CJP Protest Updates: All Delhi Metro Stations Back In Service

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for October 2, warning commuters of restrictions and regulated movement around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas.

Commuters have been asked to avoid the affected stretches wherever possible and plan their journeys in advance.

Traffic diversions and regulations will be in place around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, GPO, Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar Road, Parliament Street and adjoining roads.

“Please follow the directions of Delhi Traffic Police personnel, allow additional travel time and use alternate routes wherever possible,” the advisory said.

Motorists have also been asked to follow diversion signs and traffic directions to avoid congestion. The traffic police urged commuters to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with personnel deployed in the affected areas.

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the group would begin its protest in Mumbai on October 2, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

“Our demands are that he face criminal charges, that the SIR be frozen, that elections be conducted using the 2025 electoral rolls, and that an independent body choose a new CEC,” Dipke said.

He added, “The protest will continue until the CEC quits his post.”

The first is the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and initiation of criminal proceedings against him.

The second is to freeze the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and restore the January 2025 electoral roll.

The third is to repeal the 2023 law governing the Election Commission and introduce reforms to the poll panel.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said entry and exit at 11 metro stations will remain closed “till further notice” amid security arrangements in central Delhi.

The affected stations are Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chawri Bazar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and New Delhi.

DMRC said the interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi and Central Secretariat stations.

Delhi Police has denied permission for a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Gandhi Jayanti and stepped up security in and around New Delhi, officials said.

The protest, called by the All India Students' Association (AISA), Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan, is scheduled to begin at 11 am on October 2.

Police sources said around 3,000 to 4,000 people are expected to attend, prompting additional security arrangements in the area.

Central Armed Police Forces personnel have been deployed alongside Delhi Police teams at Jantar Mantar and other points in the New Delhi district. Barricades have also been placed at entry and exit points and other sensitive locations to regulate movement, officials said.

The organisers are seeking the resignation or impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in electoral rolls and the conduct of elections. They have also raised concerns over the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and protection of voting rights.

AAP leaders and workers, members of the Indian Youth Congress and others are expected to join the protest, sources said.

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Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticised the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar while speaking about the protests in Delhi and Mumbai over the SIR issue.

Wadettiwar claimed the law governing the appointment of the Election Commission was amended to remove the Leader of the Opposition from the selection panel, and alleged that the amended appointment process lacks a constitutional basis.

“If the right to vote is taken away, if the right to vote is stolen, then it appears that democracy in this country will not remain alive in the future,” he said.

Wadettiwar said any removal or denial of people's right to vote would threaten democracy.

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New Delhi DCP Sachin Sharma said Section 163 of the BNSS is in force in the district ahead of the proposed Jantar Mantar protest.

“Protests, demonstrations, marches and similar activities are not permitted,” Sharma said, adding that preventive security arrangements had been made.

He urged people not to come to the area for protests or demonstrations and asked them to follow the law and cooperate with the police.

Sharma said circulars, notifications and public awareness messages were also being issued about road restrictions and Metro services.

Police and Rapid Action Force personnel, along with a Riot Control Vehicle, have been deployed at Jantar Mantar amid a protest call by activists, political leaders and civil society representatives against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Entry and exit gates at the following Metro stations have been closed until further notice Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Teerth, Mandi House and Lok Kalyan Marg, have been closed until further notice.

Entry and exit at Mandi House Metro station have been closed until further notice.

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are in force in New Delhi district, with heavy police deployment in parts of central Delhi amid a protest call by activists, political leaders and civil society representatives against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Goa Chief Electoral Officer's office said 88 of the 97 voters left out of the electoral roll have filed Form 6 and their applications have been accepted.

The CEO's office said three of the remaining voters are Portuguese passport holders, while six are currently outside India. Officials are trying to contact those living abroad for further action.

The Goa CEO has also announced a special drive to enrol eligible voters who were left out, along with young and first-time voters.

The Vasai Lawyers Association in Maharashtra's Palghar district has offered free legal assistance to members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) if they face what the group described as “repression”.

“Democratic values should remain alive and for that, if they need any such help on the judicial forum, some lawyers like us will definitely do the work for them free of charge,” association spokesperson Digambar Desai told reporters.

The offer comes as CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is scheduled to hold a protest in Mumbai against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Mumbai Police, however, has not granted permission for the proposed protest at Shivaji Park.

