Recounting tense moments inside Parliament as gates were shut, the BJP MP lauded security personnel for absorbing stone-pelting and protecting lawmakers.
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NEW DELHI — Actor and Mandi BJP MP Kangana Ranaut revealed that parliamentarians were gripped by fear of a potential mob breach when thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demonstrators attempted to march on Parliament on Monday. Addressing reporters on Tuesday during the ongoing Monsoon Session, Ranaut applauded the Delhi Police for acting as a “shield” between lawmakers and the escalating crowds.
The unauthorised Chalo Sansad march, organized to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged competitive examination irregularities, descended into pandemonium across central Delhi as protesters clashed with security personnel.
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1. Parliament Lockdown & Kangana Ranaut’s Statement
Recounting the atmosphere inside the Parliament complex as security teams sealed all access gates, Ranaut stated that lawmakers were temporarily confined while protesters pushed past outer barricades.
📌 Key Points from Kangana Ranaut's Statement:
🔒 Complex Locked ➔ Parliament gates were closed as crowds surged toward Raisina Road.
🛡️ Police Action ➔ Commended personnel for taking stone-pelting injuries to protect citizens and MPs.
🗳️ Democratic Mandate ➔ Stated public demonstrations cannot "arm-twist" an elected government into sacking ministers.
🏛️ Parliamentary Forum ➔ Urged opposition parties to debate exam rows inside the House rather than causing chaos outside.
Speaking to reporters, Ranaut remarked: “We were worried. The gates were also closed, and parliamentarians were inside. The mob was in the mode to attack, and at one point we thought they might attack us, so we were scared. But I applaud the Delhi Police. They took the stones and injuries upon themselves and ensured that no harm came to the public.”
2. On-Ground Escalation & Police FIRs
The CJP march, which originated from a month-long camp at Jantar Mantar, caused widespread gridlock across arterial roads in central Delhi as groups slipped through barricades near Kerala House, Patel Chowk, and Rail Bhawan.
Summary of Protest Impact & Official Data
| Parameter | Official Details & Figures |
| Protest Objective | Demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak row. |
| Security Response | Multi-layered metal barricades, lathi charge, and tear gas deployment near Raisina Road. |
| Casualties & Injuries | At least 118 police personnel injured; around 60–70 protesters injured or detained. |
| Legal Action | Delhi Police registered FIRs for rioting, assault on public servants, and damage to public property. |
| Property Damage | 15 to 20 public and government vehicles vandalized during clashes. |
Chronology of the Parliament March Escalation
The timeline of security breaches and police deployment across central Delhi.
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Key Takeaway: While opposition parties continue to stall House proceedings over exam irregularities, ruling coalition MPs maintain that street demonstrations should not override parliamentary debates or dictate ministerial tenure.
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