Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Released By Court, Dhruv Rathee Also Freed

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Oct 10, 2026

Delhi CJP Protest Highlights: The Supreme Court has directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and asked them to ensure that Delhi Metro functions normally, and that there is no disruption to internet services, subject to law and order conditions, amid a protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against alleged electoral roll irregularities.

About 3,000 people were detained across Delhi as massive police action countered the CJP's call to gather at Jantar Mantar to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

Those detained included CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, and four former chief ministers: AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, Trinamool Congress founder Mamata Banerjee, and the Left's Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar.

While Dipke, Das and Ranka were released after a court order this morning, others were released last night.

The police have not granted permission for the protest, and several steps have been taken by authorities to maintain law and order.

Here are the Highlights on CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0 Protest in Delhi today:

Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory For Monday

Left-leaning Student Outfits Hold Rally In Kolkata, Demand Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation

Several Left-leaning student organisations on Sunday held a rally in the metropolis, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise.

The outfits also condemned the police action on protesters in New Delhi.

More than 3,000 students participated in the rally organised by the Students' Federation of India, All India Students' Federation (AISF), All India Students' Association (AISA) and the All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO), among others, SFI central executive committee member Subhajit Sarkar said.

The procession passed through Esplanade, where vehicular traffic was disrupted for around an hour, before culminating at Rani Rashmoni Avenue.

The protesters also raised slogans demanding Kumar's removal.

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CPI(M) MP John Brittas Injured During Police Detention, Writes To President

CPI(M) leader John Brittas was injured after Delhi Police personnel allegedly manhandled him during Sunday's protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, with the Rajya Sabha MP being taken to the RML Hospital for an X-ray and a medical examination.

Brittas was physically lifted by police personnel during his detention. A video shared by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) showed him collapsing on the steps of a bus, following which he was taken to the hospital for an examination to check for possible chest injuries.

After the incident, Brittas wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, the Rajya Sabha chairman and the chief justice of India (CJI) seeking urgent intervention, accountability and an independent investigation into the alleged police assault.

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CJP Holds Protest At Goodluck Chowk In Pune; Several Detained

Several Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists were detained on Sunday during a protest at Goodluck Chowk in Pune seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, police officials said.

Amid sloganeering by protesters, police began clearing the site through detentions after requests to clear the site failed, they added. Several people were taken away in police vehicles. Women reportedly constituted a majority of those detained.

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"This Is Not The India We Want": Rahul Gandhi On Detention Of Protestors

"Yesterday, the nation's young came out in Delhi to peacefully protest. They came with love in their hearts, not hatred or anger. They were beaten, both by cops and BJP goons. This is not the India we want. Tomorrow, we will march to the Supreme Court as Indians, united beyond party, gender, caste, community and state," Rahul Gandhi said.

"Youth, all opposition parties, civil society groups, all those who believe in democracy and stand by the Constitution of India, will walk with us. We will submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice on behalf of the nation, demanding an end to vote chori, halting of SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar," Gandhi added.

Police Detain Several Demonstrators In Goa, Block Entry To Azad Maidan

Goa police on Sunday detained several protesters who were heading to the Cockroach Janta party's agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar here, cracking down on them before the demonstration could even begin.

Authorities rounded up dozens of demonstrators as they arrived at Azad Maidan, and stopped senior figures, including former Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Ferdin Rebello, from entering the venue and forcing the protest onto the adjacent main road.

Several protesters, including CJP leader Amreen Shaikh, were taken into custody.

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Delhi Police Releases Video Of Informing Abhijeet Dipke About His Grandmother's Death

Activist Anjali Damania Detained In Mumbai

Activist Anjali Damania was detained after reaching Mumbai's Shivaji Park to take part in a protest in support of CJP.

Abhijeet Dipke Says He Did Not Sign Bond Saying "Won't Protest"

Delhi Police Did Not Give Us Detention Notice, Seized Phones: CJP's Saurav Das

CJP's Saurav Das has claimed that Delhi Police did not give them a formal detention notice and seized their phones.

"We weren't allowed to contact our lawyer," he told reporters in Delhi.

Delhi Police forcefully entered airplane and "kidnapped us", he said.

4 Men Claiming To Be From Hindu Raksha Dal Arrested For Assaulting CJP Protesters

Four men claiming to be members of the right-wing Hindu Raksha Dal have been arrested for allegedly assaulting students and pushing and hitting women in Delhi during the CJP protest on October 10. Read more

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Says He Didn't Sign Any Bond For Release

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has said that he has not signed any bond or undertaking for his release.

Abhijeet Dipke Heads Back To Maharashtra After Grandmother's Death

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has said that he is returning to his village in Maharashtra to stay with his family after his grandmother's death.

