Jantar Mantar protest ends amid police action (Dynamite News)
New Delhi: The standoff at Jantar Mantar intensified on Saturday evening as Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Deepke refused to call off the protest despite the expiry of the permitted demonstration period and mounting pressure from the police. Protesters alleged that authorities first halted the water supply to the site and later cut off electricity in an attempt to force them to disperse.
However, Deepke and his supporters remained firm, vowing to continue their Dharana. With tensions rising and the possibility of a confrontation with law enforcement growing, the protest site witnessed dramatic scenes as demonstrators prepared to stay through the night.
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A heavy police presence was deployed at the site, where officers initiated a peaceful removal process. According to officials and eyewitnesses, no force was used during the operation, and the majority of students and supporters gradually vacated the protest venue without confrontation.
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However, the situation remained tense on the main stage, where CJP founder Abhijit Dipke and several leaders associated with the student organization AISA continued to hold their ground despite repeated appeals from authorities to conclude the demonstration.
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Addressing supporters before the police action intensified, Dipke urged the Delhi Police to reconsider their decision and allow the protest to continue, citing the participation of students who had travelled from various parts of the country.
"The door for dialogue remains open, but we have one clear demand - Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign," Dipke declared from the stage. He further asserted that if arrests were made to end the protest, he would be the first person to surrender himself to the police.
The protest drew attention for its distinctive style. Students and NEET aspirants arrived carrying plates and spoons, which they banged loudly in an attempt to "wake up the system." Many participants wore cockroach masks - the symbol adopted by the CJP - while holding placards demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system.
Protesters alleged that repeated paper leak controversies and irregularities in competitive examinations have jeopardized the future of millions of students across the country.
Several participants, including Delhi High Court lawyer Dilshad Chaudhary, described the gathering as a youth-driven movement that gained momentum through social media. Students insisted that their objective was not political but focused on securing transparency, fairness, and accountability in the conduct of national examinations.
As night approached, police remained stationed across the Jantar Mantar area while discussions continued between officials and leaders who stayed on the stage. Although most protesters had dispersed, the symbolic standoff led by Dipke ensured that the day's demonstration ended on a note of defiance rather than closure.
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