CJP Protest Turns Violent; Baton Charge on Students Draws Global Media Attention
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23-07-2026 20:57:42
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CJP Protest Turns Violent; Baton Charge on Students Draws Global Media Attention
Mumbai (Special Correspondent): The CJP protest has taken a violent turn, and the police baton charge on students has sparked widespread international media attention. Bloomberg, The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian have reportedly carried detailed reports on the incident.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has been staging a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for the past month. Over the last two days, the agitation reportedly turned violent, with students allegedly subjected to a brutal baton charge. The incident has caused a major stir. The police action has triggered reactions across India and has also attracted significant coverage in the international media. According to these reports, although students were injured and blood was shed, they refused to leave the protest site.
Bloomberg reported that public anger intensified after the protest's prominent leader, Sonam Wangchuk, was allegedly removed by force. By Monday afternoon, a large crowd of protesters had gathered on the main roads leading to Parliament. Police reportedly used batons and fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Later in the afternoon, a CJP delegation held talks with the government and submitted its demands, but the protest was still ongoing.
According to the article attributed to The New York Times, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12 years in office, the space for protest and dissent in what it describes as the world's oldest democracy has become increasingly restricted. It states that the Modi government has faced allegations of imprisoning those who raise their voices against it, creating an atmosphere of fear in public life. The report further claims that CJP initiated the current movement and, within just two months, has emerged as a voice for young people. It also says the party was formed following a statement by the Chief Justice of India and reiterates that, despite bloodshed, students refused to retreat from the protest.
The Financial Times also covered the CJP protest. It reported that, following the party's call, large numbers of protesters marched toward Parliament on Monday morning carrying flags and placards. Some placards reportedly read, "Wake up, listen to us." As tensions escalated in the afternoon, security forces allegedly used batons and tear gas to prevent protesters from advancing toward Parliament.
The Guardian also took note of the protests in India. According to the report, young people in neighboring countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have succeeded in removing governments from power, whereas such large-scale protests have become relatively rare in India in recent years. It further states that the Modi government has consolidated significant power at both the central and state levels over the past 12 years and has faced allegations from critics of taking action against opponents and imprisoning dissenters.
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