CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: Protesters reclaim Jantar Mantar protest site; Wangchuk to continue indefinite fast
The Cockroach Janta Party continues its protest in Delhi following a police crackdown at Jantar Mantar. Protesters allege excessive force, while police deny claims of assault against participants.
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Public protests and allegations of police misconduct are central to the discourse on civil liberties and political expression in India.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) yesterday accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters during its “Sansad Chalo” march, alleging that several students were injured and Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, was pushed around, as the outfit continued its protest with a sit-in near Kerala House, after police dismantled the stage at Jantar Mantar.
Police, however, denied the allegation that Angmo was assaulted as “completely false and misleading”. They claimed that “no individuals were subjected to targeted assault”.
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