Mins agoSenior advocate accuses Additional DCP of physically assaulting woman at CJP protest
58 Mins agoWhat the advocates told Delhi HC
1 Hr 5 Mins agoDelhi HC hears petitions for SIT probe into alleged police brutality during CJP March
1 Hr 34 Mins agoCJP claims govt paying influencers to defame protest
1 Hr 40 Mins agoCJP urges people to not send more food at Jantar Mantar
1 Hr 42 Mins agoCJP protest LIVE: Full text of CJP's letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
1 Hr 43 Mins agoCJP claims Delhi Police 'abandoned duties at Jantar Mantar
2:48 PM IST, July 22CJP protest LIVE: ‘Some people using students, youth as political tools’, says Rajnath Singh
2:40 PM IST, July 22CJP protest LIVE: Heavy security deployed at Rajiv Chowk metro
2:37 PM IST, July 22Dipke urges Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike
2:35 PM IST, July 22CJP's writes letter to Wangchuk, urging him to end fast
2:31 PM IST, July 22‘Have been coming to Bangla Sahib’, says 23-yr-old protestor
2:10 PM IST, July 22Opposition MPs Meet Sonam Wangchuk
1:46 PM IST, July 22Union education minister Pradhan meets Birla as govt agreed for discussion on NEET in Lok Sabha
1:28 PM IST, July 22‘Won’t tolerate negative slogans,' says Ranka; urges protesters to stick to four slogans
1:24 PM IST, July 22In Patna, police use tear gas against AISA workers protesting over NEET issue
1:21 PM IST, July 22Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil meets Dipke at Jantar Mantar
1:19 PM IST, July 22Metro closures across Capital leave commuters stranded
1:12 PM IST, July 22CJP says ‘ready to talk’ with govt; meeting likely at Constitution Club of India
1:05 PM IST, July 22United Doctor's Front writes to PM, President; seeks replacing of NTA with independent body
1:02 PM IST, July 22DMK MPs visit RML Hospital to check on injured student protesters
12:45 PM IST, July 22‘Protest has grown 100 times, it is a decisive battle,’ says spokesperson Ranka
12:38 PM IST, July 22CJP to launch helpline number, lawyers to collect evidence of police action
12:33 PM IST, July 22‘PM Modi has not posted for Wangchuk, this is an inhuman government,’ says Dipke
12:28 PM IST, July 22Nadda likely to meet CJP members today, spokesperson says received police communication
11:59 AM IST, July 22Will sit on protest till Pradhan resigns, says Dipke
11:57 AM IST, July 2216 metro stations closed across Delhi till further instructions | See list here
11:46 AM IST, July 22'Don't waste our time,' says SC as it refuses urgent hearing on plea against police action on CJP student protesters
11:19 AM IST, July 22Centre says Wangchuk willing to talk, may send union minister to meet activist
10:49 AM IST, July 22CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka outlines four demands, asks for no FIRs against student protesters
10:41 AM IST, July 2220 additional CRPF companies rushed to Delhi from West Bengal
10:39 AM IST, July 22‘Only scrapping NEET will provide a lasting solution,’ says Stalin; backs students' protest
10:22 AM IST, July 22‘Irresponsible behaviour,’ says BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad on Rahul's protest outside PM's residence
10:18 AM IST, July 22College students buy sanitary pads, ORS packs for protesting students
10:16 AM IST, July 22Online food deliveries continue to arrive at protest site
10:02 AM IST, July 22Students raising slogans at Jantar Mantar, CJP spokesperson Ranka present at protest site
9:47 AM IST, July 22'Won't let complaints be lodged against protesters…CJP leadership not scared of FIR,' says Ranka
9:36 AM IST, July 22‘Millions more will come to Delhi if govt doesn’t agree,' says CJP spokesperson Ranka
9:28 AM IST, July 22Oppn MPs to hold protest at Parliament's Makar Dwar, demand Pradhan's resignation
9:25 AM IST, July 22Mamata says police action on students ‘unacceptable’
9:10 AM IST, July 22Delhi Police files over nine FIRs after attack on RAF jawan during CJP protest march
8:53 AM IST, July 22‘These students are not going anywhere,’ says TMC MP Mahua Moitra from Jantar Mantar
8:34 AM IST, July 22Demonstrations held in New York, San Jose in support of Sonam Wangchuk
8:23 AM IST, July 22Early crowd of protesters at Jantar Mantar
8:09 AM IST, July 22Saurav Das says his WhatsApp account blocked, CJP asks if Meta blocking Cockroach Janta Party-related accounts
8:06 AM IST, July 22CJP urges people to ‘join’ them at Jantar Mantar
7:55 AM IST, July 22Protesters continue to camp at Jantar Mantar
