Live Updates from The Hindu: The situation has escalated rapidly. Protesters have officially started their march towards the Parliament building.

In response, police have fired tear gas shells near the Press Club of India to disperse the advancing crowd. Panic ensued briefly, but the CJP volunteer corps quickly distributed water and masks, urging the crowd to remain peaceful and hold their ground.

Ahead of the march, New Delhi DCP Sachin Sharma is attempting to mediate on the Centre's behalf, but the protesters are demanding a clear commitment on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.