Security has been significantly strengthened across New Delhi ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday, with Delhi Police announcing that no permission has been granted for the proposed "Chalo Sansad" march and reminding the public that prohibitory orders remain in force in the New Delhi district.

The advisory comes amid calls by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a march towards Parliament in protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

In a public advisory issued on X, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Sachin Sharma said the police had neither received nor approved any request for the proposed protest march.

He also reiterated that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)—the provision that replaced Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code—remain in effect across the New Delhi district. Under these restrictions, gatherings of five or more people, protest marches and demonstrations are prohibited unless they are held at the designated protest venue at Jantar Mantar after obtaining prior permission.

Police warned that violations of the prohibitory orders could invite legal action under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and other applicable laws.

Authorities have appealed to citizens to avoid participating in unauthorised processions and cooperate with law enforcement to maintain public order during the Parliament session.

Multi-layered security across central Delhi

Police have deployed additional personnel and strengthened security arrangements across several sensitive locations in the capital.

According to police sources, intensive vehicle checks are being conducted at entry points into the New Delhi district, while additional pickets have been established at strategic locations. Reserve police forces have also been kept on standby to respond to any emergency.

Security has been enhanced around Parliament Street, Central Vista, Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Shankar Chowk and other key government installations. Authorities have also increased CCTV surveillance, anti-sabotage inspections and round-the-clock patrolling in parts of New Delhi, Central Delhi and North Delhi.

Officials said a three-layer security arrangement has been put in place around Jantar Mantar, comprising two layers of Delhi Police personnel and one layer of paramilitary forces. Rapid response teams have also been stationed to respond to any law-and-order situation if required.

Police officials said preventive deployment will continue throughout the Monsoon Session of Parliament to ensure security in the high-security zone.

Protest continues at Jantar Mantar

The security build-up coincides with continuing protests at Jantar Mantar.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is continuing his indefinite hunger strike, while activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after his health reportedly deteriorated. From the hospital, Wangchuk appealed to supporters to participate in the proposed July 20 march.

Police, however, have maintained that no authorisation has been granted for any march towards Parliament and have urged protesters to comply with the restrictions currently in force.

With PTI inputs