7:49 AM IST, July 22Kerala youths organise candlelight protest to condemn police action during CJP march
7:47 AM IST, July 22Heavy barricading across Delhi
7:37 AM IST, July 22SP workers protest detention of Akhilesh Yadav
7:36 AM IST, July 22What did union education minister Pradhan say in his first reaction to the protests
7:05 AM IST, July 22CJP spokesperson Saurav Das says Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba ‘will be removed’
CJP protest LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday began hearing two petitions seeking an SIT probe into the alleged excessive use of force by the Delhi Police against protesters during the CJP's march. Advocates argued that police used force at peaceful protestors without any warning and urged the court to summon Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba for physically assaulting a woman standing on the sidelines during the protest....
Opposing the petitions, the Delhi Police contended that the so-called peaceful protest did not remain peaceful and that there are videos showing police personnel being injured.
"The so-called peaceful agitation did not remain peaceful. There are videos showing that police personnel were injured. The crowd became unruly and resorted to violence, and violence cannot be permitted. There are videos showing members of the crowd throwing stones.
CJP says ‘ready to talk’ with govt
CJP on Wednesday said it was “ready to talk” with the government “at a neutral location”. “They have called us. We will not go their office or their residence. The talks will either happen at Jantar Mantar or at a neutral location. We are open for talks right from day one,” Das said.
He added that there could be a “security issue” if the ministers visit Jantar Mantar. “We can meet at Constitution Club of India,” Das said. Earlier, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka had confirmed that they had received communication from the police on the matter. Union minister JP Nadda is likely to meet the CJP delegation.
Oppn, CJP urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike
A delegation of Opposition MPs visited Medanta Hospital on Wednesday to urge activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.
CJP and its founder Abhijeet Dipke also urged the climate activist to end his hunger strike, saying the movement will continue until demands are met.
CJP protest continues at Jantar Mantar
Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday said thousands of protesters had gathered at the Jantar Mantar, with spokesperson Saurav Das sharing visuals of the crowd swelling at the protest site. Speaking to ANI news agency, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka claimed “millions more will come” if the government doesn't agree to their demands. Meanwhile, the ministry of home affairs ordered the immediate deployment of 20 additional CRPF companies to Delhi. The CRPF companies are being brought in from West Bengal.
Heavy barricading continues at various areas in Delhi, including Parliament House and Rafi Marg, even as the Cockroach Janta Party continues its protest at the Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET. A total of six FIRs have been filed so far over the alleged violence and vandalism during the protest march held by the CJP on Monday, at Parliament Street, Connaught Place and other police stations, with police likely to probe a "larger and criminal conspiracy" behind the matter, PTI news agency reported.
Meanwhile, Congress units across the country, including in Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam, staged a protest over the police lathi-charge on students and the detention of party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. Raul, Priyanka and other Congress leaders staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was also detained for the dharna outside PM Narendra Modi's residence.
Several protesters detained, injured after police action in ‘Chalo Sansad’ march
At least 70 protesters were detained during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest march on Monday. Following this the CJP, Aam Aadmi Party and others assured free legal aid to the student protesters who were detained.
Tens of thousands of protesters joined the call for the march to Parliament. The Delhi Police had not given the nod for the march and Section 163 of the BNSS was imposed. Despite barricades on key roads, metro station closures and suspension of mobile internet, protesters converged on Jantar Mantar before moving towards Parliament.
