CJP protest LIVE updates: CJP protest venue changed to Dilli Haat amid Delhi Police crackdown
&imwidth=600&imheight=450&format=webp&quality=medium "CJP protest LIVE updates: CJP protest venue changed to Dilli Haat amid Delhi Police crackdown")
CJP activists at a news conference Photograph: (ANI)
Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the security apparatus put in place to avoid any repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests.
The national capital is placed on high alert amid protests called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. More than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the Delhi. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests.
The security measures have extended to public transport. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at select stations in central Delhi, the main protest site. Fifty seven metro stations were requested to be shut by Delhi police from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, in wake of the protest. The restrictions are likely to continue through October 10 and extend beyond if required.
Rail services, considered lifeline of the country have also been affected. Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10 have been cancelled by Indian Railways. Also, trains scheduled to reach either station during that period, after departing their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday, were cancelled at source.
Officials have not yet confirm whether the cancellations were directly linked to the planned protest.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Neha Bora, the national president of the All India Students' Association (AISA) has announced on X that the venue of the CJP protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has been changed to Dilli Haat. Bora did not clarify why the venue was changed, but the decision could be linked to the Delhi police's widespread arrests of participants arriving for the protests.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today!
See you there!</p>— Neha (@neha_aisa) <a href="https://x.com/neha_aisa/status/2108824879420309691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, seeking his intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court.
The association has sought the immediate release of the detained advocates, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of their right to peaceful protest.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SCAORA has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant seeking intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court. It has sought their immediate release, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of the right to peaceful protest.</p>— Bar and Bench (@barandbench) <a href="https://x.com/barandbench/status/2108822450440172009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi Police have reportedly detained several lawyers who were marching from the Supreme Court to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with the outfit's spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was detained by the Delhi police on Saturday (Oct 10) ahead of a planned protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP activists were on a flight to Delhi from Mumbai to participate in the protest when they were detained.
)
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on X said that the account of its media lead, Vijay Mallangi, has been blocked in India.
Posting a screenshot showing that the account was unavailable in the country, the CJP said, "They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend!"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP’s Media Lead @VijayMallangi’s account got take down! They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend! https://t.co/LEyTnwD0Sz</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108815044616303046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Moments Before Detention! A relentless fight for justice led by Comrades Pinarayi Vijayan, K. N. Balagopal and John Brittas during the protest at Jantar Mantar. #JantarMantar #CPIM https://t.co/ZITQ5pOlPl</p>— CPI(M) Keralam (@CPIMKerala) <a href="https://x.com/CPIMKerala/status/2108803464339787917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi police detain lawyers protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lawyers who were holding a march against SIR detained by Delhi police near the Supreme Court gate. https://t.co/1pqvS9B61g</p>— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) <a href="https://x.com/LiveLawIndia/status/2108796171573703020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 ABHIJEET DIPKE, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA DETAINED FROM INSIDE THEIR FLIGHT 🚨 Shame on you @narendramodi @AmitShah https://t.co/hXl6bzh53i</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108790532134916146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of today's peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site. The CJP denounces this blatant violation of freedom of movement and demands the immediate, unconditional release of Dipke, Das, and Ranka,” said CJP in release to the press.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHY I WON'T BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU ALL IN DELHI...! Despite all efforts of the government to hinder & damage our work we continue to work for national security... making preparations as another winter comes. This includes making artificial glaciers for water security & experiments for GLOF or glacial lake flood security... to difuse the 200+ ticking water bombs in high Himalayas. Adapting Faiz Sahab's words I would say... Aur Bhi Gham Hain Zamaane Main Siyaast Ke Siva... Rahaten aur bhi hain wasl ki raahat ke siva. Hence I send my bestest wishes to all & urge the leaders of different groups to stay united & show statesmanship, meanwhile I urge all the genZ friends to once again stay absolutely peaceful at all costs. This was the gift of Baapu that I tried to bring to Jantar Mantar in June, I hope we won't let Baapu down. #JantarMantar #protest #CJP #CEC #sonamwangchuk</p>— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) <a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2108581360764059902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP Legal Affairs Head Ratna Singh, three other lawyers detained by Delhi Police She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention https://t.co/MPlOKzLwfJ</p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2108789871016075756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
YouTuber Dhruv Rathi has been detained from his home in Gurugram by the Delhi police. He was scheduled to participate in the CJP protest today.