"Heading back to my village to be with my family during this moment of grief... The CJP will neither back down nor be intimidated," he wrote on social media.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against authorities alleging violation of the court's direction. The Centre has been told to reply by October 13.

"There Is Right To Protest But Should Be Within Police Act": Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has said that there is a right to protest but it should be within the police act.

"Metro Should Function Normally": Supreme Court On Delhi Curbs

The Supreme Court has said it will pass an interim order that metro should function in all normality until law and order situation arises.

A bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also said that internet in the areas near the Jantar Mantar protest site should be restored.

Lawyers should not be impeded in discharging their professional duties, the bench said.

'Remove Barricades Unless Absolutely Required': Supreme Court To Centre

The Supreme Court has told the Centre to "remove barricades unless absolutely required" as it said that the free movement of the public should be normalised.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Supreme Court Hears Petitions

The Supreme Court is currently hearing petitions arising from the police action and restrictions on public transport during the CJP protests in Delhi on Saturday.

"We will hear all parties and ensure no inconvenience is caused," the top court said.

"Will grant hearing to all lawyers. We are not here to trivialise what happened," the court added.

"I Was Kidnapped": YouTuber Dhruv Rathee After Being Released From Detention

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has said he was "kidnapped" on Saturday morning, hours after he was released from detention.

In a self-recorded video posted on X, he said he was picked up from his Gurugram home by around 20 policemen in plain clothes at around 7 am.

"As soon as the bedroom door opened, I woke up and I saw what is happening. How did so many people suddenly come into the bedroom. Before I could even react, these people literally kidnapped me and took me away," he said.

He said he was using the word kidnap as this was not an arrest or a detention.

"Detention would be if I had gone to a protest, I was protesting there, then the police is detaining, that's a different thing. Arrest would be if some policeman comes, shows his uniform, shows his name plate, gives me an arrest warrant that look, this is the section, these are the charges, come with us to the police station, I would have happily gone. But none of this happened," he said.

First Pic Of Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka After Being Released

The first picture of Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka has surfaced after they were released by the court. Their lawyer, Ratna Singh, was also seen with them.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Cops On Releasing Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das

Delhi Police has confirmed that Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released after a bail bond as surety bond of Rs 50,000 was filled for "maintaining peace and good behaviour" for a period of one year.

"Don't Breach Peace For 1 Year": Abhijeet Dipke Released By Court

A CJP lawyer has said that the condition for the release of their leaders -- Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das -- is that they can't "breach peace" for one year.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Over 20 Cases Filed Over Saturday Protests

Over 20 cases have been registered regarding the protests held in Delhi yesterday. The cases have been filed for the assault of police personnel and violations of prohibitory orders.

Abhijeet Dipke, 2 CJP Leaders Released By Court On Day 2 Of Protest

Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been released by a court in Delhi.

They were taken away from inside a flight after it landed in Delhi on Saturday. They were then releaed by the court of the executive magistrate in Delhi Cantonment this morning.

Their preventive arrests happened on the second day of the planned protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the voter roll cleanup exercise Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Delhi CJP Protest News Live Updates: Dhruv Rathee Released

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by police at his Gurugram home last morning, has been released.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Metro Stations Remain Open

The Delhi Metro stations are currently open, with the police deploying heavy personnel at entry and exit gates. Buses for detention are still parked outside the gates.

3 CJP Leaders' Preventive Arrests

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka have been put under preventive arrest by Delhi Police.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke, Other CJP Leaders Appear Before Executive Magistrate

Detained CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station at 9 AM today, their legal head has said.

"A Delhi police official informed me about this in the morning. As CJP’s Legal Head, I will be at the police station along with other advocates representing us," Ratna Singh posted on X.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Supreme Court To Hold Special Hearing On Metro Closure, Protest Detentions

The Supreme Court will hold a special hearing today on two petitions arising from the police action and restrictions on public transport during the CJP protests in Delhi on Saturday. One of the petitions calls for contempt proceedings against the government for allegedly violating the court's directions and the other is a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of opposition leaders, lawyers and journalists.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana is scheduled to hear the matters.

The petition alleges that authorities continued to shut Delhi Metro stations and restrict train services despite the Supreme Court's direction that public transport should not be brought to a complete halt because of the protests. The second challenges the preventive detention of opposition leaders and seeks their release.

The contempt petition has been filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, who has named Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chairperson D Thara as respondents.

The petition alleges that the authorities deliberately disobeyed the Supreme Court's October 9 order, which directed the Centre to ensure that there was no "complete prohibition" of metro and train services connecting Delhi in view of the protests announced for October 10.