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Delhi Police said eight to nine zones have been created in and around Jantar Mantar as part of the security arrangements, with a senior IPS officer deployed in each zone.

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Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj said he reached Jantar Mantar from his home without using a car, scooter or other vehicle, despite several nearby Metro stations being closed.

“The nearby Metro stations are closed, but you can get off at the stations that are open and, if you walk peacefully towards Jantar Mantar, you will be able to reach here,” Bharadwaj said.

He said he expected Gen Z, elderly people and women to reach the protest site later in the day and called protesting a constitutional right.

On the question of police permission, Bharadwaj said, “Why would the government give permission for a protest against itself?” He added that Jantar Mantar is a designated protest site and said permission was not required to hold a demonstration there.

JMM leader Manoj Pandey criticised the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying he believed changes were being made to the exercise after public pressure.

“When public pressure mounted, they began to make a U-turn. Governments have bowed to agitations in the past; it just takes someone to force them to do so,” Pandey said.

He alleged that the Election Commission had tried to “hoodwink the people of the country” and said he believed a situation of public uprising was emerging in the country.

Pandey also criticised the government, saying, “One individual has held the country hostage, yet this government remains completely unmoved.”

Security has been heightened at Janpath as activists, political leaders and civil society representatives call for protests against the Election Commissioner.

Samajwadi Party leader Fakhrul Hasan Chand said the Opposition will hold a democratic protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 6 and demand his resignation. He said the Opposition would also seek an investigation into allegations against Kumar and push for changes in the process of appointing Election Commissioners.

Saurabh Bharadwaj, who reached Jantar Mantar to join the protest against the Election Commission, was detained by Delhi Police. The detention comes amid heightened security and restrictions around the protest site, where police had not granted permission for the gathering.

Police barriers have been placed near the Nizamuddin area as security is heightened in Central Delhi. The arrangements come amid the possibility of protests against the Election Commission. Security measures have been stepped up in parts of the capital as activists, political leaders and civil society representatives are expected to gather.

Delhi Police evicted AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj and others as they gathered at Jantar Mantar for a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita have been imposed across New Delhi district ahead of the proposed demonstration.

Delhi Police detained protesters during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Protests were held amid heightened security and prohibitory orders in New Delhi.

Singer Vishal Dadlani backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai. In a video shared by CJP, Dadlani urged people to join the demonstration at Shivaji Park and called for Kumar’s resignation. CJP has announced nationwide protests, beginning with Friday’s demonstration in Mumbai.

Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for October 2, warning commuters about traffic restrictions and regulated movement around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas. The measures come ahead of a proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with protesters demanding his resignation. Security arrangements have also been heightened across Delhi.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said entry and exit at 11 stations will remain closed until further notice. Interchange facilities will continue at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, INA, New Delhi and Central Secretariat. The affected stations include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Seva Teerth, Lok Kalyan Marg, Chawri Bazar and Ramakrishna Ashram Marg.

Congress leader P Chidambaram criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded his resignation. Chidambaram questioned the deletion of 13.30 crore voters and alleged that affected electors were denied due process and could not vote in recent Assembly elections.

He cited objections raised by the Maharashtra chief electoral officer, an early retirement application by the Odisha CEO and an enquiry ordered by the Karnataka CEO into bulk Form 7 applications. Chidambaram also referred to questions raised by the Bombay High Court and called for the publication of ECI records, including minutes and objections raised by other Election Commissioners.

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj posted a video after being detained at Jantar Mantar during the protest against the Election Commission. He wrote, “Arrested from Jantar Mantar. Inqlaab Zindabad.”

Delhi Police deployed drones for security surveillance around Jantar Mantar as AAP held a protest against the Election Commission. Activists, political leaders and civil society representatives had called for demonstrations.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj urged protesters not to fear police, even if they use lathis, as he said Arvind Kejriwal would try to join despite police presence outside his residence.

NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai. She said it was unfortunate that protests were needed over various issues and announced a major demonstration in Delhi on October 6, saying the Opposition would continue its fight over alleged vote theft, democracy and the Constitution.

The main protest site at Jantar Mantar has been completely barricaded, with entry and exit restricted for the general public amid heightened security arrangements ahead of the demonstration, reported The Hindu.

BJP MP Bhola Singh accused the Opposition of creating confusion by repeatedly raising allegations against the government and Election Commission. He said that if Congress believes elections were not conducted fairly, it should seek fresh polls in states it governs. Singh also questioned Rahul Gandhi’s election victory and asked whether he would resign.