The national capital is placed on high alert amid protests called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. More than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the Delhi. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests.
The security measures have extended to public transport. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at select stations in central Delhi, the main protest site. Fifty seven metro stations were requested to be shut by Delhi police from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, in wake of the protest. The restrictions are likely to continue through October 10 and extend beyond if required.
Rail services, considered lifeline of the country have also been affected. Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10 have been cancelled by Indian Railways. Also, trains scheduled to reach either station during that period, after departing their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday, were cancelled at source.
Officials have not yet confirm whether the cancellations were directly linked to the planned protest.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Neha Bora, the national president of the All India Students' Association (AISA) has announced on X that the venue of the CJP protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has been changed to Dilli Haat. Bora did not clarify why the venue was changed, but the decision could be linked to the Delhi police's widespread arrests of participants arriving for the protests.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today!
See you there!</p>— Neha (@neha_aisa) <a href="https://x.com/neha_aisa/status/2108824879420309691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, seeking his intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court.
The association has sought the immediate release of the detained advocates, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of their right to peaceful protest.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SCAORA has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant seeking intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court. It has sought their immediate release, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of the right to peaceful protest.</p>— Bar and Bench (@barandbench) <a href="https://x.com/barandbench/status/2108822450440172009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi Police have reportedly detained several lawyers who were marching from the Supreme Court to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with the outfit's spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was detained by the Delhi police on Saturday (Oct 10) ahead of a planned protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP activists were on a flight to Delhi from Mumbai to participate in the protest when they were detained.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on X said that the account of its media lead, Vijay Mallangi, has been blocked in India.
Posting a screenshot showing that the account was unavailable in the country, the CJP said, "They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend!"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP’s Media Lead @VijayMallangi’s account got take down! They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend! https://t.co/LEyTnwD0Sz</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108815044616303046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Moments Before Detention! A relentless fight for justice led by Comrades Pinarayi Vijayan, K. N. Balagopal and John Brittas during the protest at Jantar Mantar. #JantarMantar #CPIM https://t.co/ZITQ5pOlPl</p>— CPI(M) Keralam (@CPIMKerala) <a href="https://x.com/CPIMKerala/status/2108803464339787917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi police detain lawyers protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lawyers who were holding a march against SIR detained by Delhi police near the Supreme Court gate. https://t.co/1pqvS9B61g</p>— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) <a href="https://x.com/LiveLawIndia/status/2108796171573703020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 ABHIJEET DIPKE, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA DETAINED FROM INSIDE THEIR FLIGHT 🚨 Shame on you @narendramodi @AmitShah https://t.co/hXl6bzh53i</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108790532134916146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of today's peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site. The CJP denounces this blatant violation of freedom of movement and demands the immediate, unconditional release of Dipke, Das, and Ranka,” said CJP in release to the press.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHY I WON'T BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU ALL IN DELHI...! Despite all efforts of the government to hinder & damage our work we continue to work for national security... making preparations as another winter comes. This includes making artificial glaciers for water security & experiments for GLOF or glacial lake flood security... to difuse the 200+ ticking water bombs in high Himalayas. Adapting Faiz Sahab's words I would say... Aur Bhi Gham Hain Zamaane Main Siyaast Ke Siva... Rahaten aur bhi hain wasl ki raahat ke siva. Hence I send my bestest wishes to all & urge the leaders of different groups to stay united & show statesmanship, meanwhile I urge all the genZ friends to once again stay absolutely peaceful at all costs. This was the gift of Baapu that I tried to bring to Jantar Mantar in June, I hope we won't let Baapu down. #JantarMantar #protest #CJP #CEC #sonamwangchuk</p>— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) <a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2108581360764059902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP Legal Affairs Head Ratna Singh, three other lawyers detained by Delhi Police She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention https://t.co/MPlOKzLwfJ</p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2108789871016075756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
YouTuber Dhruv Rathi has been detained from his home in Gurugram by the Delhi police. He was scheduled to participate in the CJP protest today.
