India bans planned Cockroach Janata Party march on parliament

Police in New Delhi on Sunday prohibited a planned march on the Indian parliament by supporters of the opposition Cockroach Janata Party. The demonstration, which had been scheduled for Monday—the opening day of parliament’s monsoon session—was halted after authorities cited security concerns and the potential for public disorder.

The ban comes amid escalating political pressure on the government, including growing demands for the education minister’s resignation following allegations of exam paper leaks, and criticism over the forced removal of a hunger‑striking activist to a hospital. Officials said the decision was taken to maintain law and order as the parliamentary session begins, while opposition leaders vowed to pursue alternative avenues to voice their grievances.