What’s Brewing at Jantar Mantar? CJP's Bold Protest Against Education Minister Amid Health Crisis

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is facing challenges as it plans a march to Parliament on July 20 without police permission. Protests at Jantar Mantar have intensified, especially after activist Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorated during a hunger strike. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against him and others. The protest aims to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak scandal. As tensions rise, the CJP is calling for political support to amplify their demands.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 18, 2026, 14:35 IST

CJP's Planned March Faces Hurdles

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has not yet applied for permission from the Delhi Police for their planned march to Parliament on July 20, according to sources on Saturday.

Sources indicate that it is improbable for the CJP to receive approval for the march, as it coincides with the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

"The CJP has not sought permission for the Parliament march. Even if they do, it is unlikely that the police will grant it due to the Monsoon Session," sources revealed.

Since June 6, the CJP has been protesting at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in connection with the NEET paper leak scandal. Notably, innovator and activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest and began an indefinite hunger strike on June 28.

Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike for 20 days, was taken to a hospital early Saturday after his health worsened. This action was taken following directives from the Delhi High Court and medical advice.

Police arrived at the protest site in the morning to transfer Wangchuk to the hospital, amidst chants and demonstrations from CJP supporters and the public.

Earlier this week, the court mandated daily health assessments for Wangchuk, emphasizing that "the life of any citizen is precious" and urging the government to ensure necessary medical care.

In response, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the Delhi Police of physically assaulting him and dragging him along the road while he attempted to reach Jantar Mantar after Wangchuk's hospitalization.

Dipke stated that the protest would persist and criticized the police for forcibly removing Wangchuk from the site. He also announced the start of his own hunger strike.

In a statement made in Delhi, Dipke expressed, "The protest will go on. It is disgraceful. The Delhi Police acted like criminals, hiding and dragging Sonam Wangchuk away. This is not the Delhi Police; these are RSS goons. They secretly covered him with a sheet and took him away like a kidnapper would."

He further claimed that police obstructed his access to Jantar Mantar and used excessive force against him.

"Despite this, our protest will continue. The Delhi Police also assaulted me and prevented me from reaching Jantar Mantar. I was beaten and dragged, with threats of 'Let’s see how you get to Jantar Mantar,'" he recounted.

Dipke also mentioned that several legislators and parliamentarians were barred from entering the protest area.

"Numerous MLAs and MPs have been stopped at the gate and are not allowed inside," he noted.

Dipke declared, "I am commencing my fast today. Our march on July 20 will proceed, and my fast will continue. They believe that by taking Sonam Wangchuk away, they can end the protest; that will not happen."

The protesters have called on political parties to join their demonstration, which aims to secure the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak incident.