During Friday's hearing, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed the Centre to ensure that metro and train services coming into Delhi were not completely suspended on October 10 because of the planned demonstrations. Read more

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Traffic Curbs In Delhi Amid CJP's Fresh Protest Call

Traffic restrictions will continue for a second consecutive day today in view of the Cockroach Janta Party's fresh call for protest, with diversions likely at 30 key points across Delhi.

According to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police late Saturday, diversions will be enforced from 6 am on Sunday, depending on the prevailing situation, and traffic movement may be affected around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and several other intersections in Central Delhi.

Delhi CJP Protest News Live Updates: Over 3,000 People Were Detained Yesterday

The demonstrations will be held a day after about 3,000 people were detained across Delhi as massive police action countered the CJP's call to gather at Jantar Mantar to demand Kumar's resignation. Those detained included four former chief ministers: AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, Trinamool Congress founder Mamata Banerjee, and the Left's Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar.

Most of the detainees were released by night, though the CJP's top leadership -- Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka -- and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee remained in custody.

Delhi CJP Protest News Live Updates: CJP Calls For Fresh Protest At Jantar Mantar Today

The CJP has vowed to continue protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, announcing another demonstration at Jantar Mantar at 10 am today.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Traffic Curbs In Delhi On Sunday Amid CJP's Fresh Protest Call; Diversions At 30 Key Points

Traffic restrictions will continue for a second consecutive day on Sunday in view of the law and order situation surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party's fresh call for protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with diversions likely at 30 key points across Delhi.

According to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police late Saturday, diversions will be enforced from 6 am on Sunday, depending on the prevailing situation, and traffic movement may be affected around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and several other intersections in Central Delhi.

The restrictions come after CJP and prominent student organisations, including the Students' Federation of India (SFI), announced that protests would continue until their demands were met.

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Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: 'Will Not Go Back Till Cec Resigns': CJP Calls For Fresh Protest At Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday vowed to continue protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, announcing another demonstration at Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, even as the Delhi Traffic Police warned of possible restrictions across New Delhi and central Delhi.

"The government must have thought we will return home after the detentions today. This fear of Modi, Shah shows we have won half the fight," said Shinde, who's leading the protest as key members of CJP remain under detention.

"As many people as you detain, we will not go back till Gyanesh Kumar resigns. We will head to Jantar Mantar again at 10 am tomorrow," Shinde said.

He urged people to join the demonstration in large numbers and continue protesting even if stopped by the police.

"Come to Jantar Mantar in large numbers, and protest wherever Delhi Police stops you," he said.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: INDIA Bloc To Hold Protest March In Delhi On Monday: KC Venugopal

The INDIA bloc will hold a protest march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh on the "vote chori" issue in Delhi on Monday, while a delegation of its senior leaders will submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India for his intervention in the matter, Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said on Saturday.

The Congress appeals to every Indian concerned about the survival of democracy to join the INDIA bloc's "massive" protest march in Delhi on Monday against the nationwide "vote chori" orchestrated by the Modi-Shah regime, Venugopal said on X.

"Yesterday, we held a comprehensive meeting with various leaders to prepare for this march," he said.

"INDIA MPs, leaders, workers and all concerned citizens will be holding a huge protest march against Gyanesh and Co, and a delegation of our senior leaders will submit a memorandum to the Hon'ble CJI (Surya Kant) for his intervention in this crisis," the Congress general secretary said.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Entry, Exit Gates Of All Delhi Metro Stations Reopen

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: 3,000 Protestors Released From Detention

3,000 protestors who were detained on Saturday have been released. However, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee are still in custody.

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE | Centre's Tackling Of Delhi Protests Reminder Of Treatment Meted Out To Kashmiris: Farooq Abdullah

The Centre's tackling of protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi is a reminder of the treatment people of Kashmir have faced over years, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday, asserting that "suppressing" the voice of the opposition, and denying people the right to raise legitimate concerns, "undermines" the spirit of democracy.

In a statement issued here, Abdullah said good governance and effective administration require a strong, active and empowered opposition that can highlight public grievances and hold the government accountable.

The role of the opposition in a democracy is not confined to criticism alone, but also includes representing public aspirations, reviewing government policies and safeguarding constitutional and democratic values, he said.

The former chief minister said "suppressing" the voice of the opposition, refusing to tolerate dissent and denying people the right to raise legitimate concerns "undermines" the spirit of democracy and renders claims of good governance "meaningless".

"A strong democratic system rests on freedom of expression, respect for differing opinions, public participation and institutional accountability. Any departure from these fundamental principles is detrimental to democracy," he added.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Kapil Sibal Questions Legality Of Detentions, Alleges Several Protesters Taken To Undisclosed Locations

Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Saturday questioned the legality of detaining people to restrict them from participating in the protest at Jantar Mantar demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and alleged that several protesters were taken to undisclosed locations.

