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Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party have gathered at Jantar Mantar for a planned march to Parliament despite police denying permission. Follow the latest updates on security arrangements, traffic restrictions, Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijit Dipke, protest demands and developments inside Parliament.

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