By afternoon, areas including Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Raisina Road, India Gate and Ashoka Road had turned into confrontation zones as police used batons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators, HT reported earlier. Several protesters were injured and admitted to Lady Hardinge and RML Hospitals, with one woman receiving treatment in the ICU of the latter medical facility.
The Delhi Police said 118 personnel were injured during the march, and claimed that protesters had displayed “unruly” and violent behaviour by attacking personnel with stones and other objects while violating prohibitory orders despite repeated warnings.
Dharmendra Pradhan reacts to Cong protest
Union education minister Pradhan lashed out at the protest staged by the Congress outside PM's residence, claiming that the party was “exploiting students as political tools to manufacture disruption” during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament.
“Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia chose to stage a dharna outside the Hon'ble Prime Minister's residence , causing inconvenience to the public and disregarding established security protocols,” Pradhan said in a post on X. He alleged that Congress “political spectacle over democratic debate” despite the government being ready for a discussion. “For Rahul Gandhi, this is not about students. This is about manufacturing confrontation after every genuine avenue for discussion has been opened,” Pradhan said.
The union minister said the government “remains 100% committed to discussing NEET and addressing every genuine concern of our youth on the floor of the House”. He added that the students deserve “far better than being treated as props in a political campaign.”
CJP protest LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk stable, hospital says being treated with his consent
CJP protest LIVE: Medanta hospital on Wednesday shared an update regarding the health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying he is “stable” and “oriented.”
The hospital added that Wangchuk is being treated by a multi-disciplinary team of doctors and all treatment to him is being administered with his informed consent
CJP protest LIVE: 'Ready to talk at neutral place', says CJP spokesperson Saurav Das
CJP protest LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das on Wednesday said that if the government wants to talk, they must come to the people.
He said that a "janta darbar" is being held at Jantar Mantar, adding that they were called on by union minister JP Nadda to his residence.
“When Delhi Police invited us to Minister JP Nadda’s residence today, we categorically declined. We are not going to anyone’s closed doors or private homes.”
“If security is a concern, we are open to a neutral venue near Jantar Mantar. But the government must show genuine intent to ACCEPT our demands, not waste our time with meaningless photo-ops.”
CJP protest LIVE: Delhi HC dismisses petition seeking SIT into removal of Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung hospital
CJP protest LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking the constitution of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital.
A bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia observed that Wangchuk's wife had already approached the Court over the incident and, by an order dated July 21, had been permitted to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta.
In view of the earlier proceedings, the same relief could not be sought again in the present petition.
CJP protest LIVE: Court directs authorities to preserve relevant records, including CCTV footage; lists matter for Sept 11
CJP protest LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a petition seeking an SIT probe into the alleged police brutality during the CJP protest.
The court also directed the authorities to preserve all relevant records, including CCTV footage and videography, if any, in accordance with the SOPs issued by the Delhi Police and the Union government.
A bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi Police, and listed the matter for further hearing on September 11.
"Issue notice. In the meantime, we direct that the relevant record in relation to the incident as mentioned in the writ petition, including the CCTV footage and videography, if any, shall be preserved in accordance with the SOP issued by the Delhi Police or by the Union of India. List on 11.9," the court said in its order.
CJP protest LIVE: Court says ‘not an isolated individual incident’
CJP protest LIVE: Responding to the Delhi Police's objection that the petition was not filed by the injured persons and that the petitioners could instead approach the Magistrate for appropriate relief, the Court observed that the present matter was "not an isolated individual incident."
It remarked that had it been an isolated occurrence, the police's contention that the aggrieved persons could file private complaints before the Magistrate may have been justified.
CJP protest LIVE: Delhi Police opposes petition, says ‘crowd threw stones’
CJP protest LIVE: Opposing the petitions, the Delhi Police contended that the so-called peaceful protest did not remain peaceful and that there are videos showing police personnel being injured.
