Metro Stations Closed as Protesters Gather for CJP March to Parliament

In a significant move ahead of the anticipated march by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), several Delhi Metro stations in close proximity to the protest site were temporarily shut down by authorities on Monday. This decision, made for security reasons, comes as the CJP prepares for its demonstration on the opening day of the Monsoon Session in Parliament.

The march, scheduled to commence from the Jantar Mantar protest site at 9 AM, aims to amplify the party’s demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over accusations related to the mismanagement of competitive examinations. The CJP’s announcement late Sunday night confirmed that the march would proceed as planned, despite potential disruptions.

As of Monday morning, thousands of supporters had already congregated at Jantar Mantar, signaling widespread public interest in the event. In conjunction with the protests, the Delhi Metro officials announced the closure of several stations including Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, and Seva Teerth, with the intention of ensuring safety in the area. However, interchange facilities and entry gates at the Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat stations remain operational.

The protest’s urgency is underscored by recent developments involving activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose health has become a focal point in the discourse surrounding educational accountability. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, stated that Wangchuk will conclude his hunger strike if political figures agree to meet him at the hospital and pledge to address the issue of educational governance during the ongoing Parliamentary session.

As the CJP mobilizes its supporters and calls for systemic reforms in education, the closure of these metro stations serves as a reminder of the tensions that can often accompany political activism in the national capital. The proceedings in Parliament this week will likely be influenced by the voices rising from the streets as well as the response of the government to the protesters’ demands.

Source: scroll.in