CJP Protest Updates: Delhi Sees Heavy Security Deployment, Over 7,000 Protesters Detained Amid Anti-CEC Stir

Due to security reasons, the entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed from 09:00 PM on 9th October, 2026 till 06:00 PM on 10th October, 2026. Further the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates will be shared accordingly. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations except New Delhi metro station: DMRC

This is in partial modification of the update shared earlier about the closure of Metro stations: DMRC

Delhi: Security arrangements have been tightened at the Tikri Border ahead of the protest today at Jantar Mantar. (ANI)

Delhi: Heavy security has been deployed at the Apsara Border ahead of the protest today at Jantar Mantar. (ANI)

Delhi Police has detained people with criminal records across all 15 districts of the national capital as part of preventive measures ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, police sources said.

According to sources as quoted by PTI, around 30 to 40 people with criminal records have been picked up from all 15 districts as the police stepped up security arrangements to maintain law and order.

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been enforced across Central Delhi.

The Delhi Police has directed liquor shops to remain shut and is coordinating with cab aggregators, including Ola and Uber, to regulate traffic movement towards Lutyens’ Delhi.

Hotels, guest houses and other accommodation facilities in and around Central Delhi have also been asked to suspend operations or stop accepting fresh bookings for a specified period, the police said.

Internet services will be suspended within a 4-kilometre radius of Jantar Mantar from 10 pm on October 9 to 10 pm on October 10, Delhi Police sources said as quoted by ANI.

The Union Home Ministry has approved the decision, they said.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday left the Four Seasons Hotel here for Mumbai Airport to attend the Jantar Mantar protest in the national capital.

Dipke is expected to reach Delhi by 10 am, a CJP functionary said.

Passengers travelling from Jammu and Katra to different parts of the country faced considerable inconvenience after four trains scheduled to depart on Friday were cancelled at short notice due to anticipated traffic congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations.

The RAF has been deployed at Firoz Shah Road, Mandi House, ahead of the protest today at Jantar Mantar. (ANI)

Security deployed at Delhi-Noida border ahead of CJP protest.

Heavy security deployment around Mandi House, ahead of the CJP protest today.

Delhi was placed under an unprecedented security blanket on Saturday ahead of a protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the All India Students’ Association and other groups demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.

Entry and exit gates at 45 Delhi Metro stations were closed, at least 245 trains arriving at or departing from New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations were cancelled, and mobile internet services were suspended within a four-kilometre radius of the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing. Barricades were erected across the Capital and at its borders as police and paramilitary forces prepared to prevent protesters from reaching central Delhi.

Read more here

As Abhijeet Dipke left Mumbai for Delhi to lead the protest at Jantar Mantar, the CJP posted on X: “Jantar Mantar 2.0 has begun. Gyanesh Kumar, your time of facilitating vote chori is over.”

Pink Force of the Delhi Police deployed for security, ahead of the CJP protest today. They are being deployed in wake of the recent incidents of misbehavior with women Police personnel.

Delhi Police has cited the possibility of "serious" law and order concerns and inconvenience to residents and citizens to deny permission to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.

In a letter addressed to the party's co-convenor Saurav Das and joint secretary Balkrishna, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi district, said granting permission for the demonstration could lead to serious law-and-order issues.

Drones being used to monitor the security situation around the roundabout near Hotel Le Méridien, ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest today.

WB Minister Dilip Ghosh told ANI, "... The attempts to create a disturbance in Delhi could cause inconvenience to the public. The government has made arrangements in advance to ensure that people, including Delhi residents, do not face problems and that outsiders do not create law-and-order issues... Nobody is prohibited from protesting, as India is a democracy and everyone has the right to express their views through protests. However, attempts to disrupt law and order must be stopped..."

Telangana BJP State Secretary Prakash Reddy told ANI, "Priyank Kharge, Home Minister of Karnataka, said that Gyanesh Kumar is absconding... If you give such statements, what will people understand about you. This is unfortunate. The Congress leaders are giving such willful, intentionally damaging statements... It also damages the spirit of the Election Commission and the Indian Constitution. I don't think Priyank Kharge has any moral right to continue as Home Minister of Karnataka... I demand his resignation..."