"People want to take advantage of this situation. If they have any grievance, they should approach the magistrate's court for registration of an FIR. The petitions do not state that they have availed the remedy under Section 156(3). The true facts are not being placed before the court, and the claims are based on videos circulating on social media.
"Though the petitions may appear, at first blush, to warrant consideration, they are based on suppression of facts. These are publicity-seeking petitions aimed at gaining limelight. The persons who were allegedly injured have not come forward. Therefore, the petitions do not warrant the issuance of notice. They have been filed only to hog the limelight and seek publicity," Raju submitted.
CJP protest LIVE: Senior advocate accuses Additional DCP of physically assaulting woman at CJP protest; urges court to summon him
CJP protest LIVE: Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan said that a large number of individuals participating in the police action were not in uniform and accused Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba of physically assaulting a woman standing on the sidelines, urging the court to summon the officer and hold him accountable.
Referring to videos purportedly depicting the incident, he alleged indiscriminate use of tear gas, lathi-charge and physical assault, including against women, mothers and family members present at the protest.
He claimed to have reviewed over 100 videos documenting instances of excessive force and argued that judicial intervention was necessary to prevent such conduct from becoming normalised.
CJP protest LIVE: What the advocates told Delhi HC
CJP protest LIVE: Senior advocate N Hariharan submitted that the protest started peacefully but what happened thereafter was something “unimaginable including brutality of the largest measure possible.”
“No single instance to show that a warning has to be given, no whistle. Nothing of this sort happened, and the force which is to be used, it has to be proportionate to the cause. It is retributive in nature, and they were unarmed people, and they exercised force against the police forces there. This kind of situation, where you were beaten black and blue, ladies in the protest were molested and those officers who are identifiable — committing cognisable offences— order of registration of FIR be issued, and inquiry be made into the entire incident. More than 90 people sustained injuries; the list is going up,” Hariharan added.
Meanwhile, Senior advocate Vikas Singh said the assembly, which had grown in size by July 20, remained peaceful throughout, pointing out that the authorities had not alleged that the gathering turned violent at any stage. Singh alleged that the police, along with several persons in civil clothes, attacked the demonstrators without provocation and till date there is no allegation that the protesters had resorted to violence.
CJP protest LIVE: Delhi HC hears petitions for SIT probe into alleged police brutality during CJP March
CJP protest LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday began hearing two petitions seeking an SIT probe into the alleged excessive use of force by the Delhi Police against protesters during the CJP's march.
The petitions also seek the preservation of CCTV footage from the incident, the production of deployment and operational records, disclosure of orders authorising the use of force, registration of FIRs against the officers involved, and the initiation of disciplinary proceedings.
CJP protest LIVE: CJP claims govt paying influencers to defame protest
CJP protest LIVE: An influencer on Wednesday claimed that the government paid him to make content praising the government and criticising the CJP movement.
The video of the influencer was shared by ‘Cockroach is Back’ handle on X.
CJP protest LIVE | Enough food for today: CJP urges people to not send more food at Jantar Mantar
CJP protest LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday informed via their X handle that their is enough food at the site and urged people to not send more food.
“We have enough food for today! Please do not send any more food, as we want to ensure nothing goes to waste.”
"A huge thank you to everyone who contributed!"
CJP protest LIVE: Full text of CJP's letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
CJP protest LIVE: Full text of CJP's letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk:
With great respect and gratitude, we request you to please end your fast.
Your sacrifice has inspired thousands of students across the country. On 20th July, young people travelled from different states to stand with you and this movement. You have shown that this fight is bigger than any one person and that students deserve justice. But right now, we need you to take care of your health.
We promise that this struggle will not end with your fast. We will continue the protests and take this fight forward until our demands for examination justice are met.We will do everything we can to keep it moving.
CJP protest LIVE: CJP claims Delhi Police 'abandoned duties at Jantar Mantar
CJP protest LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday claimed that Delhi Police has “abandoned” all duties at Jantar Mantar as site sees influx of protestors.
