Delhi Police Deny Passport Cancellation Claims as Government Opens Talks With Cockroach Janta Party Protesters

Delhi Police have denied reports claiming passports of Cockroach Janta Party protesters will be cancelled, calling the information misleading. The clarification comes as the government prepares talks with protest leaders and activist Sonam Wangchuk ends his hunger strike after receiving official assurances on examination reforms, peaceful protesters, and compensation.

The Delhi Police have categorically denied reports claiming that the passports of individuals involved in the violence during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar would be cancelled, calling such reports misleading and urging the public to rely only on official information.

In a post on X, the Delhi Police clarified that no decision had been announced to cancel the passports of CJP protesters. The police also appealed to citizens not to share or amplify misleading claims circulating on social media and to depend solely on official announcements for verified information.

The clarification came after several media reports claimed that authorities were preparing to cancel the passports of people directly involved in the violence that erupted during the July 20 protests. According to those reports, the police had begun identifying individuals through closed-circuit television footage, video recordings, and other technical evidence, and action for passport cancellation could be initiated in accordance with applicable legal provisions.

Violence broke out across parts of Delhi on July 20 when members of the Cockroach Janta Party launched their "March to Parliament" campaign, resulting in intense clashes between protesters and security personnel. The confrontation left both protesters and police personnel injured. During the unrest, the Delhi Police used tear gas and carried out baton charges to disperse the crowd and restore order.

While the protesters accused the police of using excessive force, the Delhi Police maintained that officers exercised restraint throughout the operation and acted only to preserve law and order during the escalating situation.

Following several days of demonstrations, representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party and several Union ministers are expected to meet today at the Constitution Club of India to discuss the protesters' demands, raising hopes for a negotiated resolution to the ongoing agitation.

Good move
Passports will be cancelled for all who were involved in Hooliganism at CJP protest.
— Vikram Pratap Singh (@VIKRAMPRATAPSIN) July 23, 2026

In a significant development linked to the protests, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike late last night at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after receiving assurances from the government. Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike since June 28 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged National Eligibility cum Entrance Test paper leak.

Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh, doctors, and Wangchuk's family members were present when the assurances were conveyed. Visuals from the event showed the ministers reading out the government's commitments before Wangchuk ended his fast.

JP Nadda stated that the government was positively considering not registering cases against those who had protested peacefully at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and those who participated in the July 20 march to Parliament. He also said the government had already assured discussions in Parliament to identify solutions to examination paper leaks and implement educational reforms. In addition, he said the government was positively considering suitable compensation for the families of victims who died by suicide following the recent National Eligibility cum Entrance Test paper leak.

After reading out the assurances, JP Nadda offered Wangchuk a cup of soup, helping him formally conclude his hunger strike. Expressing his gratitude, Wangchuk said, "I'm grateful and happy to break my fast. Thank you."

The Delhi Police's rejection of the passport cancellation reports, the proposed dialogue between the government and Cockroach Janta Party representatives, and the conclusion of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike mark significant developments in a protest movement that has triggered nationwide debate over examination integrity, law and order, and the government's response to public demands.