South District DCP Anant Mittal says, "Regarding the protest call issued by the CGPI in Delhi, security arrangements have been put in place across the entire city, including the South District. Special security measures have been implemented at inter-state and inter-district borders. We are preventing unauthorized elements from entering Delhi and are conducting checks. Our aim is to ensure the day passes peacefully... There are about 12 pickets at various borders. Additionally, we have set up numerous pickets within the district and are utilizing several outlying posts..."

On security arrangements in South Delhi, he says, "We have significantly tightened checks at the borders to intercept members of the organizations that issued the call to join the protest, so they can be stopped and counselled. We also appeal to the general public. Furthermore, we are maintaining surveillance using drones and CCTV to prevent any unauthorized gatherings or incidents within Delhi... "We are continuously making announcements regarding the orders issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and we are also conducting surveillance using drones."

Body cameras installed on police officials for recording evidence against ill-behaviour of protestors, says Delhi Police Head Constable Dharmendra ahead of CJP protest. Delhi Police expects around 7,000 protesters to arrive in the national capital on Saturday, with senior officers directing personnel to exercise maximum restraint and handle the situation professionally.

Connaught Place market to be shut on Saturday over CJP protest, says traders' body The Connaught Place market will be shut on Saturday in view of the protest called by the CJP at Jantar Mantar, the New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) said, citing concerns over public safety and potential damage to property.

Security tightened at Shivaji Park ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, with police on high alert.

Police maintain high security around Mohan Estate area ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest today. Spike strips also installed here. (ANI)

Security arrangements tightened at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, with security personnel deployed at the airport premises.

According to The Indian Express report, CJP leaders are expected to reach Delhi airport around 10.20 am for the Jantar Mantar protest today.

Police have increased security at Delhi’s Ghazipur border ahead of the CJP protest on October 10. Vehicles are being checked at major entry points into the capital, with similar security measures in place at the Chilla, Apsara and Singhu borders. The protest is being organised to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Video Credits : Tribhuvan Tiwari

Delhi Police detains around 150 protestors across New Delhi area in view of CJP protest, officials told PTI.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by the Delhi Police from his residence in Sector 56, Gurugram, on Saturday morning, sources said, as quoted by News18.

Heavy deployment of security forces at Dhaula Kuan ahead of the protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday left for New Delhi to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "accepted defeat" even before the agitation begins.

Delhi Police conducts intensive vehicle and bus checks along MG Road ahead of the protest called by CJP at Jantar Mantar. Loudspeaker announcements are also being made in the Mehrauli area to maintain public order.

CJP's legal head Ratna Singh detained from her residence in Delhi, according to reports.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh told ANI, "... the entire country has been turned into a cantonment to protect one person. Delhi has been shut down, and trains arriving here have been stopped, creating a situation worse than the Emergency. The Aam Aadmi Party is supporting the CJP's protest... Arvind Kejriwal has also appealed to us to reach Jantar Mantar, and we will go ahead with the protest, no matter what action they take."

"Section 163 BNSS is in effect in our district. Under this, force has been deployed here. To ensure that no law-and-order situation arises, everything is being monitored...We are conducting checks, and we are monitoring everything..," says Abhay Kumar Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police. (ANI)

Security has been tightened at the Ghazipur border as Delhi prepares for the CJP protest on October 10. Police are carrying out vehicle checks at major entry points, while similar arrangements have been reported at the Chilla, Apsara and Singhu borders. The protest is being held to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Photo Credits: Tribhuvan Tiwari

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke landed in Delhi.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin Holds Press Conference.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin says, "Today, an attempt is being made to create a highly dangerous and serious situation in the country. Efforts are underway to destabilize the nation—where 1.4 billion people are living in peace and harmony, contributing collectively to India's development. Who is doing this? Two anarchic groups: one led by Rahul Gandhi of the 'INDI Alliance,' and the other led by Arvind Kejriwal's associates, CJP. I want to state clearly to both these groups that the people of India see right through your motives. Your 'anarchist competition', vying to see who can create more instability in the country, will not succeed. These are people that the public has rejected... instead of accepting that verdict or learning from it, you have hatched a plot to destabilize the country. I want to say that you are undertaking these efforts, driven by your political agendas, at the behest of foreign forces..."

He adds, "Despite persistent global crises, the country is forging ahead on a path of continuous progress. Yet, this fact rankles you. You cannot digest India's growth, progress, and advancement. You cannot bear to see India moving forward as a self-reliant and empowered nation, and you are attempting to destabilise it at the behest of foreign forces. Let me state clearly: Indian democracy possesses immense strength, and the patriots of this nation will unite to thwart your designs."

