NEW DELHI: Tensions remained high in the national capital on Monday as the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march prompted police response amid heavy security during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Protesters were allegedly baton-charged and several were detained near Parliament Street as police moved to stop the march towards the Parliament complex.Thousands of supporters had gathered at Jantar Mantar, where Opposition leaders joined the demonstration, while the government and protesters remained at odds over demands linked to the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.With prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in force across New Delhi, Delhi Police denied permission for the march, deployed additional personnel around Parliament House and key intersections, and used force to prevent protesters from advancing towards the Parliament complex. Even as police rejected allegations of excessive force, CJP leaders maintained they were open to talks with the government, saying they were still awaiting a formal response.Here are the top developments:

Tear Gas fired near Shastri Bhawan amid protest

Security forces fired tear gas shells near Shastri Bhawan after protesters allegedly tried to breach barricades and march towards Jantar Mantar to join the Cockroach Janta Party’s Parliament march, sources said. Security was tightened across the high-security zone, with heavy deployment of police and paramilitary personnel. Access to nearby metro stations was restricted, several gates were closed, and commuters were stranded as authorities took precautionary measures.

Security tightened ahead of Monsoon Session

Security was intensified near Parliament premises on Monday ahead of the Monsoon Session, with Rapid Action Force personnel deployed to handle the CJP protest march and other contingencies. Several police officials were reportedly injured amid clashes during the protest, as authorities maintained a heavy presence in central Delhi.

Dipke ends hunger strike as Centre opens dialogue with CJP

As the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest against the Centre intensified, founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike at the request of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital after a 21-day fast. Meanwhile, CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka left to meet Union Health Minister J P Nadda after the government reached out for talks. Thousands of supporters continued to gather at Jantar Mantar, pressing for examination reforms and action over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

Police baton-charge protesters near Parliament Street, several detained

Police baton-charged protesters participating in the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march near Parliament Street on Monday, with several demonstrators detained, according to news agency PTI.

‘Lathi-charge at Jantar Mantar’: Kharge alleges during Monsoon Session of Parliament

During the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday, Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge raised the alleged NEET paper leak issue and claimed that a lathi-charge had taken place at the student protest at Jantar Mantar.Addressing the House, Kharge said, “This is a matter concerning students; I am speaking about the futures of lakhs of children. Thousands of students have gathered at Jantar Mantar for this cause. A lathi-charge has taken place there. The government is trying to use force, suppress voices, and drive them away.”

Delhi Police refutes reports of violence

Amid social media reports of tensions at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police on Monday dismissed claims of violence during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, saying reports of “sporadic use of violence/detentions” were misleading.

AAP leaders reach at Jantar Mantar

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Atishi, arrived at Jantar Mantar to participate in the Parliament march. Earlier Manish Sisodia had appealed to people across political affiliations to join the proposed march to Parliament, urging citizens to stand in solidarity with the country’s youth.

CJP activists say ready for dialogue with government, await clarity

CJP activists said they are open to holding talks with the government, while maintaining that they are awaiting clarity from the authorities on the proposed dialogue.Speaking to ANI, CJP activist Saurav Das said, “The administration is trying to open talks with the government. They have come very late, but we have opened our hearts and said that we are willing to talk to them. There has been no clarity from their side as of now. The ball is in their court.”Also Read: ‘They came very late’: CJP claims govt reached out, but ‘no clarity’ on talks

Police use mild force to disperse CJP protesters

Delhi Police used mild force on Monday to disperse CJP protesters attempting to march towards Parliament House from Jantar Mantar. Security personnel intervened as hundreds of demonstrators moved ahead, causing traffic disruptions. Rapid Action Force personnel were deployed to maintain order and manage the situation during the Parliament session.

Gates reopened at temporarily shut Metro stations

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) earlier on Monday closed Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth metro stations until further notice due to security concerns. However, shortly after the closure, DMRC announced that interchange facilities and gates at Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat stations had been reopened.

Dipke’s fast enters day 3

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke entered the third day of his indefinite hunger strike on Monday, continuing his protest after Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the demonstration site on Saturday. He has asserted that the march will go ahead and has demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation.

Wangchuk’s wife says hunger strike can end on one condition

Amid the growing crowds, Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, said the activist would end his hunger strike if political leaders visited him at Safdarjung Hospital and assured him that the issue of education accountability would be raised during Parliament’s Monsoon Session. Her statement came a day after Wangchuk was shifted to hospital following a medical examination.On Monday, Angmo also moved the Delhi High Court against a single-judge order refusing her plea to shift Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital of his choice.