- CJP protest continues for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- Delhi Police filed FIRs over Monday's protest violence.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk stable but critical in hospital.
As the Cockroach Janata Party's protest enters day 2, Abhijeet Dipke continues his sit-in protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Delhi police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) over vandalism, violence, and alleged attacks on police personnel during the Parliament March protest on Monday. Officials have launched a legal action against unidentified persons following clashes in Connaught Place, Parliament Street Police Station, and other police stations. The cops are attempting to trace the accused through scanning CCTV footage.
The protest comes days after the youth-led party founded by Abhijeet Dipke has been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradesh over the alleged irregularities linked to the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. Scientist-activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for over 20 days and was shifted to the Safdarjung Hospital by the New Delhi police on Sunday.
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Here are the latest updates on the CJP protest:
-Abhijeet Dipke accused the police of using excessive force against demonstrators and questioned the detention of protesters. Dipke alleged that police resorted to a lathi charge, assaulted women protesters and used force against students during Monday's demonstration.
-The Delhi police have released footage showing stone pelting in Delhi’s Connaught Place area. In the video, a group of people was seen pelting stones from behind police barricades. The police appealed to all protestors to maintain peace, exercise restraint, and cooperate with the police in ensuring peace and public order.
-Activist Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters remain stable, as per the latest medical bulletin issued by Safdarjung Hospital. However, doctors said his blood sugar levels continue to be low, while his serum potassium level stands at 3.2 mEq/L. The bulletin also noted persistent pancytopenia, including anaemia and low leukocyte counts, requiring close monitoring through serial investigations.
-CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologised to supporters injured during Monday's clashes with police, particularly women protesters. In a post on X, he said the organisers "could have done better" to protect demonstrators and accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force.
I apologise to all our supporters, especially the girls who were brutally beaten by male police officers.
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) July 21, 2026
We could have done better. I could have done better to protect you from the inhumane actions of the Delhi Police.
To protect one Dharmendra Pradhan, who is responsible for…
-CJP Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka demanded answers from the cops on the number of protestors still in custody. He asked for the immediate release of those detained.
Delhi police needs to clearly tell how many people are still under detention from yesterday's protest.
— Ashutosh Ranka (@AshutoshRanka) July 21, 2026
All the detainees should be released immediately.@DelhiPolice
-Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has posted on the CJP protest in Delhi, saying he would not celebrate his birthday in solidarity.
Yesterday, the nation witnessed lathicharges, tear gas shells, and the crushing of a peaceful Democratic protest by the Government. The voices of students demanding justice were met with force instead of answers. This is not how a 'Mother of Democracy' treats its young children.…
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 21, 2026
-The Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory, including restrictions and diversions in several parts of the city. Sharing a post on X.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 20, 2026
In view of the Demonstration/Protest/Rally at Kishan Ghat, New Delhi on 21.07.2026, traffic restrictions and diversions may be imposed from 08:30 AM onwards on need basis.
Commuters are advised to avoid the affected routes around Satyagrah Marg, Velodrome… pic.twitter.com/na6iMqdIhR
The post read, "Commuters are advised to avoid the affected routes around Satyagrah Marg, Velodrome Road, Rajghat DTC Depot Road, and adjoining areas." Those travelling to the airport or railway stations are requested to plan their journeys well in advance.
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