10:30 am

CJP claims that “thousands” of protesters have gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

10:23 am

Dipke has reached Jantar Mantar.

9:20 am

Dipke is on his way to Jantar Mantar, and the protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is expected to begin at 10 am.

9:15 am

Abhijeet Dipke arrives at the New Delhi airport ahead of the CJP protest.

9:10 am

According to The Indian Express' Mahender Singh Manral, “The 2,000-odd personnel who will be deployed in the New Delhi district have been directed to avoid confrontation with the protesters and to try to keep them calm through persuasion.”

8:56 am

Permission has been granted for the protest at Jantar Mantar.

Speaking to our reporter Anmol Pritam, CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya said they had little trouble securing permission from the Delhi Police to gather at Jantar Mantar. While Dahiya expected a relatively low turnout, he urged attendees to remain vigilant and keep their live streams running to deter troublemakers from disrupting the event.

8:48 am

Can the CJP’s 22 million Instagram followers translate into an offline movement? Follow Newslaundry’s coverage of the protest. 

8:30 am

Earlier today, security was significantly tightened across Delhi in anticipation of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, who landed in Delhi this morning. Reports indicate that over 1,000 police personnel have been deployed, with surveillance intensified at city borders, transport hubs, and the airport. While authorities confirm that no formal permission for the demonstration at Jantar Mantar has been requested, security forces remain on high alert to prevent potential disruptions.

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