When protest meets crackdown: Cockroach Janta Party protest in pictures
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi resulted in clashes with police and significant public disruption as demonstrators demanded educational reforms. The event coincided with ongoing activism by Sonam Wangchuk, highlighting a period of heightened civil unrest in the capital.
Why it matters
The report captures the intersection of grassroots political activism and state response, reflecting current tensions regarding governance and transparency in India.
D elhi saw massive protests on July 20th 2026, with the supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party demanding educational reforms and transparency from the “system.” Central Delhi streets became a fortress with heavy police deployment. CJP’s Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met with Union Minister JP Nadda and submitted their list of demands. Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike after being forcibly taken by police on June 18, 2026, to the Safdarjung Hospital from Jantar Mantar.
Meanwhile, chaos ensued on the streets of Delhi with tear gas and force being deployed to curb the surging protesters. Protesters reclaimed the Jantar Mantar site after it was shut for protests, and the night saw them rebuilding it.
The Hindu shows you some pictures from what happened on July 20 in the national capital.
Personnel with 'Nagaland Armed Police' badge amid CJP protests on July 20, 2026.
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