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Delhi Police allows CJP demonstration from 10 am to 5 pm

Abhijeet Dipke-led Cockroach Janta Party has received permission to hold a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. According to Delhi Police, the gathering will be allowed between 10 am and 5 pm, with officials describing the approval as a "one-time exception".

Flowers, books and no violence

Ahead of the event, CJP spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka and Varun Das released a video message on Friday night urging supporters to participate peacefully. "My fellow cockroaches, the day has come. Tomorrow morning, we meet at Jantar Mantar. Tomorrow, we reset the education system of this country. Tomorrow, we ensure that our voices can no longer be ignored. Tomorrow, we reclaim our democracy and we reclaim this beautiful nation of ours," they said. The spokespersons stressed that the group would follow legal procedures and cooperate with authorities.

Pamphlet circulated at protest venue

In a pamphlet circulated at the protest venue, the Cockroach Janta Party said the gathering was being held to "demand accountability, seek justice, and call for education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation." The pamphlet further claimed that the party's petition seeking Pradhan's resignation had garnered more than 8 lakh signatures.

Sonam Wangchuk to join protest, warns of 42-day fast if arrests are made

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday said he would undertake a 42-day hunger strike if Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke or any other members associated with the movement were arrested ahead of the group's planned gathering at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. He also confirmed that he would travel from Ladakh to participate in the event. In a video message shared on X, Wangchuk said, "Tomorrow, June 6, I will be coming to Delhi from Ladakh to meet all of you, and I will see you at Jantar Mantar. However, if for any reason they are arrested tomorrow, then I will be compelled to take a step that I do not wish to take. I will begin an indefinite hunger strike from tomorrow itself, and this time it will last six weeks, or 42 days. I am prepared to do that. The question is: what will you do?"

'Protest to begin at 10 am'

Abhijeet Dipke said in a post on X that the protest will begin at 10 am after the party stated that it had received permission from Delhi Police to hold the demonstration. “All cockroaches should come straight to Jantar Mantar, not Parliament Street Police Station. We will begin our peaceful protest at 10 AM,” he wrote.

CJP protest guide

Ahead of its protest, The Cockroach Janta Party released a detailed advisory for people planning to participate at Jantar Mantar on June 6, urging supporters to remain peaceful, organised and respectful throughout the demonstration. According to the party's advisory, supporters have been asked to reach Parliament Street Police Station near Jantar Mantar at 9 am on June 6. Participants are encouraged to carry the national flag and a book as symbols of their support for education and equal opportunity. Read the full story here.

Delhi Police deploys 1,000 personnel

The Delhi Police has stepped up security arrangements ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. According to police, more than 1,000 personnel have been deployed across New Delhi, with district units placed on standby as authorities monitor developments surrounding the planned demonstration, per a report by Mint. Read the full story here.

Permission granted for protest

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on X informed that Delhi Police has granted permission for the protest to be held at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. "Delhi Police has granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar. We can now assemble directly at Jantar Mantar, and no longer need to go to the Parliament Street Police Station, as originally planned. Cockroaches aa rahe hain, Dharmendra Pradhan jaa rahe hain," CJP wrote on X.