Taking to X and sharing a video that purportedly shows protestors doing a security check at entry gates, the handle of ‘Cockroach is Back’ said, “As thousands stream into Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police has abandoned all security duties!”
“Student volunteers are running checks at the front gate while the bag-scanning machine at the back gate has been quietly removed. Police are completely recklessly negligent.”
“What exactly is being conspired by the Delhi Police? If Anything Happens At Jantar Mantar Delhi Police Will Be Responsible For It.”
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Some people using students, youth as political tools’, says Rajnath Singh
CJP protest LIVE: Amid the ongoing student protest in the country, union defence minister Rajnath Singh called it a matter of “serious concern”, adding that it is extremely unfortunate that “some people” are trying to use students and youth as political tools.
“The ongoing protests in Delhi are a matter of serious concern. It is extremely unfortunate that some people are trying to use our students and youth as political tools to serve their own vested interests. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our government remains fully committed to fulfilling the aspirations of students and young people and ensuring their welfare," news agency PTI reported.
“It is our responsibility to listen to every concern of our students and address it. I have complete faith that India's aware, mature, and discerning youth understand such misleading attempts and will choose the path of progress, development, and nation-building,” he added.
CJP protest LIVE: Heavy security deployed at Rajiv Chowk metro
CJP protest LIVE: Heavy security has been deployed at Rajiv Chowk metro station in Delhi. Commuters can been seen visibly confused, asking security personnel about way out.
CJP protest LIVE: Dipke urges Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike
CJP protest LIVE: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also took to X, sharing a message for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
“The country needs him, and his life is far too precious to be put at further risk. The peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until our demands are met,” he said.
CJP protest LIVE: CJP writes letter to Wangchuk, urges him to end fast
CJP protest LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party and its founder Abhijeet Dikpe have urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast, saying the movement will continue until demands are met.
Sharing the letter on X, the party said on X, “Your sacrifice has inspired a generation. We respectfully request you to end your fast and take care of your health. We promise that the fight for examination justice will continue with even greater strength until our demands are met.”
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Have been coming to Bangla Sahib’, says 23-yr-old protestor
CJP protest LIVE: Manish (23), a protestor who has come Bihar’s Patna said, “The protest site is packed. So I have been coming to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara since 20th night. I take bath, have food and rest for a while. Once I regain some energy, I head back to the protest site.”
CJP protest LIVE: Opposition MPs meet Sonam Wangchuk
A delegation of Opposition MPs visited Medanta Hospital to urge activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.
CJP protest LIVE: AAP, Shiv Sena (UBT) won't hold separate protest, says Kejriwal
CJP protest LIVE: "We are allies of the youth leading this movement. There is no need for us to hold a separate protest. We stand with the youth," says AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal when asked whether the AAP and Shiv Sena (UBT) would hold a separate joint protest.
CJP protest LIVE: Union education minister Pradhan meets Birla as govt agrees for discussion on NEET in Lok Sabha
CJP protest LIVE: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, even as the government agreed to a Lok Sabha discussion on the alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, PTI news agency reported.
According to officials, Pradhan met Birla in Parliament soon after government told the Lok Sabha that it is willing to hold a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue.
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Won’t tolerate negative slogans,' says Ranka; urges protesters to stick to four slogans
CJP protest LIVE: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday urged protesters to stick to only four slogans, saying they would not tolerate any “negative slogans.”
“'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'Inquilab Zindabad', 'Jai Bheem' and 'Dharmendra Pradhan Istifa do', stick to these four slogans only; They are looking to make narrative, we will not tolerate any negative slogans,” Ranka said at Jantar Mantar.
CJP protest LIVE: In Patna, police use tear gas against AISA workers protesting over NEET issue
CJP protest LIVE: The police in Patna used tear gas and water cannons on Wednesday against AISA activists protesting over alleged irregularities in NEET examination, PTI news agency reported.
CJP protest LIVE: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil meets Dipke at Jantar Mantar
CJP protest LIVE: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Wednesday visited the Jantar Mantar protest site, and met with CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke, PTI news agency reported.
