CJP Protest Continues at Jantar Mantar As Sonam Wangchuk Vows to Extend Hunger Strike, Police On Alert
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced that its protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar will continue, a day after major clashes between protesters and police in the national capital. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Early on Tuesday morning, protesters returned to Jantar Mantar after Delhi Police removed the protest stage and tents following Monday’s confrontation. Acting on the CJP’s call, supporters started gathering at the site from the morning. A large number of Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel remained deployed to maintain security.
Monday’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march saw thousands of students and young people take to the streets, leading to clashes with police. Authorities used tear gas shells and carried out a lathi-charge to stop protesters from moving towards Parliament.
According to police, more than 100 police personnel and over 60 protesters were injured during the violence. Around 70 protesters were detained, and an FIR was registered against unidentified people over allegations of violence and damage to public property.
Delhi Police said the protesters became aggressive and ignored repeated warnings to leave the area, violating the restrictions that had been imposed. However, the protesters accused the police of using excessive force and claimed that several students were injured during the march.
Amid the tension, the Central Government opened talks with the protest leaders on Monday.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda met CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at his residence. During the meeting, the CJP submitted three key demands:
- The unconditional release of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
- The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- ₹1 crore compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide following the 2026 NEET paper leak controversy.
JP Nadda later said on social media that the CJP leaders had submitted a written memorandum and that discussions had begun after the party approached the government for talks.
Speaking after the meeting, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the Minister had assured them that their demands would be discussed at the appropriate level. However, he added that no promises had been made and the peaceful protest would continue until their demands were addressed.
Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is receiving treatment in a Delhi hospital, announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike.
In a handwritten message shared by his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, Wangchuk said he would not end his fast until youth leaders are allowed to meet Members of Parliament inside Parliament or MPs visit him at the hospital.
He said he decided to continue his fast after seeing what he described as the harsh treatment of peaceful young protesters and expressed solidarity with those taking part in the movement.
The protest at Jantar Mantar is expected to continue as demonstrators wait for a response from the government to their demands.
