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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, who is protesting in the national capital in order to press for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET issue, said on Saturday that they won’t leave Jantar Mantar until the Union Minister quits. Dipke appealed to the police to extend their permission to protest at Jantar Mantar and asked to open a channel with the government for talks.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the Cockroach Party asked more people to join their agitation, saying, “Delhi, it’s time to show up!” They also called students, parents, and all the concerned citizens to gather at Jantar Mantar at 6 pm today.”

“We appeal to all students, parents, and all concerned citizens to gather at Jantar Mantar at 6 pm today and raise one clear demand,” CJP wrote on X. However, as per reports, they have permission to hold the protest till 5 pm only.

As CJP gave a call for more people to join their agitation, a party member named Ashutosh Ranka raised the issue if NEET aspirants suicide and said, “Imagine what happened to those kids, what their parents’ plight is. Will these families’ lives be normal? He further said that today’s protest is dedicated to these kids who aren’t with us today. Today we will pay our tributes to them and maintain two minutes of silence.”

Some stand-up comedians, rap song composers, and musicians also joined the Cockroach Party protest.

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The Delhi Police told Cockroach Party protesters that beyond 5 pm, their agitation will be considered illegal as the party sought permission to extend it beyond the permissible limit.

As soon as clock turned 5, the police calmly asked protesters to vacate the protest site. However, a high drama unfolded as protesters started showering flowers at the police personnels.

Protest Amid High Security in Delhi

Heavy security arrangements were put in place across the national capital during Cockroach Janta Party’s second protest at Jantar Mantar, with police deploying extensive surveillance and crowd-control measures, officials said.

CCTV cameras were installed in and around the protest venue to monitor the gathering in real time, while around 270 body-worn cameras will be used by police personnel deployed at the site to ensure transparency and document proceedings, according to officials.

Delhi Police videographers were also stationed at the venue to record the protest and track any developments on the ground, they said.

Multiple layers of barricades were placed around Jantar Mantar and adjoining roads, with vehicles being checked at key entry and exit points across the city as part of preventive measures.

Senior Delhi Police officers, including top brass, have been assigned field duties to oversee the arrangements and ensure law and order, police sources said. Reserve forces have also been kept on standby to tackle any untoward situation.

“Delhi Police has made adequate arrangements and we appeal to protesters to maintain peace and cooperate with law enforcement,” a senior officer said.

The Special Branch is keeping a close watch on developments at the protest site as well as related activity on social media, officials said.

Security has also been strengthened at major transport hubs, including the Indira Gandhi International Airport, railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and border points, as a precautionary measure.

Traffic diversions have been planned in parts of central Delhi depending on the size of the gathering, while metro services continue to operate normally, officials added.

The CJP, which started as a satirical online campaign following remarks made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a court hearing last month, has since grown into an organised protest platform, drawing considerable traction on social media.

With inputs from PTI

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