Nishu Azad: The CJP activist at the centre of the Jantar Mantar assault row
Nishu Azad, a Cockroach Janta Party activist, has drawn opposition support after an assault incident at a Jantar Mantar protest.
Nishu Azad, an activist associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has emerged as a central figure in a controversy following an alleged assault at a protest site in Delhi. The incident has prompted expressions of support from opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi.
Azad first came to public attention in June 2026 during a CJP demonstration held at Jantar Mantar. It was video footage of her distributing food to participants that initially brought her into the spotlight, framing her as a visible presence within the symbolic protest.
The recent assault row has since shifted focus onto her, turning the activist into a rallying point for opposition figures. The support extended to Azad highlights the political undercurrents surrounding the case, though specific details of the alleged assault remain limited.
As the matter gains traction, Azad's trajectory from a food distributor at a protest to a symbol of opposition solidarity underscores the swift currents of public and political attention in such disputes.