Delhi Police on Friday detained around 200 protesters, who were trying to reach Jantar Mantar for the proposed CJP stir against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and warned the BJP government that attempts to restrict dissent would prove counterproductive.

Read more here

ACP Suryabali Maurya says, "Keeping in mind the law and order as well as the festive season, we are conducting security checks continuously at this Ghaziabad border. We are being mindful that nobody is inconvenienced during the security checks. About 100 Civil Police, Traffic Police and PSC jawans are deployed here for the checks. We are coordinating with our counterparts in Delhi Police..."

"Dhruv Rathee has been detained. The Dictator is TERRIFIED of young people who question its wrongdoings and refuse to stay silent!," the CJP said.

Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das And Ashutosh Ranka have been detained in Delhi, according to media reports.

Delhi Police personnel enter the aircraft that was carrying Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke to Delhi. The flight landed at IGI Airport a few minutes ago. "...I have come here to be arrested; arrest me," Abhijeet Dipke tells Delhi Police "No, this is not an arrest. Please cooperate," Delhi Police personnel tell him.

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke detained by Delhi Police at IGI Airport: CJP.

On protest in Delhi, PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss told ANI, "... Any party or organisation in India has the right to hold a democratic protest, as long as it remains peaceful and non-violent. I am sure that the government in Delhi will provide the necessary arrangements for a democratic protest."

ADCP Kumar Abhishek says, "In view of the protest announced in New Delhi today, preventive checks have been implemented here. Female staff are present, and we are checking all vehicles. Extensive arrangements have been made to ensure that public order is not disrupted, and a short while ago, we detained some individuals who were planning to participate in today's protest... These arrangements are ongoing; the operation has been continuous since last night and will remain in effect throughout the day."

Gyanesh Kumar will go, this government will go, says Rahul Gandhi.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will go and so will the Modi government, and then the repair of democracy will begin.

Heavy traffic jams were reported in several parts of Central Delhi on Saturday amid the security forces' deployment to thwart the Cockroach Janta Party's protest against the CEC at Jantar Mantar.

Checks at several key stretches leading to the protest site led to congestion and slowed down the movement of vehicles.

On INDIA bloc MPs meeting President Droupadi Murmu, CPI MP P. Sandosh Kumar says, "...The leaders apprised the President of the emerging political situation, especially the 'vote chori'-related issues. According to the leaders, President was patiently listening to the arguments made by the leaders. One thing is quite clear: after the meeting, the leaders are very happy in the sense that they understand that the President has taken a positive step...The agitation will continue day after tomorrow also..."

On heavy security in Delhi ahead of CJP protest, he says, "This is so unfortunate to see that entire Delhi has become like a military zone. This is affecting the lives of thousands of people. What is the necessity of this kind of draconian measures? People have every right to come and assemble and register their voice of dissent. Jantar Mantar is completely blocked. You can see huge Police deployment everywhere. So, normal life has been paralysed in Delhi. Internet is disconnected. Media is also restricted from moving from one place to another...The Govt should not act like cowards. It should face the dissenting voice of the people. Horrible situation in Delhi...People are not terrorists...Unfortunate to see this..."

Abhijeet Dipke and other Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders have been taken away by police through a private gate and are being moved to an undisclosed location, according to media reports.

Delhi police detains lawyers who were protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to Live Law reports.

Dinesh Kumar Gupta, Addl. CP Traffic Zone-II, says, "There is no trouble for the general public or commuters; our priority is to ensure that normal traffic flow continues. If there are any protesters, they are certainly being detained. If any obstruction occurs on the road, we implement diversions immediately, and our traffic advisory is being updated constantly. Commuters should plan their travel while keeping our traffic advisory in mind."

He adds, "We have traffic personnel deployed at the borders as well, and traffic is moving smoothly there. If any protesters are spotted, they will be detained. Naturally, if there is any kind of road obstruction, we are implementing diversions..."

On the security restrictions in Delhi ahead of the CJP protest, CPI leader Annie Raja says, "It is a very condemnable measure taken by the central government by deploying all forces here. The right to dissent is a fundamental right and the core of democracy... SIR is against the Constitution of India... We will try to ensure that the Constitution is saved and the country remains a secular and democratic nation.