CJP protest LIVE: Metro closures across Capital leave commuters stranded
CJP protest LIVE: The DMRC on Wednesday closed 16 metro stations citing “security reasons”, leaving hundreds of office-goers, students and other commuters stranded, PTI news agency reported. This forced many to change routes midway, exit at unfamiliar stations and scramble for alternative transport.
The 16 stations which have been closed include Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and Khan Market. This comes amid the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.
CJP protest LIVE: CJP says ‘ready to talk’ with govt; meeting likely at Constitution Club of India
CJP protest LIVE: CJP on Wednesday said it was “ready to talk” with the government “at a neutral location”, after having earlier said that its members would not go to ministers.
“They have called us. We will not go their office or their residence. The talks will either happen at Jantar Mantar or at a neutral location. We are open for talks right from day one,” Das said. He added that there could be a “security issue” if the ministers visit Jantar Mantar. “We can meet at Constitution Club of India,” Das said. He further said the government had approached the CJP on Monday as well for dialogue.
CJP protest LIVE: United Doctor's Front writes to PM, President; seeks replacing of NTA with independent body
CJP protest LIVE: The United Doctor's Front has written to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking the replacement of NTA with an independent body through an Act of Parliament, its chairperson Dr Lakshya Mittal said.
CJP protest LIVE: DMK MPs visit RML Hospital to check on injured student protesters
CJP protest LIVE: DMK MPs A Raja, Dayanidhi Maran, and Jagathrakshakan visit RML hospital in Delhi to check on students injured during the CJP protest march on Monday, PTI news agency reported.
“Health officials are being pressured by the Centre to allow only those with union health minister's permission to meet them,” A Raja claimed.
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Protest has grown 100 times, it is a decisive battle,’ says spokesperson Ranka
CJP protest LIVE: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday said the students' protest had “grown 100 times”, adding that it was a “decisive battle.”
“These people thought that they will get the students thrashed on July 20, protest will end but now it has grown 100 times bigger. They thought they will not allow us to put up tent and the protest will end. But it has become bigger. It is a decisive battle," Ranka said. “This battle is to end the arrogance of the government. What Delhi Police did that day, people across the world saw it. They should have at least worn name badges to thrash students,” he said, adding that they would decided what happens next.
CJP protest LIVE: CJP to launch helpline number, lawyers to collect evidence of police action
CJP protest LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party has said it will issue a helpline number for protesters who have been detained, and said lawyers assisting them were collecting evidence of police action against the students. The CJP has urged those who have videos of police action to share it with them.
CJP protest LIVE: ‘PM Modi has not posted for Wangchuk, this is an inhuman government,’ says Dipke
CJP protest LIVE: CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said that activist Sonam Wangchuk had been on an indefinite fast for 25 days, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not posted anything for him.
“Sonam Wangchuk has been on hunger strike for 25 days. His condition is bad. PM has not tweeted for him. This is an inhuman government,” Dipke said. He added that the government was “leave arrogance” and accept the CJP's demands.
CJP protest LIVE: Nadda likely to meet CJP members today, spokesperson says received police communication
CJP protest LIVE: Union minister JP Nadda is likely to meet members of the Cockroach Janta Party on Wednesday. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka confirmed that they had received communication from the police on the matter and had informed the same to Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo.
“We are in touch with them. Rest of the details are not known,” Ranka said.
CJP protest LIVE: Will sit on protest till Pradhan resigns, says Dipke
CJP protest LIVE: CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the student protesters would remain at the Jantar Mantar till union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
“Till the time there is resignation (of Dharmendra Pradhan), we will keep sitting here. The government will have to come here to talk,” Dipke said at the Jantar Mantar.
CJP protest LIVE: 16 metro stations closed across Delhi till further instructions | See list here
CJP protest LIVE: 16 metro stations have been closed across Delhi till further instructions. These include:
11. ITO
However, interchange facility will emain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat, DMRC said.
