Cockroach Janta Party 'Chalo Sansad' march at Delhi's Jantar Mantar dispersed with tear gas

Published Aug 2, 08:48 AM UTC

On July 20, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held a 'Chalo Sansad' march at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The demonstration turned violent when police used tear gas and lathi charges to disperse protesters attempting to march towards Parliament. Tear gas enveloped parts of the protest route, nearby Metro stations were temporarily closed, and many demonstrators reported losing mobile connectivity. The incident has reignited debate on how a democracy should police public protest. The article serves as an explainer on the fundamental right to protest, its reasonable restrictions, when police may intervene, and how the law regulates the use of force.