This is worse than the Emergency, we are living under an absolute dictatorship ruled by Modi: Arvind Kejriwal on day of CJP protest.

Arresting 'cockroaches' straight off their flight shows an unprecedented level of fear; Gyanesh must go, but so must Modi: Arvind Kejriwal

Police have stepped up security at Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke's home in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in view of his protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi on Saturday, an official said.

CJP leaders Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained from inside the aircraft by Delhi Police as soon as their flight landed in the national capital earlier in the day.

Manish Sisodia and Punjab AAP workers and leaders detained by the Police as they protested in front of the Chief Electoral Officer in Chandigarh over CJI Gyanesh Kumar matter.

Police detained protesters near Jantar Mantar on Saturday ahead of the CJP’s planned “Jantar Mantar 2.0” demonstration in Delhi. The protest has been called to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Security has been tightened across the capital, with thousands of police and paramilitary personnel deployed ahead of the gathering.

Photo and Video Credits - Saurabh Sharma

The SCBA has sought CJI Surya Kant’s intervention over the detention of advocates staging a peaceful protest outside the Supreme Court.

It has also criticised the alleged use of excessive force by authorities against the protesting lawyers.

At Delhi Airport, NCP-SCP spokesperson Anish Gawande says, "The plan will be revealed to you very soon. Currently, young people are making their way to Jantar Mantar. We hope that the Police will not use excessive violence or force. We hope that the Police will treat young people of this country as equal citizens, rather than criminals who deserve to be punished."

Speaking on the detention of Abhijeet Dipke, he says, "We were all on the same flight. The three of them were sitting right in front of me. Police officers entered the aircraft, inconvenienced all other passengers and picked him up from the aircraft. We do not even know whether he (Dipke) has been brought out of the airport or is still there..."

MA Baby, Brinda Karat, Other CPI-M Leaders Detained at Jantar Mantar.

"Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Gandhi, has been detained by Mumbai Police! Now we know why the British feared Gandhi’s Movement of Non-Violence so much," CJP wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Assam Chief Minsiter Himanta Biswa Sarma from Haridrawar said that the opposition is staging such spectacles as they are frustrated.

"When the Opposition is frustrated, they stage such spectacles. It makes no difference. Keep working for the people, and the people will continue to bless you," he told reporters.

CJP media lead Vijay Mallangi's account has been allegedly suspended an X post from the party's official X account said.

"CJP’s Media Lead Vijay Mallangi’s account got take down! They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend!" the post said.

AAP leader Manish Sisodia detained by Punjab police during protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

On Delhi stir, BJD MP Santrupt Misra tells PTI, "Government should engage with the youth rather than use British methods."

AISA and other left parties are holding a protest near the BJP office even as the CJP has called for a protest at Jantar Mantar.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on the ongoing cjp protests said that the students have only come to protect democracy.

"They are youths and students. They have come only to protect democracy and demand that their votes not be deleted and that they retain the right to register as voters," he told reporters.

The CJP has announced that their national organization in charge, Ajinkya Shinde will lead the outfit until detained leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka are released.

The announcement was made through a post on their official X handle. The post also included a pre-recorded video message from Dipke anticipating his potential arrest.

The Chief Justice Of India has intervened on the behalf of Supreme Court Lawyers who had been detained for marching towards the Jantar Mantar protest site.

"Detaining them on the plane is wrong and unconstitutional," the NCP-SP leader told reporters.

The CJP had earlier said that their leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained after their plane landed before they had even deboarded.

AISA President Neha Bora along with other leaders like Dipankar Bhattacharya, Prashant Bhusan And Yogendra Yadav have begun their protest march.

Security personnel detain protesters at Connaught Place ahead of the protest called by the CJP.

Protesters allegedly stone-pelted security personnel at Imtiaz Ali Marg near Akashwani Bhawan after toppling barricades during the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) stir against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital on Saturday, officials said.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who was detained at Delhi airport earlier today, has said that the outfit’s organisation-in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, will lead the protest at Jantar Mantar.

In a social media video recorded before his detention, Dipke said, “Until Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are in detention, CJP’s Organization In-Charge Ajinkya Shinde will lead this protest at Jantar Mantar.”

Dipke had pre-recorded the video the previous night in anticipation of a possible arrest, CJP said.