CJP protest LIVE: 'Don't waste our time,' says SC as it refuses urgent hearing on plea against police action on CJP student protesters
CJP protest LIVE: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently list a petition challenging police action against students during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) Parliament march, telling the petitioners, "Don't waste our time," and asking them to approach the Delhi High Court instead.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined the request for an immediate hearing after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioners, sought urgent intervention over the alleged police action against student protesters during Monday's march to Parliament.
When Sibal pressed for an urgent listing, the bench refused, observing that the Delhi High Court was already seized of similar issues. "Don't waste our time. Go to the High Court," the bench said, according to LiveLaw.
CJP protest LIVE: Centre says Wangchuk willing to talk, may send union minister to meet activist
CJP protest LIVE: The Centre on Wednesday signalled talks with climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite fast for over 20 days, and may send a union minisyer to meet him at Medanta Hospital, people aware of the development said.
While government sources had earlier said Wangchuk was keen for dialogue, the Cockroach Janta Party countered claiming the Centre had approached the activist for talks.
“The government is open to talks. We have been constantly saying so… they did not come to us earlier. Now that we have been told that he wants to communicate, we will talk,” a senior functionary of the government said. When asked about the development, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said, “Yes it is true, but it is the government that has reached out to Wangchuk ji for talks. Not the other way around.”
CJP protest LIVE: CJP spokesperson Saurav Das on Wednesday condemned the violence against a reporter, saying no one should “resort to such violence.”
“We strongly condemn this violence.…. No one should be resorting to such violence, no matter how much the Police instigates them. Sorry brother. We appeal for peace and calm,” Das said in a post on X.
CJP protest LIVE: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka outlines four demands, asks for no FIRs against student protesters
CJP protest LIVE: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday outlined the protesters' four demands. These include the “release” of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the hospital, union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, and the compensation of ₹1 crore to families of those who died by suicide over the NEET paper leak.
Ranka added a fourth demand, saying no FIRs must be lodged against those who protested on July 20. “Many people were worried that they protested peacefully yet they are being targeted. We will ensure no legal action is taken against peaceful protesters. We will get arrested before you guys,” Ranka said.
CJP protest LIVE: 20 additional CRPF companies rushed to Delhi from West Bengal
CJP protest LIVE: The Centre deployed 20 additional companies of the CRPF in Delhi to strengthen security measures, even as the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar continues.
The forces, all drawn from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), are being airlifted from West Bengal after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) ordered their immediate deployment.
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Only scrapping NEET will provide a lasting solution,’ says Stalin; backs students' protest
CJP protest LIVE: DMK chief and former Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday backed the student protests over alleged NEET irregularities, calling for the examination to be scrapped.
“The students' protest in New Delhi has now captured the attention of the entire country. We were the first to warn that NEET was designed to enable large-scale irregularities. That is why the DMK has opposed NEET from the very beginning, consistently pointing out the dangers it poses,” Stalin said in a post on X. “Tamil Nadu, which led India in defending social justice and paved the way for the First Constitutional Amendment, has only one demand: Abolition of NEET. More than any other demand, the abolition of NEET must be at the heart of these protests,” Stalin said, adding that scrapping the exam was the only “lasting solution to all these problems.”
Congress, CJP protest LIVE: ‘Irresponsible behaviour,’ says BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad on Rahul's protest outside PM's residence
Congress, CJP protest LIVE: Speaking about Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad said it was “irresponsible.”
“He is sitting on a dharna at the gate of the Prime Minister's residence. His father (Rajiv Gandhi) was the Prime Minister, his grandmother Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister, and his great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru was also the Prime Minister of India. He, of all people, should know the dignity and sanctity of the Prime Minister's residence. Despite this, the kind of irresponsible behaviour he has displayed is highly condemnable,” Prasad said, according to ANI news agency.
CJP protest LIVE: College students buy sanitary pads, ORS packs for protesting students
CJP protest LIVE: Students of the Aryabhatta College under Delhi University collected an amount of ₹8,000 and bought sanitary pads, ORS packs and other food items for the protesting students.
