Not Far From The Madding Crowd
It is a humid day in Delhi today, with light showers as the forecast predicts. However, given the political heat that lies ahead, it is unlikely anyone will really bother about the weather in Jantar Mantar or all the way from the protest venue to the Parliament. For now, it seems neither side is backing out — whether the satirical platform Cockroach Janta Party or the government — much like the US-Iran war where peace is just shredded to pieces despite talks.
Protesters have already assembled at Jantar Mantar and they look determined to resume their march towards Parliament today. They seem to have the resolve of Spain to score a victory, but the security personnel deployed are striving to leave no holes in their defence.
On Monday, over 100 cops and over 60 protesters were injured after police used lathicharge and teargas shells to disperse crowds. Today, the fate of the bones and blood of either side is not known yet. It all depends on how wildly the baton will swing or if an aimless stone might find a skull to smash.
Just to give a background on why all this is happening: it is because of the leaked NEET-UG paper that shook the very sanctity of those critical entrance exams.
Yesterday, a CJP team met Union Minister JP Nadda and put forth three demands — the release of Sonam Wangchuk with no restriction on his movement, the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Rs1 crore compensation for all NEET aspirants who died by suicide following the NEET paper leaks.
There were talks, but this tunnel of protests is yet to see the light of peace. On Tuesday morning, Pradhan bowed to the Guru on X. "The foundation of meditation is the Guru's image, the foundation of worship is the Guru's feet, the foundation of mantra is the Guru's words, and the foundation of liberation is the Guru's grace," he tweeted. The minister indeed urgently needs all the blessings of Lord Jagannath as his rath is on a yatra of chaos.
NCP SP Chief & Senior MP Sharad Pawar visits Jantar Mantar
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Seen Speaking To Rahul Gandhi As Congress Stages Protest Near PM Modi's Residence
The Congress on Tuesday intensified its protest over the alleged question paper leak controversy, with Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and several party MPs staging a demonstration outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. The party demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding the Centre responsible for repeated examination irregularities.
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Cockroach Janta Party Removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya from all duties
We strongly condemn the deeply insensitive actions of our spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, whose videos surfaced while peaceful protestors and our team were facing brutal police violence. Such conduct is unacceptable, shows a complete lack of judgment, and is wholly inconsistent with the values and principles of our movement. In response we are removing Vijeta Dahiya as spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party and relieving him of all the official duties.
On being detained by police, Congress MP K Suresh says, "Brutally, they are detaining us. We are protesting in front of the Prime Minister's residence because our students were brutally attacked yesterday by the Delhi police. The Prime Minister is not saying anything, the Home Minister is not making any statement. The Prime Minister is not opening his mouth..."
Congress MP Detained
'This is gundagardi (Hooliganism)'. If MPs are treated this way, what will happen to students?" says Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa after being detained while protesting outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
Both Houses adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests
Rahul Gandhi staged a protest against the police brutality and lathi charge during the ongoing student protests.
'Don't Drag Us Into It': Delhi HC Declines Urgent Hearing Of Plea Alleging Use Of Force During CJP's March
A bench headed by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said, "Don't drag the court into all this." The bench said the matter will be listed for hearing on Wednesday.
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'Country's Future Deserves Hug, Not Lathi': Sonu Sood On Police Action Against CJP Protesters
Following the clashes during the CJP's student protest in Delhi, Sonu Sood urged a compassionate approach, saying, "Our students do not need batons; they need hands that embrace them." His post called for dialogue instead of force in addressing students' demands.
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Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant Visit Jantar Mantar To Support Students
Sanjay Raut while speaking to the reporters said, "The fire that has been lit here at Jantar Mantar will not be extinguished now. Thousands of youth have gathered here today. In cities across the country, in villages and towns, people have taken to the streets. And if needed, people like us will also come here and sit on hunger strike."
West Bengal's former Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee said, "If the need arises, I will personally go to the CJP's protest-demonstration. They have had our support from the very beginning and will continue to have it in the future."
Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Thanks High Court
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, thanked Delhi High Court for passing an order in their favour and letting her husband seek medical treatment in the hospital of their choice.