The national capital is placed on high alert amid protests called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. More than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the Delhi. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests.
The security measures have extended to public transport. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at select stations in central Delhi, the main protest site. Fifty seven metro stations were requested to be shut by Delhi police from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, in wake of the protest. The restrictions are likely to continue through October 10 and extend beyond if required.
Rail services, considered lifeline of the country have also been affected. Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10 have been cancelled by Indian Railways. Also, trains scheduled to reach either station during that period, after departing their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday, were cancelled at source.
Officials have not yet confirm whether the cancellations were directly linked to the planned protest.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Neha Bora, the national president of the All India Students' Association (AISA) has announced on X that the venue of the CJP protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has been changed to Dilli Haat. Bora did not clarify why the venue was changed, but the decision could be linked to the Delhi police's widespread arrests of participants arriving for the protests.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today!
See you there!</p>— Neha (@neha_aisa) <a href="https://x.com/neha_aisa/status/2108824879420309691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, seeking his intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court.
The association has sought the immediate release of the detained advocates, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of their right to peaceful protest.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SCAORA has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant seeking intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court. It has sought their immediate release, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of the right to peaceful protest.</p>— Bar and Bench (@barandbench) <a href="https://x.com/barandbench/status/2108822450440172009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi Police have reportedly detained several lawyers who were marching from the Supreme Court to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with the outfit's spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was detained by the Delhi police on Saturday (Oct 10) ahead of a planned protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP activists were on a flight to Delhi from Mumbai to participate in the protest when they were detained.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on X said that the account of its media lead, Vijay Mallangi, has been blocked in India.
Posting a screenshot showing that the account was unavailable in the country, the CJP said, "They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend!"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP’s Media Lead @VijayMallangi’s account got take down! They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend! https://t.co/LEyTnwD0Sz</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108815044616303046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Moments Before Detention! A relentless fight for justice led by Comrades Pinarayi Vijayan, K. N. Balagopal and John Brittas during the protest at Jantar Mantar. #JantarMantar #CPIM https://t.co/ZITQ5pOlPl</p>— CPI(M) Keralam (@CPIMKerala) <a href="https://x.com/CPIMKerala/status/2108803464339787917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi police detain lawyers protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lawyers who were holding a march against SIR detained by Delhi police near the Supreme Court gate. https://t.co/1pqvS9B61g</p>— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) <a href="https://x.com/LiveLawIndia/status/2108796171573703020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 ABHIJEET DIPKE, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA DETAINED FROM INSIDE THEIR FLIGHT 🚨 Shame on you @narendramodi @AmitShah https://t.co/hXl6bzh53i</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108790532134916146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of today's peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site. The CJP denounces this blatant violation of freedom of movement and demands the immediate, unconditional release of Dipke, Das, and Ranka,” said CJP in release to the press.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHY I WON'T BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU ALL IN DELHI...! Despite all efforts of the government to hinder & damage our work we continue to work for national security... making preparations as another winter comes. This includes making artificial glaciers for water security & experiments for GLOF or glacial lake flood security... to difuse the 200+ ticking water bombs in high Himalayas. Adapting Faiz Sahab's words I would say... Aur Bhi Gham Hain Zamaane Main Siyaast Ke Siva... Rahaten aur bhi hain wasl ki raahat ke siva. Hence I send my bestest wishes to all & urge the leaders of different groups to stay united & show statesmanship, meanwhile I urge all the genZ friends to once again stay absolutely peaceful at all costs. This was the gift of Baapu that I tried to bring to Jantar Mantar in June, I hope we won't let Baapu down. #JantarMantar #protest #CJP #CEC #sonamwangchuk</p>— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) <a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2108581360764059902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP Legal Affairs Head Ratna Singh, three other lawyers detained by Delhi Police She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention https://t.co/MPlOKzLwfJ</p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2108789871016075756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
YouTuber Dhruv Rathi has been detained from his home in Gurugram by the Delhi police. He was scheduled to participate in the CJP protest today.
The national capital is placed on high alert amid protests called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. More than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the Delhi. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests.