CJP protest LIVE: Online food deliveries continue to arrive at protest site
CJP protest LIVE: Online food deliveries have continued to arrive at Jantar Mantar, with people sending them as a form of support for the protesting students.
CJP protest LIVE: Students raising slogans at Jantar Mantar, CJP spokesperson Ranka present at protest site
CJP protest LIVE: Students began raising slogans at the Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, as the CJP protest entered its 32nd day. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka was present at the site.
CJP protest LIVE: 'Won't let complaints be lodged against protesters…CJP leadership not scared of FIR,' says Ranka
CJP protest LIVE: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday said members of the outfit would not let FIRs be lodged against any protesters. However, he said the members were not scared of any FIRs, adding that they were “ready to be arrested” since the first day of the protest.
“We have placed a very clear demand and Abhijeet Dipke had spoken about it. We will not let any kind of FIR be lodged against any protester…As far as our team's leadership is concerned, we are not scared of any FIR, we are ready to be arrested under UAPA and NSA from day 1. Jail is a small price to pay for our fight...” he said.
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Narrative being built that we are not peaceful…chaos was only when police beat up students,’ says CJP spokesperson Ranka
CJP protest LIVE: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday said a “narrative” was being built that the protesters were not peaceful, adding that the youth had been sitting at the Jantar Mantar peacefully for 31 days. Ranka claimed that chaos broke out during the protest march on Monday only when the police “beat up students.”
“A narrative is trying to be built that we will not be peaceful, but we are. The march on July 20 was peaceful too but there was chaos only at the point where police unleashed brutality and beat up students,” Ranka told ANI news agency.
He added, “The youth is sitting here peacefully for 31 days because we follow the principles of Gandhi and Ambedkar.”
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Millions more will come to Delhi if govt doesn’t agree,' says CJP spokesperson Ranka
CJP protest LIVE: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday claimed the protest at Jantar Mantar was “the biggest movement in India's post-independence history...”
He said the protest march on July 20 “was a trailer”, adding that “millions more will come to Delhi” if the government does not agree to the students' demands. “..The government really needs to get its act together otherwise the youth of this country is going to take them down very badly...” Ranka told ANI news agency.
Congress, CJP protest LIVE: Oppn MPs to hold protest at Parliament's Makar Dwar, demand Pradhan's resignation
Congress, CJP protest LIVE: The opposition MPs will hold a protest outside Makar Dwar of Parliament on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The protests have been tentatively scheduled for 10:30 am, during which opposition legislators will also raise concerns over the irregularities in the NEET UG examination, ANI news agency reported.
CJP protest LIVE: Mamata says police action on students ‘unacceptable’
CJP protest LIVE: TMC chairperson and former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday slammed police action against student protesters during the CJP protest march on Monday.
“The police atrocities on our youth in Delhi are unacceptable. Shame on the Union government. The All India Trinamool Congress fully supports the sit-down protest by the Opposition today near Akbar Road. Our full solidarity,” Banerjee said in a post. “There were also police atrocities in Kolkata all through last night. BJP goons did all they could to disrupt preparations for our Martyrs' Day programme. They arrived on motorcycle squads, destroyed signage, vandalised the stage and deliberately cut microphone wires. Many youth were threatened and injured by these goons,” she alleged.
The TMC chairperson vowed to “unitedly fight the atrocities and dictatorial attitude of the BJP”. “We will take our fight from Bengal to India. United we stand,” she added.
CJP protest LIVE: Delhi Police files over nine FIRs after attack on RAF jawan during CJP protest march
CJP protest LIVE: The Delhi Police filed over nine FIRs following an attack on a Rapid Action Force (RAF) jawan during the CJP's protest march on Monday, ANI news agency reported.
The report, citing sources, said around eight to nine FIRs have been registered in connection with the incidents so far. The Delhi Police had on Tuesday registered five FIRs so far in connection with alleged violence, stone-pelting and vandalism during Monday's protest at Jantar Mantar.
