Central Delhi witnessed major disruption as the “Chalo Sansad” march spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alongside AAP and radical Left outfits turned into a high voltage clash with security forces. What was framed as a student-centric agitation over examination reforms quickly devolved into open law-breaking, barricade breaches, and severe public inconvenience.
1. Complete Breakdown of Law and Order
Despite strict prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS forbidding marches toward Parliament, thousands of CJP agitators pushed past police checkpoints at Jantar Mantar.
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Barricades Toppled: Protesters charged and forcibly brought down multi-layered steel barricades near Patel Chowk, Rail Bhawan, and Raisina Road.
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Tear Gas & Lathicharge: As crowds attempted to breach the gates near Parliament Street, security forces—including the Rapid Action Force—were forced to deploy tear gas and use mild force to prevent a full security breach.
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Metro Operations Halted: DMRC was forced to shut entry and exit gates at key hubs like Patel Chowk and Rajiv Chowk to prevent hostile crowds from overwhelming the metro network.
2. Provocative Rhetoric & Anti-National Chants
The agitation quickly strayed from student grievances to political grandstanding:
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Slogans Against National Identity: High-profile figures addressing the crowd made overtly offensive remarks, including calling ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ a “non-inclusive slogan”—exposing the core ideology guiding the front.
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Hijacking Student Demands: Concerns around exam integrity were completely sidelined in favor of anti-government attacks pushed by Left student wings like AISF, AISA, and SFI, heavily backed by AAP leaders.
3. High-Level Security Alarm & Stone-Pelting Suspicions
The intensity on the streets triggered an immediate political and security response inside Parliament:
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Emergency Meeting in Parliament: As protesters reached the outer perimeters of government buildings, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan rushed to meet Home Minister Amit Shah inside Parliament to assess the escalating situation.
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Defense Positions Taken: With tear gas visible right outside the gates, Parliament gates were shut down and security personnel took up defensive positions to secure the building.
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The Stone Truck Controversy: Suspicions spiked when stone-loaded trucks were spotted parked near the Jantar Mantar protest area, raising serious questions about planned stone-pelting against Delhi Police officers managing the crowd.
Conclusion: Anarchy Is Not Activism
The events at Jantar Mantar prove that the CJP-led march was never about constructive dialogue or resolving administrative issues. By breaking barricades, clashing with law enforcement, and targeting national identity, the AAP–Left ecosystem once again demonstrated that its primary goal is political disruption over genuine governance.