The security measures have extended to public transport. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at select stations in central Delhi, the main protest site. Fifty seven metro stations were requested to be shut by Delhi police from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, in wake of the protest. The restrictions are likely to continue through October 10 and extend beyond if required.
Rail services, considered lifeline of the country have also been affected. Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10 have been cancelled by Indian Railways. Also, trains scheduled to reach either station during that period, after departing their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday, were cancelled at source.
Officials have not yet confirm whether the cancellations were directly linked to the planned protest.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Neha Bora, the national president of the All India Students' Association (AISA) has announced on X that the venue of the CJP protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has been changed to Dilli Haat. Bora did not clarify why the venue was changed, but the decision could be linked to the Delhi police's widespread arrests of participants arriving for the protests.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today!
See you there!</p>— Neha (@neha_aisa) <a href="https://x.com/neha_aisa/status/2108824879420309691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, seeking his intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court.
The association has sought the immediate release of the detained advocates, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of their right to peaceful protest.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SCAORA has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant seeking intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court. It has sought their immediate release, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of the right to peaceful protest.</p>— Bar and Bench (@barandbench) <a href="https://x.com/barandbench/status/2108822450440172009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi Police have reportedly detained several lawyers who were marching from the Supreme Court to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with the outfit's spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was detained by the Delhi police on Saturday (Oct 10) ahead of a planned protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP activists were on a flight to Delhi from Mumbai to participate in the protest when they were detained.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on X said that the account of its media lead, Vijay Mallangi, has been blocked in India.
Posting a screenshot showing that the account was unavailable in the country, the CJP said, "They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend!"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP’s Media Lead @VijayMallangi’s account got take down! They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend! https://t.co/LEyTnwD0Sz</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108815044616303046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Moments Before Detention! A relentless fight for justice led by Comrades Pinarayi Vijayan, K. N. Balagopal and John Brittas during the protest at Jantar Mantar. #JantarMantar #CPIM https://t.co/ZITQ5pOlPl</p>— CPI(M) Keralam (@CPIMKerala) <a href="https://x.com/CPIMKerala/status/2108803464339787917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi police detain lawyers protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lawyers who were holding a march against SIR detained by Delhi police near the Supreme Court gate. https://t.co/1pqvS9B61g</p>— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) <a href="https://x.com/LiveLawIndia/status/2108796171573703020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 ABHIJEET DIPKE, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA DETAINED FROM INSIDE THEIR FLIGHT 🚨 Shame on you @narendramodi @AmitShah https://t.co/hXl6bzh53i</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108790532134916146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of today's peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site. The CJP denounces this blatant violation of freedom of movement and demands the immediate, unconditional release of Dipke, Das, and Ranka,” said CJP in release to the press.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHY I WON'T BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU ALL IN DELHI...! Despite all efforts of the government to hinder & damage our work we continue to work for national security... making preparations as another winter comes. This includes making artificial glaciers for water security & experiments for GLOF or glacial lake flood security... to difuse the 200+ ticking water bombs in high Himalayas. Adapting Faiz Sahab's words I would say... Aur Bhi Gham Hain Zamaane Main Siyaast Ke Siva... Rahaten aur bhi hain wasl ki raahat ke siva. Hence I send my bestest wishes to all & urge the leaders of different groups to stay united & show statesmanship, meanwhile I urge all the genZ friends to once again stay absolutely peaceful at all costs. This was the gift of Baapu that I tried to bring to Jantar Mantar in June, I hope we won't let Baapu down. #JantarMantar #protest #CJP #CEC #sonamwangchuk</p>— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) <a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2108581360764059902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP Legal Affairs Head Ratna Singh, three other lawyers detained by Delhi Police She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention https://t.co/MPlOKzLwfJ</p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2108789871016075756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
YouTuber Dhruv Rathi has been detained from his home in Gurugram by the Delhi police. He was scheduled to participate in the CJP protest today.
The national capital is placed on high alert amid protests called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. More than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the Delhi. Uniform-mounted body cameras, multi-layered barricades, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and the all-women Pink Force are among the measures being used as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the clashes during the July 20 protests.
