Support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest continued at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday as people sent food and medicines for protesters. Videos showed Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners bringing prepaid meals ordered by supporters, including some from other cities. Many volunteers also arrived with food, water and essential medicines for those at the protest site. The protest continued a day after clashes between police and protesters during the 'Chalo Sansad' march. Delhi Police said Section 163 remains in force and urged people not to gather. CJP leaders said the protest will continue until their demands are fulfilled.

The parents of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said they are worried about their son following the police action against protesters but will not ask him to end the agitation. Speaking to Hindustan Times, his father, Bhagwan Dipke, criticised the Centre's handling of the demonstrations, describing the police response as heavy-handed and alleging authorities provoked violence. His mother, Anita Dipke, questioned why peaceful student protesters were treated like terrorists and said watching videos of the crackdown left her deeply distressed. Delhi Police, however, maintained protesters turned violent, attacked personnel, damaged public property and injured more than 118 police personnel during the unrest. (PC: The Week)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the Centre of using talks with protesters as a tactic to weaken the movement, alleging the delegation was deliberately delayed while police cracked down on demonstrators. Speaking at Jantar Mantar as the NEET paper leak protest entered its 32nd day, Dipke claimed CJP representatives Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were effectively confined for hours at Union minister JP Nadda’s residence after surrendering their mobile phones. He alleged the delay was intended to scatter the protest leadership during the police action. The Centre has not responded to the allegations, while maintaining it remains open to dialogue with protesters. (PC: Times Now)

Singer Arijit Singh has voiced support for students protesting in Delhi and criticised the alleged police action during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march. In a series of posts on X, he wrote, “Aren’t you ashamed?” while questioning the use of force against students. He also urged political leaders to be accountable, saying the events would be remembered. The CJP-led protest has continued for more than 2 weeks over alleged irregularities in the education sector, including the NEET paper leak. Several celebrities, including Hrithik Roshan, Diljit Dosanjh and Dia Mirza, have also expressed support for the student movement. (PC: X)

Government sources criticised the Congress after senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, led a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in New Delhi over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The sources described the demonstration as a security threat and said protests targeting political leaders’ residences set a dangerous precedent that is not seen in mature democracies. Congress leaders were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and action over the police crackdown on students. Delhi Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and several other opposition leaders during the protest. (PC: India Today)

Hundreds of farmers from Punjab were stopped by Haryana Police at the Shambhu border on Tuesday while marching to Delhi to attend a Kisan Mahapanchayat against the proposed India-US trade deal. Multi-layered barricades were set up at the Punjab-Haryana border, echoing the 2024 farmers' protest. Farmer leaders accused both the Haryana and Punjab governments of restricting their democratic right to protest. The Mahapanchayat, organised by the Desh Bachao Morcha, demands greater transparency in the proposed trade agreement, warning that opening India's agriculture and dairy markets to US products could severely affect millions of farmers and rural families.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called the NEET 2026 paper leak a "grave sin" during the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, saying the government acted quickly after the incident. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said 13 accused have been arrested and sent to jail, while a NEET re-examination was conducted and results declared on time. Modi urged states to work closely with the Centre to stop future paper leaks and ensure strict punishment for those responsible. The controversy has also triggered legal challenges, with petitions seeking the dissolution of the National Testing Agency and a CBI investigation into the alleged examination malpractice. (PC: India Today)

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday proposed allowing activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, following a plea by his wife, Gitanjali Angmo. A bench led by Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya said Safdarjung Hospital would share all medical records with Medanta, where a panel of doctors would oversee Wangchuk’s treatment. The court said it would issue the final order later in the day. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding action over alleged examination irregularities. His wife welcomed the proposed order, calling it a significant relief for the family. (PC: HT)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the police crackdown on students during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march. Calling the incident “un-Indian,” Gandhi questioned the Prime Minister’s silence and accused the government of suppressing students instead of addressing concerns over the examination system. He also criticised Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, claiming Parliament was denied a discussion on the issue. Gandhi demanded the resignations of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Several Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and Arvind Kejriwal, also condemned the police action. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said those involved in the NEET paper leak will face strict punishment under the law. Speaking at the NDA parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, he asked lawmakers to assure students that their interests will be protected. He also said young people should not be misled by the opposition. His remarks came as protests over the paper leak continued during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Prime Minister also spoke about recent achievements, including free trade agreements. He added that the government will protect farmers' interests while signing trade deals with other countries. (PC: PTI)