"If a person or a community wants to protest peacefully, then who is in danger? The society is not in danger. It seems that the government is in danger," he argued.

Sibal questioned why people travelling to Delhi by train and air were being detained before reaching the protest venue, and cited several names of people he said had been held in Karnataka and West Bengal.

"If a youth gets on a train, will you arrest him? On what basis will you arrest him? What kind of law is this," he asked.

Sibal also questioned the practice of taking detainees to undisclosed locations without informing their families about their whereabouts.

"You formally arrest someone. Tell us where you are taking him," he said.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: CJP Claims No Contact With Leaders 10 Hours After Detention

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Police Issues Clarification

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory For Sunday

Diversions will be enforced starting from 06:00 AM on 11.10.2026 depending upon prevailing situation. General public is informed that movement at following points and surrounding stretches might remain affected:-

1.Round About Shankar Road-Vande Matram 'T' Point towards New Delhi

2.Dhaula Kuan Flyover

3.Round About Jhandewalan

4.Round About Panchkuian

5.Round About Mandi House

6.Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W-Point)

7.Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point)

8.Minto Road/Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg

9.Guru Nanak Chowk

10.Chemsford Road - Outer Circle Connaught Place T-Point

11.Bharion Road- MGM (Ring Road) T-Point

12.Lodhi Road Flyover

13.Round About Neela Gumbad

14.Madarsa T- Point

15.Round About Samrat Hotel

16.Sardar Patel Marg- Panchsheel Marg Crossing

17.Under Bhikaji Kama Place

18.Under Moti Bagh Flyover

19.Ring Road-San Martin Marg T-Point

20.Round About Ashoka Road - Jantar Mantar Road

21.Round About Windsor Palace

22.Tolstoy-Janpath Crossing

23.Round About Rail Bhawan

24.Jai Singh Road - Sansad Marg Crossing

25.Outer Circle Connaught Place -Barakhamba Road T-Point

26.Round About Gol Dak Khana

27.Round About Patel Chowk

28.Jai Singh Road - Ashoka Road T-Point

29.Round About RML Hospital

30.Outer Circle Connaught Place - Sansad Marg T-Point

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Over 80 CJP Activists Detained In Pune Before Protest Rally

More than 80 Cockroach Janta Party activists were detained on Saturday after they gathered outside Lal Mahal in Pune to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Election Commission, police said.

They had planned to take out a rally from Shaniwar Wada to the Collector's Office, though permission for this march was denied due to concerns over law and order and public peace, an official said.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal Released

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been released following his detention on Saturday.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Supreme Court To Hold Special Sunday Sitting

Supreme Court to hear contempt plea filed today regarding metro closure and train cancellation amid CJP protest.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: CJP Declares Daily March To Jantar Mantar Till Gyanesh Kumar Resigns

CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde declared that every day there will be marches to Jantar Mantar from now on, till Gyanesh Kumar is

sacked.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Latur's Engineer-turned Activist Ajinkya Shinde Takes Charge Of CJP Stir In Delhi

With the detention of top leadership of the Cockroach Janta Party, Ajinkya Shinde, a native of Latur district in Maharashtra, has come into the spotlight as he has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the next phase of the CJP's agitation at Jantar Mantar.

Shinde, the CJP organisation's in-charge, took over the command of the "Jantar Mantar 2.0" protest on Saturday after Dipke picked him to lead the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as long as he and two other leaders remained in detention.

Dipke and two other CJP leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained by the Delhi Police from inside the aircraft on Saturday as soon as their flight from Mumbai landed in the national capital. They had arrived here to lead the protest.

Shinde, 35, who hails from Ujani village in Ausa tehsil of Latur, gave up a career as a computer engineer to enter the sphere of social and political activism. He is now expected to play a key role in carrying forward the organisation's movement, his friend Suraj Dhawan said.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Almost Like Kidnapping, Situation Beyond Emergency: Mamata Banerjee On Detention

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said the situation in Delhi has gone "beyond Emergency", as she was detained along with party leaders who were protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

The former West Bengal chief minister has decided to stay in the national capital and join the INDIA bloc's planned protest against the SIR on Monday. Abhishek Banerjee, the party's national general secretary who has returned to Kolkata, will also travel to Delhi for the protest, party sources said.

Banerjee, along with TMC joint secretaries Derek O'Brien and Dola Sen, Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam, Lok Sabha MP Pratima Mondal and former MP Saket Gokhale, staged a sit-in at the bus stop on South Avenue after allegedly being stopped from proceeding to Jantar Mantar, nearly 5 km away, to join the protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). They were later detained.

Banerjee described her detention as similar to being "kidnapped", and said it was her first time being taken in a "prison van".

