WATCH: Security personnel rush to lock Parliament gates as crowd swells for 'Chalo Sansad' march

The gates were closed and secured as authorities tightened security around Parliament to prevent protesters from approaching the complex on the opening day of the Monsoon Session.

The CJP had called the Parliament march as part of its ongoing agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and other education-related issues, prompting heavy deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel across central Delhi.

Multiple barricades were erected around Jantar Mantar and routes leading to Parliament, while police prevented the protesters from marching towards the Parliament complex.

Delhi Police lathicharge CJP protesters during 'Chalo Sansad' march

Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel on Monday resorted to a lathicharge to disperse protesters gathered for the CJP's "Chalo Sansad" march as the anti-government agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and other education-related issues intensified.

Police used batons to disperse the swelling crowd at Jantar Mantar, the epicentre of the protests, after demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament despite being denied permission.

Authorities had erected multiple layers of barricades around the protest site and deployed heavy security personnel to prevent the march from proceeding towards the Parliament complex.

The CJP has been spearheading protests against the Centre over the alleged NEET paper leak and broader concerns surrounding the country's education system.

The "Chalo Sansad" march was called to press for action on these demands on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Several Opposition leaders joined the protest in solidarity with the demonstrators despite the police denying permission for the march.