Video: Lathicharge By Cops, Chaos Ahead Of CJP's March To Parliament
Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) clashed with police in Delhi during an unauthorized 'Chalo Sansad' march against alleged NEET exam irregularities. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders and disrupted metro services to maintain order.
Why it matters
The event highlights ongoing civil unrest regarding educational integrity and the government's response to public demonstrations.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters and the police clashed ahead of their proposed "Chalo Sansad" march on the first day of the monsoon session of the Parliament on Monday.The police resorted to a 'lathi-charge' as thousands of CJP supporters gathered in protest against alleged irregularities in NEET -- the national entrance test for medical colleges -- and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Mobile internet was shut in parts of Central DelhiLathicharge By Cops, Chaos Ahead Of CJP's March To Parliamenthttps://t.co/0M4dZGWUQuNDTV's @tejshreethought joins @Vasudha156 with more details from Jantar Mantar pic.twitter.com/gXmJvIbkpR - NDTV (@ndtv) July 20, 2026The CJP asked its supporters to "remain calm"."Even if you've been stopped at certain points, remain calm and maintain peace. We will only win this with peace and love," the party said.The police had denied them the permission on Sunday and banned large gatherings.
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