The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that over 40,000 security personnel had been deployed in Delhi amid protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Party leaders criticised restrictions, alleged detentions and phone seizures, and welcomed the Supreme Court’s directions on public movement
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected pleas seeking reconstitution of its five-member high-powered committee examining alleged police excesses against student protesters and violence against security personnel, saying it would not presume the panel was biased
The Supreme Court has formed a five-member high-powered committee headed by Justice R Subhash Reddy to examine allegations of police excesses during Delhi student protests and violence against security personnel. The panel will submit periodic findings and recommend further action
Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory urging citizens to avoid areas under prohibitory orders during the ongoing CJP protest. Ride-hailing, food delivery and e-commerce platforms were advised to regulate services, while emergency vehicles remain exempt from the movement restrictions
Ananya Panday praised Gen Z for standing up for fairness and speaking out amid nationwide protests, but her Instagram post drew criticism from social media users. The protests continue across several cities over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and paper leaks.
Supporters from across India are using food delivery apps to send meals and water to protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where the 'Cockroach' movement has evolved into a wider campaign for government accountability, drawing thousands despite a recent police crackdown.
Monday's CJP demonstration over paper leaks echoes 15 years of high-stakes protests in central Delhi. From the 2011 Anna Hazare movement and 2012 Nirbhaya agitation to the 2021 tractor rally, citizens have consistently attempted to take demands directly to Parliament
