Major twist in CJP protest: Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike

Dipke called off his fast after being persuaded by the father of a NEET aspirant who died by suicide, according to a Hindustan Times report.

The CJP founder had begun his indefinite hunger strike after activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed from Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police and admitted to a hospital last week during the ongoing protests.

The CJP has been spearheading nationwide demonstrations demanding accountability over the alleged examination paper leak, reforms in the education system, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Delhi Police lathicharge CJP protesters during 'Chalo Sansad' march

Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel on Monday resorted to a lathicharge to disperse protesters gathered for the CJP's "Chalo Sansad" march as the anti-government agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and other education-related issues intensified.

Police used batons to disperse the swelling crowd at Jantar Mantar, the epicentre of the protests, after demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament despite being denied permission.

Authorities had erected multiple layers of barricades around the protest site and deployed heavy security personnel to prevent the march from proceeding towards the Parliament complex.

The CJP has been spearheading protests against the Centre over the alleged NEET paper leak and broader concerns surrounding the country's education system.

The "Chalo Sansad" march was called to press for action on these demands on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Several Opposition leaders joined the protest in solidarity with the demonstrators despite the police denying permission for the march.