AISA leader Neha Bora urged protesters to march towards Dilli Haat in a post on X, saying, “Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today! See you there!”

AAP leader Gopal Rai, along with his supporters, stages a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

CJP’s legal affairs head Ratna Singh moves Delhi Court seeking registration of FIR against policemen for wrongfully confining and restraining her from going to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Neha Bora, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav coming for CJP protest detained near INA market.

BJP National Spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra says, "...Jantar Mantar's story is not India's story. What is happening at Jantar Mantar, what you can see on TV and a few social media handles, is not India's story. India is calm and going ahead under good governance. We have been seeing that a few anarchist forces have been spreading anarchy in a corner of Delhi for the past few days. But today the anarchists have failed. The flop show of anarchist elements has completely collapsed. There was an attempt to hold India, the national capital, captive; that there be arson here, that there be violence here. But today, 'loktantra' has triumphed over 'bheedtantra'..."

Mamata Banerjee, TMC leaders detained from outside her Delhi residence, according to reports.

Devesh Chandra Srivastava, Special CP (Law & Order), Zone 1, says, "Extensive security arrangements have been put in place; we have deployed personnel in coordination with other agencies, including in border districts where pickets have been set up. Senior officers and police personnel across all districts remain vigilant in their respective areas. We are also receiving cooperation from citizens through community policing initiatives, such as 'Aman Committees' or 'Citizen Safety Committees', whose members are assisting the police in maintaining law and order. We are actively engaging with the public, urging them not to participate in any illegal protests. We are ensuring that people do not take part in unauthorized protests, as doing so would be unlawful. We are coordinating with all agencies, including the Central Armed Police Forces and police forces from neighboring states; overall, the situation is fully under control."

He adds, "Individuals who have gone to the site are being detained, though I do not have specific figures at the moment. However, as we have previously explained in detail regarding Jantar Mantar, outlining the reasons why permission was denied, no one will be allowed to stage a protest or assemble there."

Delhi Police has communicated to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke about the demise of his grandmother. It is now up to him whether he wants to stay back and continue the protest under detention or fly back for the last rites: Delhi Police Sources (ANI)

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Leaders have been detained from the national capital, according to media reports.

Workers of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and Left parties hold a protest in Kidwai Nagar demanding the withdrawal of SIR and the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

The CPI(M) held a protest in Malappuram over the arrest of party leaders during the anti-CEC protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi.

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) launched a legal helpline on Saturday to assist people facing detention or threats linked to protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

BJP MP Sambit Patra accused Rahul Gandhi of “spreading anarchy” over the INDIA bloc protest. Patra said Gandhi would not be doing this if he had worked harder during the election and not gone abroad.

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel said the government was halting metro trains, railway services and buses during the protest, contrasting this with earlier protests in which demonstrators blocked railways, halted buses and disrupted road traffic.

“This clearly shows that the government is terrified, and this fear is a good thing,” Baghel said.

In Ballia, Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari criticised the CJP protest, saying people should not mislead the public and that the country must be governed through democratic institutions and the Constitution, not force.

He said problems should be resolved through dialogue and discussion, accusing some people of deliberately weakening the country's constitutional framework and creating disorder.

AISA activist Neha Bora said she was in detention in a post on X, while calling on people to assemble at Safdarjung Flyover in Delhi. “The movement is not,” she wrote, urging people who could reach the spot to join the gathering and asking those stopped along the way to sit down and hold their position.

Security personnel are keeping watch over central Delhi through live feeds and body-camera footage as the CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continues.

Visuals are from the police control room at Kartavya Path Police Station.

Around 5,000 protesters had been detained across Delhi by 2 pm on Saturday and taken to temporary detention facilities set up at different locations across t he city, The Hindu reported.

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the government of restricting the right to protest as young people from across the country gathered in the national capital to demand their rights amid the CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

“Even the British acknowledged the right to raise one's voice,” Bharadwaj said, comparing the government's response with the British allowing Mahatma Gandhi to undertake the Dandi March. He said the government was “sowing the seeds of anarchy” by preventing people from raising their voices and deploying large numbers of police and paramilitary personnel.

Questioning the scale of the security deployment, Bharadwaj asked, “Has there been an attack by Pakistan? Or by Bangladesh? Or by China?”