The Delhi High Court said Tuesday it would allow Sonam Wangchuk to be moved from the state-run Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta, a private facility.
CJP Protest In Mumbai: Heavy Police Deployment At Azad Maidan Ahead Of Demonstration In Support Of Jantar Mantar Agitation
Mumbai Police deployed heavy security at Azad Maidan, CSMT and the BMC headquarters ahead of the CJP's proposed protest. Barricades, riot control vehicles and additional personnel were stationed across key locations following violence during the party's Parliament march in New Delhi.
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Delhi HC Allows Sonam Wangchuk's Shift To Medanta
The Delhi High Court proposed shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk to Medanta Hospital after noting a medical consensus that he requires continuous monitoring. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the Centre has no objection to the transfer but insisted Wangchuk should not seek discharge against medical advice and must remain under doctors' supervision.
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Priyanka Chaturvedi Questions CJP Spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday questioned Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya whether he skipped the "Chalo Sansad" march after a video showing him at a Burger King outlet in a nearby mall during the ongoing protest in Delhi triggered a debate on social media.
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Delhi Police issue reminder for Section 163
The Delhi Police announced that Section 163 is still in place and people should not crowd around the site.
What is Section 163?
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is the new legal provision that replaced the erstwhile Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). It empowers an Executive Magistrate to issue urgent, temporary orders to maintain public order, prevent unrest, and address situations that pose a threat to public safety.
The provision allows authorities to prohibit unlawful assemblies of five or more people, restrict public gatherings, regulate processions, and control the use of loudspeakers or other activities that could disturb public peace. Such orders are generally imposed for up to 60 days, although they can be extended if the situation warrants.
Authorities typically invoke Section 163 during periods of heightened tension, including protests, communal unrest, or situations where there is a risk of violence or disruption to law and order. The objective is to prevent escalation and ensure public safety.
Why Is Section 163 Being Discussed?
The provision has recently come into focus after it was imposed in parts of New Delhi amid protests. With restrictions in place, police can prevent unauthorised demonstrations, disperse unlawful gatherings, and take action against those found violating the prohibitory orders.
Section 163 Has Different Meanings In Other Laws
While Section 163 of the BNSS deals with public order, the same section number appears in other Indian laws but serves entirely different purposes.
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) prescribes punishment for abetting desertion from the armed forces.
Although these provisions share the same section number, they relate to different laws and should not be confused with Section 163 of the BNSS, which is specifically aimed at maintaining public order and preventing situations that could threaten peace and security.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda meets Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital Director Dr Akhilandeshwari Prasad.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at RML Hospital to meet the injured in the police action during the CJP protest march towards Parliament
Rahul Gandhi To Meet Injured Students At RML Hospital
Kejriwal attacks PM Modi
In a scathing attack at PM Modi, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "Mr. Modi, this country does not belong to your father. Stop issuing threats, or else the people of the country will teach you such a lesson that history will remember what happened to a dictator."
Kejriwal arrives at RML Hospital
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal arrives at RML Hospital to meet the injured during yesterday's CJP Parliament march protes
JP Nada reaches RML hospital to meet injured protestors
A day after clashes between security personnel and CJP protestors during the Parliament march, Health Minister JP Nadda has reached RML Hospital to meet the protestors.
Earlier on Monday, the first interaction between the government and the protesters took place. Union Health Minister JP Nadda met CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at his residence on Monday afternoon. He heard their demands and appealed to them to end their protest.
CJP's Instagram Under Mumbai Police Scanner
A complaint has been filed with Mumbai Police seeking a cyber forensic probe into alleged artificial inflation of followers on the Cockroach Janta Party's Instagram account
Elvish Yadav reacts to police crackdown on protestors
YouTuber and reality show winner Elvish Yadav reacted to the police action during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi, saying that students who raised genuine concerns should not have faced violence.
PM Modi's strong message on NEET paper leak
PM Modi has called the NEET paper leak a grave sin at NDA parliamentary meet and vowed strict punishment for the accused, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said after the meeting, speaking to the media.
NDA Parliamentary Party meeting to begin shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Parliament for the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, which is set to begin shortly. Alliance MPs are gathering for the key meeting.
