The Chalo Jantar Mantar Protest (CJP) was a major topic of conversation on social media on Monday, as hundreds of students, young people, and supporters assembled in Delhi for the organisers’ planned march to Parliament, even though authorities had imposed restrictions.

Delhi Police refused to grant permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar and enforced prohibitory orders in the vicinity, banning gatherings of more than four individuals. Despite this, demonstrators kept assembling, resolute in their intention to proceed with the march.

The protest intensified after social activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital on the 18th day of his hunger strike. Officials stated that the transfer was necessary for medical monitoring, while the organisers claimed it was an effort to undermine the movement.

Early on Monday, Delhi Police barricaded roads leading to Jantar Mantar and deployed heavy security personnel to prevent protesters from assembling.

Visuals from the site showed police using batons to disperse groups of students and youth marching from Mandi House Metro Station towards Jantar Mantar. Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed five metro stations as a precautionary measure, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded.

Wangchuk said he would end his hunger strike on Monday (July 20, 2026) if the government agreed to take responsibility for the alleged failures in the education system or if Members of Parliament assured him that the issue would be taken up in Parliament.

According to media reports, the Centre has reached out to the CJP leadership for talks. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda is expected to hold discussions with representatives of the protest.

Reports also said that earlier attempts at negotiations by New Delhi District Magistrate officials, Delhi Police officers and other government representatives were rejected by the organisers, who insisted on holding talks with either the Prime Minister or a Cabinet minister.

In a post on X, activist Saurav Das said he and Ashutosh Ranka were on their way to meet J.P. Nadda after the government initiated contact earlier in the day.

"Our demands are clear. The youth has gathered in huge numbers," Das wrote, adding that the discussions would focus on finding a resolution to the protesters' demands.