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Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Delhi Court Rejects Ratna Singh's Application

Delhi's Saket court has dismissed a plea filed by CJP legal head Ratna Singh, in which she sought an FIR against police personnel for detaining her and stopping her from taking part in Saturday's protests.

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Neha Bora Released

Neha Bora, AISA National President, has been released from Delhi's Maidan Garhi PS along with others detained.

Sikkim's Opposition Party SDF Says 3 Leaders Detained During Protest In Delhi

Three youth leaders of the Sikkim Democratic Front were among those detained in the national capital on Saturday during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the opposition party said.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had called for a demonstration to demand Kumar's resignation, accusing him of masterminding voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll and other irregularities related to Form 6, used for voter registration.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Metro Extends Closure Of 45 Stations Till 10 PM Amid Protest

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday extended the closure of entry and exit gates at 45 metro stations by four hours till 10 pm amid security arrangements for the CJP protest in the national capital.

The stations, which were earlier scheduled to reopen at 6 pm, will continue to remain closed till 10 pm on Saturday, the DMRC said in a revised service update.

The situation will be reviewed by security agencies and further updates will be shared accordingly, it said.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin On CJP Protest

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Actor Imran Khan Detained In Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta On CJP Protest

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: 200 Protestors Detained In Mumbai

Police detained around 200 people for protesting at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan in support of CJP's Jantar Mantar agitation

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Backs CJP Protestors

“Arrest all the leaders. Arrest all the young people. Arrest us all. We are surrounding you, and we are not going to back down. Mark my words: we already have the information we need. We are going to defend our Constitution. We are going to protect the voice of the Indian people. And we are going to ensure that what was done to India over the last 10-15 years will never, ever be done again,” Gandhi said.

“Youth of India, I am proud of you. Keep protesting. We are standing with you,” he added.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Police Shares Video Explaining Why Permission For CJP Protest Was Denied

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over Detention Of Protesters In Delhi

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann slammed the BJP-led Centre on Saturday over the detention of several protesters ahead of a proposed demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

"Around 80,000 to 90,000 security personnel have been deployed. They (the protesters) are students, they are unarmed. They came for democracy that their votes should not be deleted.

"Through the SIR, votes were deleted but favourite votes were retained. This matter has come to light. Two members of the Election Commission have also stated that they were not asked (about decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll). It is an alarm bell for democracy," Mann said here, responding to a reporter's question on the CJP's proposed protest.

"If students are coming forward to save democracy, if Gen-Z is coming forward, they should be allowed. Why are they (Centre)) scared of Jantar Mantar now?" he asked.

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Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: BJP Discrediting Opposition For Raising Questions Over Election Commission: Ashok Gehlot

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday accused the BJP of discrediting the opposition for raising questions over the Election Commission, saying protesting against the government Is not a conspiracy to destabilise the country.

Gehlot hit out at BJP national president Nitin Nabin, alleging that instead of answering the opposition's questions, he was acting as a lawyer for the Election Commission.

"Rattled by questions, BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin is now having to act as the Election Commission's lawyer," Gehlot said in a post on X.

The BJP and the RSS did not believe in democracy and were now portraying opposition protests as attempts to destabilise the country, he alleged.

"The BJP itself took to the streets when it was in the opposition. Which foreign forces were involved then, and which are involved now?" he asked.

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Former Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Sarkar Detained In New Delhi

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: CPI(M) Stages Protests Across Keralam Over Detention Of Leaders In Delhi

The CPI(M) on Saturday staged protest marches across Keralam following the detention of party leaders in Delhi during an agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR of electoral rolls.

CPI(M) central committee leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Keralam Assembly Pinarayi Vijayan, party general secretary M A Baby and state secretary M V Govindan, were detained by Delhi Police near Kerala House when they came out to protest against Kumar and the SIR exercise.

In Kozhikode, hundreds of CPI(M) workers, led by Beypore MLA P A Muhammad Riyas, took out a protest march and raised slogans against the Centre., police said.

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Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Neha Bora, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Yogendra Yadav Detained

Liberation General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, AISA president Neha along with activists Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan were detained near INA market in Delhi during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Police Shares Fact Check Video On Protest Videos

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal Detained By Delhi Police - Video

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Shops Closed In Connaught Placed Amid Protests

Shops remain closed at Connaught Place amid the ongoing protest called by the CJP against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal Detained

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor detained by Delhi police.

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: 1,000 People Detained In Delhi Since Last Night

Around 1,000 people have been detained since last night in Delhi amid the CJP's protests against poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Mamata Banerjee Sits On Dharna At Bus Stand In Delhi, Detained

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other Trinamool party leaders, who sat on a dharna at a bus stand in Delhi's South Avenue in support of the protests, have been detained.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: AISA President Neha Bora Detained

AISA national president Neha Bora has been detained.