Abhijeet Dipke mimics an autowala in a video, urging Mumbaikars to join CJP’s October 2 protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

At Jantar Mantar, RJD MP Manoj Jha questioned the need for permission to hold protests, invoking Mahatma Gandhi and Gandhi Jayanti. He said he would participate in the demonstration and alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah would not be able to hide their alleged wrongdoing.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said people could reach Jantar Mantar to peacefully protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the ECI, citing lower metro fares and urging Gen-Z to join.

The Internet Freedom Foundation condemned the mobile internet shutdown in Connaught Place ahead of a protest at Jantar Mantar, calling for immediate restoration and publication of the suspension order.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said entry and exit at Barakhamba metro station have been closed until further notice amid heightened security arrangements in Central Delhi.

Members of SFI and DYFI protested against the Election Commission and SIR exercise at Jantar Mantar, while AAP leaders separately demonstrated in Central Delhi over the issue.

CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during a protest by CPI(M), SFI and DYFI near Jantar Mantar over SIR.

Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar reviewed security arrangements at Jantar Mantar alongside senior police officials as protests against the Election Commission and CEC Gyanesh Kumar continued in Central Delhi.

Delhi Metro closed entry and exit at 12 stations on Friday amid protest calls by AAP and student groups at Jantar Mantar. The protesters are demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision and SIR. Interchange remains available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi and Central Secretariat.

Delhi Police has detained around 150 protesters, including AAP leaders and AISA workers, near the Jantar Mantar protest site, an official said.

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Congress general secretary in-charge Jairam Ramesh accused the Election Commission of violating electoral laws through its ECINet voter roll system.

“By restricting access of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) to the ECINet voter roll system and by overruling EROs in states like Goa, West Bengal and others, the ECI controlled by the CEC has violated The Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960,” Ramesh said.

He also alleged that the ECI's earlier claim that ECINet was developed in compliance with electoral laws was false.

Ramesh said the Congress, INDIA bloc, citizens and civil society groups would hold protests across the country starting today and seeking accountability over the alleged violations.

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Security forces have been deployed around Shivaji Park and Dadar station in Mumbai ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed 4 pm protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, despite police denying permission for the gathering.

Police and railway authorities have stationed personnel, including women officers, at key locations and put up barricades around major entry points to Shivaji Park, an official said.

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke earlier paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in south Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti.

The CJP has demanded transparency in the appointment of the CEC and called for the 2025 voter list to remain unchanged.

Delhi Police detained more than 500 protesters, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Anurag Dhanda, Atishi and Sanjay Singh, during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on Friday.

Former Union minister P Chidambaram said the demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation was only the beginning and called for decisions taken by the Election Commission since May 2026 to be reversed.

“The demand is Gyanesh Kumar must resign. The next demands will come,” Chidambaram said after the INDIA bloc meeting.

He also called for the publication of the Election Commissioners' letters, minutes and objections over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu had raised objections 14 times in 10 months.

Chidambaram also cited claims by Joshi and Sandhu that the three Election Commissioners had not met for several months and that decisions were taken by Kumar without the other two commissioners' consent or approval.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called Prime Minister Narendra Modi “darpok” (coward) in a post on X amid the ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid questioned changes made to Form 6, saying they were not authenticated or supported by the Election Commission.

“There are lots of questions about Form 6, Form 7 and Form 8. Ultimately, these questions are based on how the decision-making has happened,” Khurshid said.

He said people excluded under the modified Form 6 were unsure whether reverting to the original form would allow their applications to be considered afresh.

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Congress MLA Aradhana Mishra Mona said the party's ‘Save Democracy’ campaign was aimed at protecting voting rights amid allegations of large-scale voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

“The biggest strength of democracy is the vote. If there is no vote, democracy will cease to exist,” Mishra said.

She said Congress and INDIA bloc members would take part in the campaign across the country and work to protect every single vote.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said what he called a “fake narrative” about the Election Commission had been “busted” following the press conference by the three Election Commissioners.

“The entire matter has been exposed. Following the press conference held by the three Election Commissioners, their fake narrative has been busted,” Fadnavis said.

He added that attempts to push what he called a “fake narrative” would not succeed.

