The march toward Parliament is set to proceed for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, according to Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, who spoke late Monday. He addressed queries from India Today Digital reporters who had visited protest locations near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to interview demonstrators and officers following clashes. CJP demonstrators returned to Jantar Mantar, where they set up a tent and temporary platform after authorities removed the prior stage earlier that day. When asked if the march would resume Tuesday, Dipke stated from the platform that the group would march again and remain at the Jantar Mantar site. Demonstrators have occupied the location since June 6, calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. An educationist had conducted a hunger strike there until taken into custody and moved to Safdarjung Hospital. A rain-drenched Dipke led a human chain alongside other leaders while chanting slogans. Party members at the site informed India Today Digital that the protest would persist until the minister steps down. A discussion on the next march continues, with an official statement expected soon. The CJP and the educationist had urged supporters to march from Jantar Mantar on the opening day of the monsoon session. Thousands joined the effort seeking the minister’s resignation. Officers deployed tear gas and batons amid reports of stone throwing. Videos showed injured protesters, while Delhi Police recorded over 118 officers hurt. Despite rain and fatigue, the mood at Jantar Mantar stayed intense, with roughly a thousand demonstrators and hundreds of officers present. Officers indicated barriers would be restored. Delhi Police began filing multiple cases, reviewing footage, and investigating possible coordination behind the violence. Internet services stayed disrupted near Jantar Mantar into the night. The government initiated talks, with CJP representatives meeting Union Health Minister JP Nadda twice to submit written demands. Though Delhi experienced significant street clashes, concerns remain over further unrest following announcements of renewed marches and continued sit-ins.