Bora earlier called for the protests to be diverted to Dilli Haat amid the police's crackdown. "Dilli Haat becomes our Jantar Mantar," she said.

Delhi Protest LIVE Updates: Abhijeet Dipke's Pre-Recorded Message After Detention

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, in a pre-recorded video, said that CJP's organisation in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, will lead the protest at Jantar Mantar till he, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Rana are released from detention.

Dipke had pre-recorded the video last night in anticipation of a potential arrest.

CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke's Grandmother Dies

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother passed away in Maharashtra's Hingoli today after a prolonged illness.

Jantar Mantar Protest LIVE: Ex-Kerala Chief Minister, CPM MP Detained

CPM MP John Brittas and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who were on their way to CJP's protest, have been detained.

They were taken to the Chhatrasal Stadium.

"The Delhi Police are behaving without basic courtesy. We have now been brought to Chhatrasal Stadium; they brought us here after driving us around all of Delhi for about an hour," Brittas said.

CJP Protest News Live: Tushar Gandhi Detained In Mumbai

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson has been detained from his residence in Mumbai's Khar. He was heading towards August Kranti Maidan to support the CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. He was taken to D N Nagar police station.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Police Posts Video Of Empty Jantar Mantar Street - Watch

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Being Taken To Different Locations

The Delhi Police is taking CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka to different locations.

Dipke is being taken to Gurugram, Das to Delhi, and Ranka to Dwarka.

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: People Heading To Jantar Mantar Detained, Brought To Chhatrasal Stadium

All the people heading to Jantar Mantar for the CJP protest are being detained and taken to Chhatrasal Stadium.

Delhi: People heading to Jantar Mantar for the CJP protest are being detained and brought to Chhatrasal Stadium https://t.co/knPN9oFM8f

— IANS (@ians_india) October 10, 2026

CJP Protest News Live: CJP Says 'Protests Will Continue With Or Without Leaders'

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said that despite detention, the protests would continue nationwide "with or without leaders".

In a video statement recorded inside the aircraft as police moved in, Abhijeet Dipke declared, "This is not something even Indira Gandhi did during Emergency; this is a worse situation than that, and we are all prepared for arrest."

Saurav Das added that authorities were attempting to stall a constitutional movement through brute force.

"Despite heavy barricading, internet suspensions, and sweeping detentions across the National Capital Region, the Cockroach Janta Party maintains a firm stand. The party emphasises that the nationwide protest demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will go forward with or without its leadership," they said.

Jantar Mantar Protest LIVE: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Sourav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Taken To Unknown Location

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Sourav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka have been taken out of the Delhi Airport to an unknown location.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE | "Arrest Me": Abhijeet Dipke As Delhi Police Enters Flight To Detain Him

Delhi Police personnel enter the aircraft that was carrying Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke to Delhi. "I have come here to be arrested; arrest me," Dipke told the police.

To this, the cops responded: "This is not an arrest. Please cooperate."

WATCH:

#WATCH | 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.

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Delhi Police Board Plane That Abhijeet Dipke Flew In

The Delhi Police boarded the plane that CJP's Abhijeet Dipke landed in. In a video on Instagram, Dipke can be heard saying, "I'm not afraid of you; arrest me if you want."

"I'm Ready For It": Abhijeet Dipke On Being Arrested From Delhi Airport

CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke said that he is ready for any detention or arrest after landing in Delhi.

"If they want to detain or arrest me, let them go ahead. I am ready for it. Let them arrest or detain me. It makes no difference to me. Invoke the UAPA, invoke the NSA-go ahead and do it. But we will keep fighting for free and fair elections and to save this country's democracy," he said.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: A Look At Traffic Diversions Amid Protests

Traffic will be affected on the following routes:

