CJP Protesters Clean Jantar Mantar After 'Chalo Sansad' March

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:05pm on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

A video showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters cleaning Jantar Mantar after the 'Chalo Sansad' march has gone viral on social media. The footage shows protesters using brooms to clean papers, posters and other waste left at the protest site. Many social media users praised the gesture and called it responsible. However, the authenticity of the video could not be independently verified. The CJP protest has continued for over a month, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam irregularities. The protest also includes activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike.

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Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Medanta Hospital After Delhi HC Order

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:00pm on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted from Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday after the Delhi High Court approved his transfer. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 24 days over alleged NEET exam irregularities. Safdarjung Hospital said his vital signs were stable at the time of discharge, but he continues to have low blood cell counts and low potassium levels. The High Court also directed Medanta to form a team of doctors to monitor his health. Wangchuk has refused to end his hunger strike until the protesters' demands are met.

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Swiggy, Zomato Deliveries Sent for Protesters as Support Grows at Jantar Mantar

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:22pm on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

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.

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'Worried, but Won't Ask Him to Step Back': CJP Founder's Parents Defend Son, Slams Protest Crackdown

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50pm on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

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)

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'Wasted Our Time': CJP Chief Dipke Accuses Government of Using Talks to Distract CJP Protesters

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:11pm on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

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)

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‘Aren’t You Ashamed?’: Arijit Singh Slams Alleged Police Action on Student Protesters, Backs ‘Chalo Sansad’ Movement

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:56pm on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

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)

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Government Calls Congress Protest Outside PM Modi’s Residence a ‘Security Threat’; Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Detained

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:44pm on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

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)

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PM Modi Says NEET Paper Leak 'Can't Happen Again', 13 Arrested

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:49am on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

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)

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Delhi HC Proposes Shifting Sonam Wangchuk to Hospital of His Choice Amid Safdarjung Row

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:45am on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

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)

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Rahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over Police Beatiny Students at CJP Protest, Calls Incident ‘Un-Indian’

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:32am on 21 Jul 2026,Tuesday India

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)

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