The security measures have extended to public transport. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at select stations in central Delhi, the main protest site. Fifty seven metro stations were requested to be shut by Delhi police from 9 pm on Friday, October 9, in wake of the protest. The restrictions are likely to continue through October 10 and extend beyond if required.
Rail services, considered lifeline of the country have also been affected. Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 10 have been cancelled by Indian Railways. Also, trains scheduled to reach either station during that period, after departing their originating stations after 2 pm on Friday, were cancelled at source.
Officials have not yet confirm whether the cancellations were directly linked to the planned protest.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Neha Bora, the national president of the All India Students' Association (AISA) has announced on X that the venue of the CJP protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has been changed to Dilli Haat. Bora did not clarify why the venue was changed, but the decision could be linked to the Delhi police's widespread arrests of participants arriving for the protests.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today!
See you there!</p>— Neha (@neha_aisa) <a href="https://x.com/neha_aisa/status/2108824879420309691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, seeking his intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court.
The association has sought the immediate release of the detained advocates, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of their right to peaceful protest.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SCAORA has urgently written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant seeking intervention over the detention of advocates protesting outside the Supreme Court. It has sought their immediate release, an inquiry into alleged police excesses, and protection of the right to peaceful protest.</p>— Bar and Bench (@barandbench) <a href="https://x.com/barandbench/status/2108822450440172009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi Police have reportedly detained several lawyers who were marching from the Supreme Court to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with the outfit's spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was detained by the Delhi police on Saturday (Oct 10) ahead of a planned protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP activists were on a flight to Delhi from Mumbai to participate in the protest when they were detained.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on X said that the account of its media lead, Vijay Mallangi, has been blocked in India.
Posting a screenshot showing that the account was unavailable in the country, the CJP said, "They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend!"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP’s Media Lead @VijayMallangi’s account got take down! They’ll stoop to any low, but won’t act against their traitor friend! https://t.co/LEyTnwD0Sz</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108815044616303046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Moments Before Detention! A relentless fight for justice led by Comrades Pinarayi Vijayan, K. N. Balagopal and John Brittas during the protest at Jantar Mantar. #JantarMantar #CPIM https://t.co/ZITQ5pOlPl</p>— CPI(M) Keralam (@CPIMKerala) <a href="https://x.com/CPIMKerala/status/2108803464339787917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi police detain lawyers protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lawyers who were holding a march against SIR detained by Delhi police near the Supreme Court gate. https://t.co/1pqvS9B61g</p>— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) <a href="https://x.com/LiveLawIndia/status/2108796171573703020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 ABHIJEET DIPKE, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA DETAINED FROM INSIDE THEIR FLIGHT 🚨 Shame on you @narendramodi @AmitShah https://t.co/hXl6bzh53i</p>— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) <a href="https://x.com/Cockroachisback/status/2108790532134916146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of today's peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site. The CJP denounces this blatant violation of freedom of movement and demands the immediate, unconditional release of Dipke, Das, and Ranka,” said CJP in release to the press.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WHY I WON'T BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU ALL IN DELHI...! Despite all efforts of the government to hinder & damage our work we continue to work for national security... making preparations as another winter comes. This includes making artificial glaciers for water security & experiments for GLOF or glacial lake flood security... to difuse the 200+ ticking water bombs in high Himalayas. Adapting Faiz Sahab's words I would say... Aur Bhi Gham Hain Zamaane Main Siyaast Ke Siva... Rahaten aur bhi hain wasl ki raahat ke siva. Hence I send my bestest wishes to all & urge the leaders of different groups to stay united & show statesmanship, meanwhile I urge all the genZ friends to once again stay absolutely peaceful at all costs. This was the gift of Baapu that I tried to bring to Jantar Mantar in June, I hope we won't let Baapu down. #JantarMantar #protest #CJP #CEC #sonamwangchuk</p>— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) <a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2108581360764059902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CJP Legal Affairs Head Ratna Singh, three other lawyers detained by Delhi Police She alleges the police have kept her in a car surrounded by more than 25 policemen without revealing any grounds for detention https://t.co/MPlOKzLwfJ</p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2108789871016075756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
YouTuber Dhruv Rathi has been detained from his home in Gurugram by the Delhi police. He was scheduled to participate in the CJP protest today.