Referring to the BJP as the “Cockroach Janata Party”, he challenged claims that protesters were Pakistani, Bangladeshi or foreign nationals. Bharadwaj said protesters had been courting arrest since morning and added, “We are not afraid of getting arrested.”

Delhi Police has detained around 1,000 protesters across the city during the CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said.

-PTI

Delhi Police said Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained in connection with the party’s protest call at Jantar Mantar, which had not been permitted.

Police officials said Dipke was informed of his grandmother’s death during the day and told when the funeral would take place. They added that he was offered help to travel to his hometown on humanitarian grounds.

After his detention, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, “Turn the entire country into Jantar Mantar.”

The All India Students’ Association (AISA) alleged that its president, Neha Bora, was being held in an isolated room following her detention, with police having taken her phone and barred lawyers from meeting her.

In a post on X, AISA said the restrictions violated Articles 19(1)(b), 21 and 22(1) of the Constitution and urged Delhi Police to allow her lawyers to meet her.

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the BJP government and Delhi Police had detained around 2,500 people across Delhi, including party workers, supporters, people unaffiliated with any political party and bystanders.

He said former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and five TMC MPs had staged a peaceful protest at a bus stop against alleged vote theft in Bengal, but were not allowed to continue. Comparing the government’s actions to “the era of Hitler”, he questioned why a government elected by the people was afraid of protests.

Banerjee also alleged that metro stations, railway stations and airports were being shut to prevent people from reaching protest venues. Questioning the government’s handling of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, he asked why it was trying to shield him.

He added that a 10-member INDIA bloc delegation had met the President the previous day and submitted a memorandum, and said the President had asked them for proof.

A total of 124 former IAS, IFS and allied services officers have issued an open letter to Indian citizens defending the Election Commission (EC) and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The signatories questioned allegations of electoral irregularities, arguing that they had not been supported by credible evidence.

Police detained around 200 people at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan for protesting in support of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, officials said.

Delhi Police detained over 3,000 people during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest against the Chief Election Commissioner, officials said.

Mumbai Police said over 400 people had been detained so far at August Kranti Maidan, the proposed venue for a protest in support of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) agitation in Delhi.

Actor Imran Khan was detained at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan, the proposed venue for a demonstration in support of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) agitation in Delhi.

Lawyers detained by Delhi Police for protesting sang the national anthem while in detention at Yamuna Sports Complex.

-LiveLaw

The Saket Court dismissed an application filed on behalf of Ratna Singh, head of legal affairs at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), seeking an FIR against police personnel over her alleged detention at her residence. The application also sought directions for her immediate release. Singh was released by police later that evening.

Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said he had been fighting Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for over a decade and understood them “inside out”.

Naming Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Gandhi said they were “slowly finding the space closing around them”.

He called on the authorities to arrest opposition leaders and young protesters, saying, “Arrest us all. We are surrounding you, and we are not going to back down.”

Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor alleged that the Election Commission was helping the ruling party across electoral processes, including voter-list preparation, changes to Forms 6 and 7, voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), election scheduling, implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, counting and the appointment of observers.

Speaking in Sitamarhi, Kishor said a large section of society had been dissatisfied with the poll body’s functioning and the conduct of elections over the past eight to 10 years. He said the concerns extended beyond Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to the functioning of the entire electoral process.

Actor Imran Khan said he was at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan as a citizen concerned about restrictions on freedom of movement and the suppression of people’s voices. He was detained by police later.

“I don't have demands. I am here as a citizen, as someone who lives in this city,” Khan said. He added that he was not in a position to make demands of anyone and was not part of any organisation.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said 45 metro stations closed at 9 pm on Friday due to security reasons would remain shut until 10 pm on Saturday, October 10. The situation would then be reviewed by security agencies, with further updates to follow.

Forty-five Delhi Metro stations, which were closed from 9 pm on Friday due to security reasons, will remain shut until 10 pm on Saturday, October 10. Security agencies will review the situation, and further updates will be shared accordingly.

Malda, West Bengal: BJP MP Khagen Murmu on Saturday accused the Opposition of spreading misinformation by joining the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Delhi. He alleged that West Bengal under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had become a “jungle raj” and claimed she was attempting to create a similar situation in the national capital. Murmu said attempts were being made to tarnish India's image and that action would be taken in accordance with the law.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale defended the police decision to deny permission for the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, saying such demonstrations cause inconvenience to the public. He alleged that violence and stone-pelting occurred during the party’s previous rally towards Parliament, prompting police to resort to a lathi-charge. Athawale also questioned the need for the CJP to demand resignations, saying Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had already resigned over the NEET paper leak issue.

