CJP's Jantar Mantar Protest Continues Overnight, Abhijeet Dipke Calls for Fresh Show of Strength Today

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar continued overnight as founder Abhijeet Dipke called upon people to join in at 9 am on Sunday to continue the demonstration. The protest was hit by brief interruptions on Saturday night as Dipke accused of the authorities of putting restrictions on lighting and water at the site. However, a few minutes after the claims, the organisers of the protest said that the authorities have reversed the restrictions.Putting out a video on X, Dipke said: "I request you all please join us tomorrow morning 9 am at Jantar Mantar. We are holding the fort but without your support this movement won't be successful."This comes after the Delhi Police already rejected the application of Dipke to extend

its protest at Jantar Mantar and stated that the continuation of the demonstration beyond the permitted hours is a violation of the permission, warning that in view of the violations he will be liable for appropriate legal action under relevant provisions of law. However, despite police's rejection of request, the CJI still continues to protest at Jantar Mantar.

From 'Lights Off' To 'Lights On'

Earlier, Dipke and his party members criticised the restrictions, urging authorities to allow drinking water inside the protest site and switch on the lights. Additionally, the CJP founder also drew a comparison of the current regime with that of the colonial rule and remarked: "Even the British used to give water and food." Taking to X, he wrote, "No water, no food, no street light, no washrooms being allowed by Police."

However, hours later, the CJP in a post on X announced that the situation had changed, claiming that water bottles were being allowed inside and that the lights at Jantar Mantar had been switched on."Jantar Mantar is lit with Josh! Water was allowed inside and lights are on! Please stay tuned for further updates!" he said in a fresh statement.

High-Octane Drama At Jantar Mantar

Pressing for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET issue, the cockroach party on Saturday announced that they won't leave Jantar Mantar until the Union Minister quits, extending their protest beyond the permissible hours. Dipke appealed to the police to extend their permission to protest at Jantar Mantar and asked to open a channel with the government for talks.Following this, CJP asked more people to join their agitation, saying, "Delhi, it's time to show up!" They also called students, parents, and all the concerned citizens to gather at Jantar Mantar at 6 pm on Saturday. As soon as clock turned 5, the police calmly asked protesters to vacate the protest site. However, a high drama unfolded as protesters started showering flowers at the police personnel and stayed back at the site.