CJP Protest: Delhi Police Use Lathi Charge, Tear Gas to Stop 'Sansad Chalo' March Near Parliament (Videos)

Chaotic scenes unfolded in the heart of the national capital on Monday morning as security forces deployed baton-charges and tear gas to disperse thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters near the Constitution Club. The confrontation broke out when demonstrators attempting a "Sansad Chalo" (March to Parliament) rally clashed with heavily fortified police cordons on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. Several individuals, including students and security personnel, reportedly sustained minor injuries during the commotion.

Security Forces Use Force Near Constitution Club

The situation escalated rapidly around mid-day when a large faction of the youth-led movement bypassed standard Jantar Mantar boundaries and moved toward the high-security Parliament zone. CJP Protest: Centre Reaches Out to Cockroach Janta Party for Talks Amid Massive 'Chalo Sansad' March in Delhi.

As crowds converged near the Constitution Club, security forces—including the Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF)—intervened. Visuals from the ground showed multi-layered steel barricades being breached, prompting security personnel to launch multiple rounds of tear gas shells. When the crowd refused to retreat, security forces resorted to a baton-charge (lathi-charge) to push back the gathering and clear the arterial roads.

Prohibitory Orders and Security Lockdown

The Delhi Police had previously fortified the Parliament Street subdivision, explicitly stating that no permission had been granted for the march. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (prohibiting unlawful assemblies) remains strictly enforced across New Delhi district until August 22.

To prevent further mobilization, authorities temporarily closed the entry and exit gates of nearby transit hubs, including the Patel Chowk Delhi Metro station. Despite these measures, thousands of students, civil society members, and regional activists arrived via different routes to participate in the demonstration. 'I Am Feeling Very Fine': Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Discharge From Hospital to Join 'Sansad Chalo' March.

Police Crack Down on 'Sansad Chalo' March With Tear Gas and Lathi Charge

Security personnel continue to target CJP protestors using tear gas. https://t.co/iWiueWBfcm pic.twitter.com/ydqOtoSvp7

— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) July 20, 2026

Police fired tear gas shells at Jantar Mantar as CJP protesters marched towards Parliament. Security has been intensified at all Parliament gates.#CJPProtestpic.twitter.com/TB6g01wGP4

— Well & Thirst (@wellandthirst) July 20, 2026

Background of the CJP Movement

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) initially formed in May 2026 as a decentralized, youth-centric response to public grievances over examination irregularities, specifically regarding the NEET-UG paper leak scams. The group has consistently demanded structural educational reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The momentum of the protest intensified significantly over the weekend following the forced removal of prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk, who had been on a multi-day hunger strike, was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital by police on health and safety grounds, an action that CJP leadership claims acted as the primary catalyst for Monday's massive turnout.

Political Fallout in Parliament

The street clashes quickly triggered a political standoff inside the legislature. The Rajya Sabha witnessed consecutive adjournments during its morning session as opposition members raised slogans against the police action, strongly condemning the use of force against student demonstrators.

Government representatives maintained that security measures were necessary to protect vital administrative installations, prevent major traffic blockades, and uphold public tranquility within the busy New Delhi district during a parliamentary session. Detained protesters were loaded into police buses and transported to temporary holding stations across the city as normalcy slowly returned to the area around the Constitution Club.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 20, 2026 02:14 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).