Parliament March Set to Begin Despite Police Denial; Sonam Wangchuk Announces Conditions to End Hunger Strike

New Delhi: Thousands of protesters affiliated with the CJP movement have gathered at Jantar Mantar ahead of the proposed Parliament March, even as Delhi Police has denied permission for the rally. Organisers say nearly 10,000 protesters have assembled, and the march is expected to begin shortly, while authorities have deployed nearly 5,000 police and paramilitary personnel across central Delhi to maintain law and order.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest will remain completely peaceful and urged supporters to maintain discipline. “No one from our side will indulge in any unlawful activity. The Parliament March will be entirely peaceful so that no one gets an opportunity to defame the movement,” he said.
The march comes amid uncertainty following social activist Sonam Wangchuk’s announcement that he is willing to end his hunger strike if the government accepts at least one of the three conditions he has placed before it.

In a post on X, Wangchuk said he would call off his fast if the Centre accepts responsibility for failures in the education system, including recurring paper leaks and examination irregularities.

His second condition is that if he and the CJP leadership are allowed to reach the gates of Parliament, Members of Parliament from different political parties should assure him that the movement’s demands will be raised prominently inside Parliament.

As his third condition, Wangchuk said that if his health or other circumstances prevent him from reaching Parliament, MPs and leaders from various political parties should visit him at Safdarjung Hospital and assure him that the movement’s demands will be taken up.

Alleges ‘Illegal Detention’ at Safdarjung Hospital
Wangchuk has also alleged that he is under “illegal detention” at Safdarjung Hospital. According to him, the administration has restricted his movement within the hospital, curtailed his freedom of expression, and prevented him from communicating freely with supporters and visitors.
The activist has been on a hunger strike since June 28 in support of the CJP movement. The campaign seeks accountability for paper leaks and alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including NEET, besides demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Along with education reforms, Wangchuk has also been pressing the Central Government to address Ladakh-related issues, including environmental protection, preservation of the region’s cultural identity, constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, statehood, and greater political representation.