Overview
- The Cockroach Janata Party's 'Chalo Parliament' march on July 20–21 led to clashes with Delhi Police that left scores of police and protesters injured and prompted multiple FIRs and inquiries.
- The Delhi High Court has asked the central government and Delhi Police for formal responses and ordered that CCTV footage and other records be preserved in two public‑interest petitions alleging excessive force.
- On July 23 the prime minister announced the creation of fast‑track courts to speed hearings and tougher action in NEET paper‑leak cases, instructing officials to begin implementation.
- CJP's central leadership dismissed spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after a viral video showed him eating a burger during protests and then suspended planned parliamentary marches, highlighting internal strains in the movement.
- Protests have spread to cities including Mumbai and Patna, producing local arrests and confrontations while fact‑checkers and Northern Railway have refuted at least one viral claim about protesters attacking a hydrogen train and hunger‑striker Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized after ministers met him with assurances on compensation and parliamentary discussion.