1. Shankar Road Roundabout–Vande Mataram 'T' Point towards New Delhi

2. Dhaula Kuan Flyover

3. Jhandewalan Roundabout

4. Panchkuian Roundabout

5. Mandi House Roundabout

6. Dr. Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W-Point)

7. Ram Charan Agarwal Chowk (A-Point)

8. Minto Road/Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg

9. Guru Nanak Chowk

10. Connaught Place Outer Circle T-Point on Chelmsford Road

11. MG Marg (Ring Road) T-Point on Bhairon Road

12. Lodhi Road Flyover

13. Neela Gumbad Roundabout

14. Madrasa T-Point

15. Samrat Hotel Roundabout

16. Sardar Patel Marg–Panchsheel Marg Crossing

17. Under Bhikaji Cama Place

18. Under Moti Bagh Flyover

19. Ring Road–San Martin Marg T-Point

20. Ashoka Road–Jantar Mantar Road Roundabout

21. Windsor Palace Roundabout

22. Tolstoy–Janpath Crossing

23. Rail Bhawan Roundabout

24. Jai Singh Road–Parliament Street Crossing

25. Connaught Place Outer Circle–Barakhamba Road T-Point

26. Gol Dak Khana Roundabout

27. Patel Chowk Roundabout

28. Jai Singh Road–Ashoka Road T-Point

29. RML Hospital Roundabout

30. Connaught Place Outer Circle–Parliament Street T-Point

31. Advice and Suggestions for Commuters

Delhi Protest LIVE Updates: CJP's Legal Team Head Detained

CJP's legal team head, Ratna Singh, has been detained along with three other lawyers. In a video, she claimed that the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 personnel without revealing any grounds for detention.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Others Land In Delhi

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Sourav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka have landed at Delhi's IGI Airport.

Delhi Protest LIVE Updates: Spike Strips Installed In Delhi Ahead Of CJP's Protest

The Delhi Police has installed spike strips in some areas to maintain high security ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar protest.

#WATCH | Delhi: Police maintain high security around Mohan Estate area ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest today. Spike strips also installed here. https://t.co/PwCjc2g245

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Police Says 'Will Talk To CJP On Ending Protest Or Detain Them For Airport'

The Delhi Police have said that they will talk to the CJP members - Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka - regarding not protesting, said sources, adding that they will be detained from the Delhi Airport if they refuse to end it.

Jantar Mantar Protest LIVE: CJP Condemns YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's Detention

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) condemned the detention of YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, demanding his immediate and unconditional release, along with hundreds of others who have been detained.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE | "Stay Peaceful, Stay United": CJP's Message To Protesters

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has urged all the protesters to maintain peace at all times today.

"Do not engage in violence, physical confrontations, threats or intimidation, irrespective of provocation. Do not damage public or private property. Vandalism, stone-pelting, arson and destruction of barricades can endanger lives and undermine the purpose of the protest," they said.

They also asked protesters not to carry weapons, not to threaten or abuse anyone, and not to force their way through barricades.

"10. Protect fellow protesters. If tensions rise, move away from the confrontation, alert a coordinator, and help vulnerable people reach safety. Never put yourself in danger to confront a suspected provocateur. 12. Follow lawful instructions and know your rights. Remain calm during police interactions. Do not resist physically. If detained, ask for the reason and seek legal assistance," they added.

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Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Detained From Gurugram Residence

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who recently arrived in India to participate in the CJP protest, was detained by the Delhi Police from his Gurugram residence around 7:45 am today.

Around 50 police personnel had reportedly gathered outside Rathee's residence late last night.

Jantar Mantar Protest LIVE: Delhi Cops Use Body Cameras

Delhi Police personnel use body cameras on their uniform as they are deployed for security ahead of the CJP protest today. These body cameras work even in the dark.

"These body cams are to protect us and others. In situations of manhandling, allegations are levelled against Delhi Police. So, these body cams will prove whether we did anything to anyone or not. This will record everything," an on-duty police personnel told ANI.

#WATCH | Delhi Police personnel use body cameras on their uniform as they are deployed for security ahead of the CJP protest today. These body cameras work even in the dark. A Police personnel says, "These body cams are to protect us and others. In situations of manhandling, allegations are levelled against Delhi Police. So, these body cams will prove whether we did anything to anyone or not. This will record eveything..."

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

Delhi Protest LIVE Updates: Delhi Police Explains The Rationale Behind Restrictions

The Delhi Police, in a post on X, explained the rationale behind the massive restrictions across the national capital ahead of CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar.

"People have a right to protest. At the same time, important establishments and the offices of the constitutional bodies are in New Delhi. People living and working in Delhi should be able to go about their day safely too. Delhi Police have a responsibility towards all of these," they said.

The cops noted one "practical issue" too - Jantar Mantar is a small area which can accommodate only 1,000 people at a time.

"There are limits to how many people a particular location can safely accommodate," they added.

Delhi Protest LIVE Updates: Over 250 Trains Cancelled Today

The Railway Board has cancelled over 250 trains connecting New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations with destinations across the country ahead of a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

The cancellations cover passenger trains scheduled to depart from their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9, as well as those scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10.

Trains scheduled to depart from the two stations for their respective destinations, along with local trains, have also been cancelled, taking the total number of cancellations to over 250.

Photo Credit: PTI

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Namo Bharat Metro Stations To Remain Closed Till 10 PM Today

The Namo Bharat Metro stations at Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar will remain closed till 10 PM on October 10.

Cockroach Janata Party Protest LIVE: Officials Use Drones To Monitor Security In Delhi - Watch

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Security Tightened At Delhi Borders

Security arrangements have been tightened at the Tikri Border.

