Over 400 Indian-origin students associated with universities across several countries have appealed for the protection of India’s constitutional institutions.
The ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Connaught Place has raised concerns among local traders, shopkeepers and transport workers, who say the demonstrations have disrupted business and affected their daily earnings. With security personnel deployed around Central Park and restrictions on public access, several businesses are reportedly struggling to attract customers.
Joining the doctors' strike, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), which has 3.5 lakh doctors as its members, has also declared a pan-India strike starting on 17th June from 6 am till 6 am on 18th June.