Delhi Police stated on Sunday that no permission had been requested or approved for the Cockroach Janta Party’s planned ‘Chalo Sansad’ march scheduled for Monday. The announcement came as authorities increased security measures throughout the capital before the start of the Parliament session.
The police issued a statement noting they had received information about the intended march but confirmed that no clearance had been provided for any protest march or procession.
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita remain active in the New Delhi district. These rules ban protest marches, processions, demonstrations and gatherings of five or more individuals, except at the approved site of Jantar Mantar with prior approval.
Violators face prosecution under Section 223 of the BNS and other relevant laws, according to the police.
SECURITY INCREASED BEFORE SESSION
The restrictions coincide with the opening of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday. Delhi Police reported that comprehensive security steps have been implemented to protect the public, safeguard key individuals and secure important government sites.
Additional barricades, vehicle inspections, checkpoints and personnel deployments have been placed at strategic points across the city. Extra forces remain ready for deployment.
Heightened measures cover areas such as Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street, Central Vista, Shankar Chowk and Connaught Place.
WANGCHUK DESCRIBES SHIFT AS ILLEGAL
The steps follow the transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday after his condition worsened during a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. In a message to supporters, Wangchuk called the move an illegal detention and linked it to the theme of freedom from fear. He urged participation in the July 20 march, describing the CJP campaign as India’s second freedom movement.
Wangchuk also suggested that schools and colleges treat the march as experiential learning under the National Education Policy.
MARCH PLANS CONTINUE
CJP leader Abhishek Dipke confirmed the march would proceed and announced he would begin an indefinite hunger strike. The event aligns with the first day of the Monsoon Session. Party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said over 1.3 lakh people had registered via a missed-call campaign.
The CJP, launched by Dipke in May as a satirical initiative, has maintained a sit-in at Jantar Mantar since last month. It seeks the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET irregularities, along with a judicial inquiry and examination system reforms.
HOSPITAL REPORTS ON WANGCHUK
Safdarjung Hospital stated on Sunday that Wangchuk was receiving necessary medical care and being monitored by specialists. His vital signs were stable, though blood parameters showed slight changes. The hospital noted he required ongoing supervision due to the effects of extended fasting.
Earlier reports indicated Wangchuk had declined intravenous fluids, oral rehydration and medication despite advice from the medical team and an AIIMS expert. Family consent for intervention had also not been given.
Delhi Police maintained the transfer was carried out for essential medical reasons on expert advice and in line with Delhi High Court directions.