On the CJP protest in Delhi, West Bengal Minister of State for Home and Hill Affairs Bishal Lama said those with grievances should approach the court and file an appeal. He said citizens must abide by the laws established under the Constitution and respect the Constitution as a mark of patriotism.

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after his release from detention, accused Delhi Police of behaviour unbecoming of a police force. He said he was proud to have participated in the protest against what he described as the denial of democracy.

AAP workers gheraoed Jaffarpur Kalan police station in Dwarka, alleging that party convener Arvind Kejriwal, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda and Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj had been detained.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the police and what he called BJP’s “goondas” of beating up students during the CJP protest in Delhi. He claimed the entire city had been shut down and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not understand that “the game is over”.

Gandhi also said Modi was “fighting for survival”, attributing this to the mood among students and the Opposition’s efforts. Addressing students, he said they had nothing to fear and that those responsible for destroying democracy would be brought to justice.

More than 7,000 protesters were detained during the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, officials said. Police are likely to register an FIR over the alleged assault on personnel during the demonstration.

The Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) legal head called for the release of Saurav Das, Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and other protesters, alleging that their detentions and house arrests, including his own, were illegal. In a post on X, he urged the Supreme Court to intervene, questioning why urgent hearings in cases involving personal liberty were not being held when state machinery curtailed people’s freedom.

The United Nations has expressed concern over reports of mass detentions of protesters, civil society members, lawyers and journalists in India ahead of and during Saturday’s demonstrations in Delhi.

In a statement dated October 10, UN Human Rights Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan called on Indian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and ensure that any restrictions on protests meet strict tests of necessity and proportionality.

He urged law enforcement agencies to exercise restraint, called for the immediate and unconditional release of all those arbitrarily detained, and asked the authorities to engage in meaningful dialogue to address the concerns raised by protesters.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned of a hunger strike or protest march if the detained leaders are not released by tomorrow.

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that Delhi Police forcibly took her away in a police van after she and others were stopped from going to Jantar Mantar to attend a programme organised by Abhijeet Dipke.

Banerjee said she had asked police personnel outside her residence whether they would be allowed to go to the protest site, but was told they would be stopped along the way. She said she and others then sat at a bus stop outside their residence to show support for the movement.

According to Banerjee, police later told them that even groups of three could not sit together. She alleged that the police forcibly removed them and drove them between several police stations for around two hours, with each station saying it had no space.

Questioning the restrictions, Banerjee asked, “If people aren't allowed to walk, sit, or even have the media cover the event, then who is this democracy for?” She said such actions only increased the importance of the movement.

TMC MP Sagarika Ghosh said the global attention surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had become a major sensation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Police of bringing further embarrassment to India by detaining CJP leaders. She described the action against the youth protest as “massive repression” and called it both brutal and ludicrous.

AAP leader Gopal Rai on Saturday accused the government of imposing a “black emergency” and undermining democracy amid the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

Rai alleged that protesters were being forcibly detained and ordinary people harassed, while metro and train services had been shut and a large number of police personnel deployed. He said the protest would continue until Kumar resigned and the FIR was cancelled, warning that demonstrators would continue to court arrest and fill jails if the authorities did not relent.

Mumbai Police detained around 600 people, including activist Tushar Gandhi, actor Imran Khan and CPI(M) workers, for protesting without permission in solidarity with the CJP’s Delhi demonstration. Several protesters alleged police manhandling. Gandhi was released after nine hours in detention, while demonstrators demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday accused the Congress, AAP, Left parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) of creating disorder during protests in the capital. She alleged that protesters provoked Delhi Police and security forces, praised them for maintaining order and said the law would take its course.

Delhi Police have released all detainees from detention centres except Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders, according to police sources. The sources said due legal process would be followed in the case of the detained CJP leaders.

The Supreme Court will hold a special hearing on Sunday at 10.30 am on a contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience of its October 9 order against a complete shutdown of public transport ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.

A bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will hear the plea, which seeks contempt proceedings against the Union Home Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner and DMRC chairperson. The petition alleges that gates at 45 Metro stations remained closed despite the court’s order.