Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) decided to lead “Chalo Sansad” march to the parliament in New Delhi despite a refusal of permission from the police. The protesters, who are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a major test paper leak, have called on the hundreds of supporters expected to join the march to carry out “a peaceful and disciplined protest.” The procession comes on the first day of the Indian Parliament’s monsoon session. Yesterday, the Delhi Police denied the youth-led protest permission 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 pitched a camp since June 20. “Delhi Police hereby categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession,” a public advisory said. “As Parliament session is commencing from 20 July, strict security arrangements are in place to ensure public safety, security of protectees, and the protection of vital government installations,” the police said, adding that any violations of its order would be liable for legal action.
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement is marching toward parliament where lawmakers are convening for the first day of the supreme legislative body’s monsoon session.
The protesters seek the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s education minister over exam irregularities amid a slew of paper leaks.
