20 July 2026
CJP prepares for ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, police says no permission
India’s Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) appeared to be going ahead with its plan of a “Chalo Sansad” march to Parliament in New Delhi on Monday morning despite not getting permission from the police, threatening a standoff.
The protest movement – which is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a major test paper leak case – has called on hundreds of supporters joining the march to hold a “peaceful and disciplined protest”.
The march is taking place on the first day of the monsoon session of the Indian Parliament.
On Sunday evening, Delhi Police refused permission to the youth-led protest to march.
Prohibitory orders have been imposed in the New Delhi district, barring the gathering of five or more people, except at the designated protest site of Jantar Mantar, where protesters have set up a camp since June 20.
“Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or given for any such protest march/procession,” a public advisory said.
“As the Parliament session begins on July 20, tight security arrangements are being made to ensure public safety, security of protected persons and security of important government establishments,” the police said. The police said any violation of its order would be liable to legal action.
On Monday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dubike praised the Indian Constitution in a social media post.
Late Sunday evening, Dipke shared a video message on Instagram saying the success of the march lay in it being peaceful and called on protesters to carry roses, photos of Mahatma Gandhi – a symbol of India’s non-violent independence movement – or a book of the Indian Constitution.