New Delhi, July 24: The Delhi Police advised Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, to refrain from spreading unverified information regarding potential actions against protesters from the Cockroach Public Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. This warning came as rumors circulated about possible police intervention after midnight.
In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, the Delhi Police stated, “There are no plans for any action by Delhi Police regarding the ongoing protests tonight, as reported. We request you to avoid spreading or sharing any misleading or unverified information.”
Kejriwal had shared a letter from the New Delhi Traders Association on social media, urging all shopkeepers in Connaught Place to close their businesses by 6:30 PM on Thursday. Alongside the letter, he expressed concerns on X, questioning, “Is the government planning to brutally attack its own children at Jantar Mantar again, given the heavy security and numerous ambulances deployed?”
Earlier, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra criticized opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Kejriwal, for failing to address security breaches at the Prime Minister’s residence and the Indian Parliament. He questioned their motives and why they were avoiding discussions on these issues.
Malhotra stated, “Today, the opposition is not a political entity but merely a collection of personality-based parties that the public has consistently rejected over the past 12 years.” He described leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray as defeated and disheartened, claiming they have no real connection to student politics but are now seeking political gain from it.
Meanwhile, in response to ongoing protests against examination irregularities, the Ministry of Home Affairs ordered a suspension of mobile internet services around Jantar Mantar for eight hours starting at 4 PM on Thursday to maintain law and order. The ministry justified this decision, stating that the Central Home Secretary was satisfied that the measure was necessary to preserve public order and prevent incitement to crime. This decision has now been challenged in the Delhi High Court.
Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh, revealed that the central government had sent four formal proposals to the CJP for dialogue in the last 24 hours, but received no response. He emphasized that the government had reached out to the protesting students with humility, indicating that dialogue is the only constructive way to resolve the impasse.
“We are waiting for them. Our doors are open 24/7. We have contacted them at least four times in the past 24 hours. We hope they will engage in discussions on all issues, including the NEET matter,” Singh stated.
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