05 June,2026 10:24 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
CJP`s Abhijeet Dipke has called on supporters and students to gather at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Representational pic
Delhi Police on Friday said it has not received any request for permission from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, even as authorities have planned the deployment of more than 1,000 personnel across the national capital, news agency PTI reported.
"We will examine their request if and when they seek permission," a senior police officer said.
According to police sources, authorities became aware of the proposed protest primarily through social media posts and online messages circulated by the Abhijeet Dipke-led outfit. No formal communication seeking permission has been received so far, they added.
Police said they are closely monitoring the situation and have initiated preliminary security arrangements in view of the proposed gathering.
Senior Delhi Police officers held a high-level review meeting on Friday to assess preparedness ahead of the protest call. All district units have been placed on standby, while further decisions will be taken based on intelligence inputs and developments on the ground, sources said.
Officials described the situation as "dynamic", with assessments being carried out at multiple levels.
"The only information available to us at present is what has been circulating on social media. No permission request has been received so far," a police source said.
Delhi Police generally requires prior permission for demonstrations and public gatherings. Officials said it would be premature to comment on any specific action at this stage, adding that security deployment and preventive measures would depend on the evolving situation.
Sources said intelligence agencies are also examining reports suggesting possible support for the proposed protest from certain political groups. As part of the assessment, the role of several political leaders is also being reviewed, they added.
Police said additional personnel could be deployed in sensitive areas, if required, to maintain law and order.
Meanwhile, the CJP shared a video on X purportedly showing police arrangements in the area and claimed that barricades had been erected ahead of the proposed protest.
Dipke has called on supporters and students to gather at Jantar Mantar on June 6, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination-related lapses. He has also said that he would return from the United States to lead the protest.
Education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has expressed support for the demonstration, stating that he would join the protest if Pradhan did not step down by June 5.
The CJP was originally launched as a satirical online campaign and has since evolved into a larger movement that has attracted significant attention on social media.
(With PTI inputs)
