CJP Claims JP Nadda’s Meeting Was a ‘Trap’ Amid Brutal Lathi‑Charge on Delhi Protesters

On a sweltering Monday in Delhi, members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) gathered near the Parliament to press for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The rally, which was meant to be a peaceful march, quickly turned chaotic – a turn of events that CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke describes as nothing short of a set‑up.

According to Dipke, a handful of CJP leaders, including national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka and chief spokesperson Saurav Das, were invited to the Union Health Minister’s residence for a discussion. What they found, he alleges, was a “trap” – a meeting that was never about dialogue but rather a pre‑text for a sudden police crackdown.

“We stepped into the house thinking we could talk, but within minutes the police were at the doors, beating people with batons,” Dipke said, his voice wavering slightly. He added that the officers, predominantly male, targeted women and even girls as young as twelve, tearing at their clothing and stepping on their chests. Tear‑gas clouds rose, making it hard to breathe, while an alleged lathi‑charge rattled the crowd.

The CJP claims over a hundred police personnel were injured in the melee – a figure that, if true, underscores the intensity of the encounter. Five FIRs have reportedly been filed, though details remain sketchy.

Beyond the immediate violence, the protest was rooted in a deeper grievance: the CJP blames Pradhan for the deaths of more than twenty students, a charge that has fuelled anger across campuses. In a related development, activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he will continue his hunger strike, vowing to keep the pressure on until the government addresses the party’s demands.

While the government has not yet responded to the CJP’s allegations, the episode adds another layer to the already tense atmosphere surrounding student protests in the capital. Whether the meeting truly was a “trap” or a miscommunicated outreach, the fallout is clear – a community feeling betrayed and a police force accused of excessive force.

As Delhi’s streets settle, the CJP says it will not back down. Their next steps remain uncertain, but the call for accountability – both from the health ministry and the police – echoes loudly amid the city’s buzzing traffic and political chatter.