Security stepped up ahead of CJP march in New Delhi

Ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed march to Parliament on Monday to press for education reforms, political leaders, actors and common people thronged the protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, even as authorities put in place elaborate security arrangements and said that no permission has been sought for any such procession."We are determined not to allow any unauthorised march towards the high-security zone," police said, stressing that prohibitory orders have been imposed in New Delhi district and warning against any violation. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma shared a public advisory on X on Sunday, stating that the "Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession." The DCP warned that any person violating these prohibitory orders could face prosecution under Section 223 BNS and other applicable laws.

Prohabitory orders u/s 163 BNSS are in force in New Delhi District except designated protest site at Jantar Mantar Road.

Further, no permission has been sought or granted for any proposed march to Parliament on 20 July 2026.

Citizens are advised not to participate in any… pic.twitter.com/aUio5slVM6

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) July 19, 2026

Police have converted several entry points into high-security zones with multi-layered barricades, enhanced surveillance, anti-sabotage checks and round-the-clock patrolling in New Delhi, Central Delhi and parts of North Delhi ahead of the CJP march, the sources said.
Actors Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj visited Jantar Mantar during the day, joining Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat and AAP leader Manish Sisodia in expressing solidarity with the agitation.