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He said that the crowd also broke police barricades and hurled them towards officers.

Opposition parties on Monday launched a blistering attack on the government over the police action against the CJP-led protest during the 'Chalo Sansad' march on the NEET paper leak issue.

While security was stepped up, including personnel in riot gear, mobile phone jammers were deployed in the area through the day, extending the Internet shutdown for the protest to Parliament House as well.

Parliament's opening day ran on two tracks, as the CJP's Chalo Sansad protest built outside and ministers held talks inside. The standoff sharpened political positions, tightened security and ended without any assurance on the party's three demands.

The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Sansad Chalo' march turned tense on Monday (July 20) after clashes broke out between protesters and security personnel near Parliament in Delhi. Police resorted to a baton charge and fired tear gas shells after demonstrators allegedly attempted to breach barricades, leading to injuries and detentions. As visuals of the confrontation spread across social media, several celebrities, including Huma Qureshi, Anurag Kashyap, Bhumi Pednekar, and others, spoke out against the violence., Bollywood, Times Now

The protesters' meeting with Nadda came on a day the CJP held a massive march towards the Parliament as the police launched a crackdown on demonstrators. Security forces used sticks, batons, and teargas shells to disperse the protesters.

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi joined thousands protesting examination irregularities. Protesters marched towards Parliament demanding accountability and minister's resignation. Security personnel used tear gas and baton charges to halt the demonstration. Azmi stated the protest was a constitutional right and non-violent. She and Javed Akhtar urged the Prime Minister to initiate dialogue.

CJP protesters questioned their detention as police stopped their march near Parliament in New Delhi. Several demonstrators were detained during the protest, with participants asking, "Are we doing anything wrong?" as security was tightened in the area. INDIA NEWS

Sonam Wangchuk Protest Live: Stay with us for minute-by-minute updates as we bring you the latest updates from the protest site, Parliament, police action, & security arrangements.

The 'Sansad Chalo' march triggered tense scenes in the national capital, with protesters scaling barriers and confronting security forces near Parliament. As security was ramped up and access points were sealed, the government reached out through talks with protest leaders. The unfolding standoff has turned Jantar Mantar and the Parliament area into the focal point of a major political protest.