#WATCH | Delhi: Security arrangements have been tightened at the Tikri Border ahead of the protest today at Jantar Mantar. https://t.co/MRcmZnnTyT

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

Heavy security deployed at Chilla checkpoint (Noida-Delhi border).

#WATCH | Heavy security deployed at Chilla checkpoint (Noida-Delhi border) ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest today. https://t.co/HgYyB1Hh3L

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

CJP Protest News Live: Rapid Action Force Deployed In Delhi Ahead Of Protest At Jantar Mantar

The Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been deployed in Delhi ahead of the protest today at Jantar Mantar.

#WATCH | Delhi: The RAF has been deployed at Firoz Shah Road, Mandi House, ahead of the protest today at Jantar Mantar. https://t.co/3oGqIqwIUz

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: CJP's Ashutosh Ranka's 'See You' Post

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka posted a photo with other CJP members, including spokesperson Saurav Das. "See you in a few hours, Delhi," he captioned.

Jantar Mantar Protest LIVE: Delhi Police's Pink Force Deployed Ahead Of Protest

Delhi Police's Pink Force - a dedicated all-women team - has been deployed in the national capital ahead of the CJP protests.

The team has been deployed in the wake of reports of recent incidents of misbehaviour against women police personnel.

#WATCH | Delhi: 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. https://t.co/OBOMV0oZgA

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

CJP Protest News Live: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Heads Towards Mumbai Airport

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke heads towards Mumbai Airport. He is expected to reach Delhi around 10 pm for the protest.

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: Delhi Police Detains People With Criminal Records

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.

According to sources, 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. Police are also keeping a close watch on the movements of certain people who could mobilise people or influence them to participate in the proposed demonstration, the source said.

Surveillance has been intensified outside the residences of such people as part of the security measures, added sources.

CJP Protest News Live: What Remains Open?

Other metro services will remain operational, and the capital city is expected to function as usual. The interchange facility will remain available at all concerned metro stations, except New Delhi metro station. The aim of the entry and exit ban is to stop large groups from reaching the protest area. Metro stations outside the DMRC list are not covered by restrictions.

Alternatives For Commuters

Passengers can use the nearest station not on the list and cover the rest by bus, cab, or auto. Heavy traffic is likely around central Delhi, so commuters should allow extra time. DMRC's official channels will carry live updates on reopening.

Alternatives For Rail Passengers

Travellers whose trains have been cancelled can seek refunds through the official IRCTC portal. Other passengers might be able to board or alight at Old Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal or Delhi Sarai Rohilla. Passengers should check train status before leaving home.

CJP Protest News Live: What Is Closed In Delhi Today?

Metro Stations

45 Delhi Metro stations are shut today.

Retail Liquor Shops

The excise department announced that retail outlets across Delhi will remain closed on October 9 and 10. The closure covers specified retail outlets selling Indian, foreign, and country liquor, including certain outlets in malls.

Licensed restaurants, bars and clubs, however, will continue to serve liquor as usual, according to an excise department official.

Namo Bharat Stations

The Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations in Delhi will also remain closed from 9 pm on October 9 until 10 pm on Oct 10. During this period, Namo Bharat train services between Anand Vihar (Delhi) and Modipuram (UP) will continue to operate as scheduled.

Jantar Mantar Protest LIVE: 45 Metro Stations Shut In Delhi Today - Check Full List

1. Janpath

2. Patel Chowk

3. Central Secretariat

4. Lok Kalyan Marg

5. Rajiv Chowk

6. New Delhi

7. Seva Teerth

8. Mandi House

9. Barakhamba Road

10. ITO

11. Delhi Gate

12. Khan Market

13. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg

14. Jhandewalan

15. Supreme Court

16. Indraprastha

17. Shivaji Stadium

18. Dilli Haat-INA

19. Hauz Khas

20. Jor Bagh

21. Lajpat Nagar

22. Jangpura

23. Ashram

24. Jamia Millia Islamia

25. Chawri Bazar

26. Jama Masjid

27. Karol Bagh

28. Rajendra Place

29. Vishwavidyalaya

30. Kashmere Gate

31. Inderlok

32. Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar

33. Netaji Subhash Place

34. Azadpur

35. Jahangirpuri

36. Haiderpur Badli Mor

37. Majlis Park

38. Seelampur

39. Maujpur-Babarpur

40. Jafrabad

41. Welcome

42. Yamuna Vihar

43. Khajuri Khas

44. Shahdara

45. Rithala

Delhi CJP Protest LIVE: CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0 Today Despite No Permission

The stage has been set for a mega protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the heart of Delhi, with the Cockroach Janta Party mobilising supporters to join it at Jantar Mantar.

The police have not granted permission for the protest.

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