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On the INDIA bloc's call for a 'Samvidhan Bachao Yatra', BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said democracy in India remained strong and criticised the opposition's allegations against the Election Commission.

“Wherever elections have been held in the country recently, the public has given us an overwhelming majority; yet, those who have lost elections 99 times are trying to find a way to pin the blame for their defeat on the Election Commission,” Hussain said.

He alleged that the opposition targets the Election Commission after losing elections and said the protests were aimed at gaining power.

DCP New Delhi Sachin Sharma said some people had sustained injuries and that authorities were assessing the situation.

“Some people have sustained injuries; we are assessing,” Sharma said when asked whether any police personnel on duty had been injured.

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Congress MP Imran Masood said the protest would be conducted in accordance with Gandhian ideology.

“We are Gandhians. We will protest in accordance with Gandhian ideology,” Masood said.

He added, “Gyanesh Kumar must go.”

Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh said the INDIA bloc would march to the Election Commission on October 6, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

“The government is under total pressure because the entire country wants to remove Gyanesh Kumar,” Suresh said, alleging that Kumar had diluted the independence and constitutional rights of the Election Commission and wanted to help the BJP.

Suresh also alleged that voters had been left out of electoral rolls, saying this was among the reasons the INDIA bloc had launched its campaign.

Congress MP Jebi Mather said INDIA bloc MPs would march to the Election Commission on October 6 as part of a series of protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

“The government tried to ignore, fight, tease, but ultimate victory will be of the opposition, of the students, of the youth of the country. Because Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign,” Mather said.

She added that Kumar “has no other option” and said the protests would continue.

Delhi Police detained more than 700 people, including AAP leaders and members of student organisations, at Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas on Friday as protesters gathered to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha and Atishi were among those detained, police said.

Around 700 SFI members attempting to reach Jantar Mantar were stopped at the Ashoka Road roundabout, with many detained, a police source said.

Police also stopped AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh from proceeding towards the protest site.

At the Jantar Mantar protest site, former CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya said protesters were being stopped from moving around and defended their right to demonstrate.

“We are being told not to go here or there... No one wants to protest, but when you make mistakes, and we have to protest against them,” Dahiya said.

“Protest anywhere in the country; it is a matter of right to vote,” she added.

Protesting workers from SFI and DYFI who were marching towards Jantar Mantar were arrested by Delhi Police with them being reportedly taken away in buses.

AISA leader Neha slammed Delhi Police in an X post for 'draggin citizens' on the streets of delhi.

"History will remember you Delhi Police and whose side you were on, who you were trying to save and who you attacked," she said.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan backed the SIR exercise saying its objective is to ensure no ineligible person remains on electoral rolls.

"If there is a wrong name in the voter list, if a person is no longer alive, should his name remain on the voter list? Should it be removed? If someone is not a citizen of India, should his name remain on the electoral roll?" the Agriculture Minister said to the crowd at an event in goa.

"Congress is continuously spreading lies. For the past few days, I have been hearing Congress spread lies about the BJP. They have no concrete evidence regarding vote theft. Vote theft was done by the Congress scion himself. These people are spreading lies. I am surprised that those who saw systems collapse and people suffer during their time are now talking about unemployment and the system. During their time, jobs were sold for money, and farmers faced difficulties in selling their crops and receiving payments. Today, under the leadership of Narendra Modi, farmers face neither difficulties in selling their crops nor problems with payments, which reach them on time," the Haryana Chief Minister told reporters.

People are starting to gather at Shivaji Park in Mumbai which has been chosen as the venue for CJP's "Jail Bharo Andolan".

"PM Modi, Home Minister and Gyanesh Kumar have looted democracy; INDIA bloc will fight against this," Tiwari told PTI when asked about 'Democracy Bachao March' in Lucknow.

Youth Congress workers hold protest against the Election Commission in Delhi

"Almost all political parties except the BJP are protesting. How the voter is being hijacked—they are removing voters, specifically those who are against the BJP... There was no question of Mamata Banerjee losing; she has been a leader for 40–50 years, having built her political career and developed the region. Yet, PM Modi wants to implement this strategy of removing such leaders across the entire country. Now that his true face has been exposed... Aadhaar cards are being issued with the approval of the Union government. Ensure no duplication takes place. With this, one can vote in only one place," he told ANI.

“Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar have begun across the country. Stealing votes means stealing democracy. The astonishing thing is this: what kind of dictatorial government is this, where they are not arresting Gyanesh Kumar, the person accused of stealing votes, or putting him in jail? Instead, they are rounding up and imprisoning those who raise their voices against him, those who protest, demand his removal, call for an end to alleged vote theft, and seek to protect democracy. They detained Atishi ji; they detained us. What were we saying? We were simply saying that Gyanesh Kumar is a vote chor and must step down from his post at all costs. The time has come. There is great anger among the people. Protests have started in Mumbai, Delhi, and across the nation," he told ANI.

A group of people identifying themselves as members of "Gen next Mumbai" holds a protest against the Cockroach Janata Party in Mumbai

"This is a fight to save the democracy of the country and to protect the vote of the common man. The votes of common people are being snatched by PM Modi and Union Home Minister Shah through the Election Commission of India. This is a do-or-die fight for the Congress party, the INDIA Alliance, and all other opposition parties. We are not going to allow this to happen...We are ready to go to jail to save democracy. The entire leadership is ready to go to jail. We are ready. Let them prepare all the jails and fill them with us," he said.

CJP Launched its protest from Shivaji Park in Mumbai and was joined by Actor naseeruddin Shah.

"Am I dreaming?" Dipke wrote in a post where he shared Shah's visit.

The CJP began its protest from Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The movement shared a post saying "Season 2 begins," referencing the previous succesful protest they held against Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Government is so incompetent that we have to protest again in two months says CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke at Shivaji Park.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged Mahrashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to send protestors gathered at Shivaji Park to jail.

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi joined Dipke and CJP at their protest against Gyanesh Kumar at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Dipke had earlier met bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah as well as Vishal Dadlani.

"CJP was, is, and will always remain a platform where women can turn up and voice their opinions. Every woman can treat CJP as her own platform," The movement said in a post on X.

“DCP Sachin Sharma is Amit Shah’s General Dyer. He was responsible for the brutal crackdown and didn’t spare even little girls,” the CJP founder said.

CJP leader and spokesperson Saurav Das warned Delhi Police for their response to the protests happening in Delhi today.

"Delhi Police has again resorted to brutality, improve or we will improve you," he said, according to PTI.

"When a government becomes weak, it resorts to injustice. When the time comes for a government to leave office, it files false cases and puts pressure on people. Those who have been winning elections through the Election Commission have faced allegations from time to time. People across the country and all political parties are raising questions about the credibility of the Election Commission and the government. At such a time, the government and constitutional institutions should at least remain impartial. They compromise their impartiality because they appear weak. Their time is up, and that is why they are resorting to injustice and sending people to jail," he told reporters.

"Lakhs of people have gathered on the streets of Mumbai to take on a fascist, and they won’t back off! They are here to save Gandhi’s India, and they mean it! Happy Gandhi Jayanti, everyone," the post said.

A report by The Hindu has stated that the police officers who arrested AISA leader Neha did not wear their name tags.

“That is not a massive protest; it is just a dramatic protest. What is there to it? Why did they raise that issue yesterday? As the Chief Minister of Karnataka, all the officials were under his authority. How could they mislead people regarding the SIR issue? What has he been doing over the last two or three months? What have his party workers actually been doing? Why have they failed?” he told reporters.

This is a question of our democracy. It is a question of our rights. It is a question of our voice. We have been told since childhood to cast our votes, claim our rights, and raise our voices. But when our fundamental right is snatched away or manipulated, what is a person supposed to do? Naturally, they will protest, and this "people's power" is unstoppable now. Once the spark is lit, you can see how it spreads; it is happening all across India...The names of thousands upon thousands of people have been removed from the lists...After today's protest, we will see if action is taken or if we have to keep fighting this battle. We have to fight the battle for as long as it takes," the veteran actress said.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said that a ‘morcha’ in Goa, Bengaluru, Kolkata will be held ‘until Gyanesh Kumar resigns’.

"This absolutely ought to happen on the streets... As representatives of the people, political parties have a duty in a democracy to take to the streets... The anger directed at Gyanesh Kumar, the Election Commission, and the government is not going to subside," he told ANI.

Entry and exit gates of all Metro Stations of the Delhi Metro network are now open. The interchange facility at New Delhi Metro Station is also available: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

“What you’re seeing in Mumbai is just the trailer. Take out whatever you need to take out, the final showdown we’ll have at Jantar Mantar,” CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Rank said targeting Delhi Police at Shivaji Park.