Thousands gather at Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP’s march to Parliament
Thousands of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, despite police prohibitory orders. The demonstration follows the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk and precedes a planned march to the new Parliament building.
Why it matters
The protest highlights significant civil unrest and political opposition in India, testing the government's ability to manage public dissent during legislative sessions.
Thousands gathered at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday (July 19, 2026) ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)’s planned march to Parliament, demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, even as the Delhi Police issued a prohibitory order against marches, demonstrations, and assemblies of five or more people except at the designated protest site with prior permission.
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The unprecedented turnout, which spilled over to the streets surrounding Jantar Mantar, comes a day after activist Sonam Wangchuk was abruptly picked up by police and hospitalised against his will at Safdarjung Hospital.
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