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Students Rally in New Delhi to Demand Justice and Protest Jantar Mantar Changes

In a significant demonstration, students in New Delhi marched from Connaught Place to demand the release of detained leaders from the Cockroach Janata Party and to protest the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. The rally, organized by the student group Disha, called on the youth to reclaim the historic protest venue. With several leaders detained by police, the movement emphasizes a quest for justice and the importance of maintaining protest rights in the capital. Join us as we delve into the details of this impactful event.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Oct 13, 2026, 14:24 IST
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Students March for Justice in New Delhi


New Delhi: On Tuesday, members of a student group organized a march starting from Connaught Place, advocating for the immediate release of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders and protesting against the recent decision to de-notify Jantar Mantar as an official protest venue.


The demonstrators, linked to the student organization Disha, urged the public—especially young people—to join them in significant numbers to reclaim Jantar Mantar.


Delhi Police detained CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde earlier that morning as they attempted to access Jantar Mantar.


CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke shared on X that several other members were also apprehended by law enforcement.


Disha members called for the swift release of Ranka, Das, and other CJP affiliates, framing the march as a quest for justice.


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