NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reportedly sought permission from the Delhi Police to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on June 20. The party has expressed confidence that the request will be approved.In a statement, it is mentioned that the party had completed all procedural formalities and submitted details of the proposed protest to the police, news agency PTI reported.Earlier, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke had announced plans to launch an indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar starting June 20, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said in the statement, “We have formally intimated the Delhi Police of a peaceful demonstration and dharna at Jantar Mantar on June 20, 2026. Delhi Police has said they will get back to us tomorrow morning. We are confident that the police will grant permission.”In a video statement after meeting police officials, Das said he spent the day at the Parliament Street Police Station completing procedural requirements for the proposed protest. He added that the CJP assured the police of full cooperation and reiterated that the protest would remain peaceful.“I have submitted the entire plan, the number of volunteers required, and every other formality as required by the police. We hope that the Delhi Police will cooperate with us,” he said.“We have offered our full cooperation, so there is no reason why the Delhi Police would deny us our right to assemble peacefully at Jantar Mantar,” Das added.The group has also issued a ‘Chalo Dilli’ call to supporters ahead of the proposed protest. The organization gained prominence through social media campaigns and has since organized protests and outreach programs in several parts of the country.The CJP has focused its campaign on alleged shortcomings in the education and examination systems, particularly controversies linked to competitive examinations. The organization has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.(With agency inputs)
