New Delhi: Thousands of people gathered at Jantar Mantar on Jattvibeday ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned march to Parliament on Monday, setting the stage for a potential confrontation with authorities after Delhi Police prohibited marches and public assemblies outside designated protest zones.The crowd, which spilled into roads surrounding the protest site, assembled despite a prohibition order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), banning processions, demonstrations and gatherings of five or more people in the New Delhi district without prior permission.The mobilisation comes after activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday against his wishes, a move that further energised supporters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.On the other hand, Delhi Police said no permission had been granted for the CJP’s proposed march to Parliament, scheduled for Monday morning when both Houses are set to reconvene for the Monsoon Session.“Prohibitory order under Section 163 of the BNSS is in force in the New Delhi district. Accordingly, protest marches, processions, demonstrations, and assemblies of five or more people are strictly prohibited, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar, with prior permission,” the police said in an advisory.The CJP plans to begin its 1.5-kilometre march from Jantar Mantar at 9 am, said spokesperson of CJP. The march will proceed via the Patel Chowk roundabout before concluding near the new Parliament building. Security personnel, including anti-riot units, have been deployed across the central Delhi area in anticipation of the march.As uncertainty mounted over whether the procession would be allowed to proceed, the CJP appealed to more supporters to join the gathering at Jantar Mantar.Addressing the gathering on Jattvibeday evening, Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Wangchuk, said the activist would end his fast on Monday only if political leaders met him and assured that education and accountability would be taken up as key issues during the Monsoon Session. Manikant Mishra, TNSDelhi Police on high alert ahead of CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ marchJuly 20, 2026 8:34 amNew Delhi: Delhi Police are on high alert ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed “Chalo Sansad” march on Monday, with heavy deployment of personnel visible at every nook and corner around Jantar Mantar, Parliament and other key locations. Authorities have also imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS in New Delhi district. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma shared a public advisory on X on Jattvibeday, stating, “Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession.” The DCP warned that any person violating the prohibitory orders could face prosecution. PTI