Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters have reached the gate of Parliament House.
In a big democratic country like India, siege of Parliament or march to Parliament is common. News of such marches keep coming from many parts of the country at different times. Some marches are stopped as soon as they start, while some are able to reach Delhi but are not able to reach Parliament. But the beautiful picture of democracy is that many demands of the agitators have been fulfilled even without reaching Parliament. There have been many such movements in the past, where complete success was achieved and sometimes partial success was also achieved. Members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) also stopped the Parliament march announced on March 20 at Jantar Mantar by the police. Sonam Wangchuk, the main face of this movement, was picked up by the police two days ago and admitted to the hospital. Come, on this pretext, let us know what was the fate of the movements like Delhi Chalo or March to Parliament in recent years?
In India, the march to Parliament is not just a procession. This is a symbol of public pressure. People come to the streets when they feel that their views are not reaching the offices, courts or election platforms. Parliament is the biggest democratic institution of the country, hence the agitators want to move towards it and make their demand a national issue.
Cockroach Janata Party’s Parliament March
CJP has called for a Parliament march on the question of examination system, alleged paper leak, unemployment and accountability. The main demands of the organization include reform in the examination system and the resignation of the Union Education Minister. On July 20, 2026, an attempt was made to move from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament. The march was not granted permission.
The police had lathicharged the protesters.
Police put up barricades. The protesters were stopped from moving forward. There were also reports of scuffles and lathicharge at some places. In this way the march could not reach Parliament. However, the issue of the movement definitely came into the national discussion. The final political outcome of this march cannot be considered certain yet. Until any concrete government announcement or law change comes out, this will be considered an incomplete result.
Farmer movement is the biggest example
If we talk about Parliament march and Delhi march, the farmers’ movement is the biggest example. In the year 2020, farmers called for Delhi Chalo against three agricultural laws. Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh and many other states reached the borders of Delhi. He was stopped from going inside Delhi. Barricading took place at many places. Water cannons and tear gas were also used.
The police had lathicharged the protesters.
Farmers stood at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders for a long time. The main demand of the farmers was that the three agricultural laws should be withdrawn. The demand for legal guarantee of MSP was also raised. The movement lasted for almost a year. In November 2021, the government announced the withdrawal of all three agricultural laws. Later the Parliament repealed the laws. This was a big victory for the movement but the demand for legal guarantee of MSP is still incomplete.
Anna movement and demand for Lokpal
In the year 2011, there was a big mass movement against corruption under the leadership of Anna Hazare. Jantar Mantar and Ramlila Maidan became its main centres. The demand of the movement was that a strong Jan Lokpal law should be made. It was a mixed movement of march and dharna. The aim was not to permanently occupy the Parliament House, but the pressure of the movement clearly reached the Parliament. There was a national debate on Lokpal. There was pressure on political parties to respond. Later Lokpal and Lokayukta Act was enacted. Therefore it can be called a movement with partial success. A law was made, but it cannot be claimed that corruption has ended.
Anna movement.
Nirbhaya movement and change in law
After the Nirbhaya incident of December 2012, there were big demonstrations across the country including Delhi. The protesters reached around Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate and Parliament area. Police stopped at many places. The situation remained tense. The impact of this movement was rapid. Women’s safety became a national issue. The government formed the Justice Verma Committee. The criminal law was amended. Many provisions related to rape and sexual violence were made strict. The effect of this movement came in the form of changes in the law. But the problem of women’s safety did not end completely. Therefore, it can be called a movement with legal success but social challenge.
Movement against land acquisition law
In 2015, farmer organizations and opposition parties demonstrated in Delhi against the proposal to change the land acquisition law. This issue was raised continuously during the Parliament session. The government was accused of being anti-farmer. Here the pressure from both the streets and the Parliament was visible simultaneously. The government did not get sufficient support in the Rajya Sabha. The opposition increased. In the end the proposed amendments could not move forward. The fate of this movement was the retreat of the government. This shows that not every victory is achieved only on the road. Numbers within Parliament also matter.
Demonstration to demand One Rank One Pension (file photo).
One Rank One Pension Movement
Ex-servicemen protested for a long time demanding One Rank One Pension. Jantar Mantar was its biggest centre. This issue kept arising even in Parliament sessions. The government announced the implementation of One Rank One Pension. This was an important achievement of the movement, but disputes remained over how the pensions were calculated, reviewed and implemented. Some ex-servicemen organizations later also expressed disagreement. In this way, it can be said that this movement resulted in a solution but it will be said to be only partial.
Movement to save SC-ST law
In 2018, there were protests across the country after a judicial decision related to the SC-ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. Many Dalit and tribal organizations called Bharat Bandh. The movement created pressure on the Parliament and the government. The central government amended the law and restored the old provisions. Parliament passed the amendment. In this case, the direct impact of organized social pressure was visible on the law. This movement is considered to have relatively clear results.
There was a demonstration against CAA.
CAA protest and Shaheen Bagh
There were protests across the country in 2019 and 2020 against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Shaheen Bagh movement became its main face. People remained on dharnas and symbolic protests rather than moving towards the Parliament. The movement placed the law at the center of the national debate. The opposition raised the issue in Parliament, but the law was not withdrawn. Therefore, its fate was in terms of political and social impact, not as an immediate legal victory.
Protestors reached Parliament Gate
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Why do police stop such marches?
Parliament House is a high security area. Rashtrapati Bhavan, ministries and other sensitive institutions are also nearby. Therefore, the administration often wants to limit the march to Jantar Mantar or some fixed place. Two things go together here. First, peaceful protest is a democratic right. Secondly, security and public order are also the responsibility of the administration. The real test is whether the blockade leads to dialogue or just confrontation.
Marching to Parliament does not just mean reaching Parliament House. Many times the march stops at the barricade, but its issue reaches inside the Parliament. Farmer movement is a big example of this. Farmers did not reach the Parliament House every day, but due to their demand the government withdrew three agricultural laws. CJP’s march has been stopped for the time being. Its final outcome will depend on future talks, investigations, policy decisions and debates in Parliament. The history of India’s movements says this. The voice of the streets has more impact when it is peaceful, the demand is clear, the organization is strong and there is public trust.
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