Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
The protest is against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police did not give permission for the demonstration and increased security to keep order.
Some entrances and exits at 45 Metro stations were closed.
More than 250 trains scheduled to arrive at two Delhi stations were cancelled during the stated hours.
Internet service was also stopped in an area around the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing for 24 hours.
These steps were taken ahead of the protest.
The Cockroach Janta Party is holding a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Police did not grant permission for the demonstration and deployed heightened security measures.
Entry and exit gates at 45 Delhi Metro stations were shut, including Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat.
More than 250 trains due at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday were cancelled.
Internet services were suspended for 24 hours within 4 kilometres of the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi Police, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- CJP planned a protest, while authorities implemented transport, internet, and security restrictions.
- When
- Saturday; the report does not specify a calendar date. Train cancellations covered 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., and internet service was suspended for 24 hours.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other areas of Delhi, including a 4-kilometre radius around the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing.
- Why
- The protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar; authorities said their measures were intended to maintain law and order.
Protest organizers
Authorities
Demonstration and public order
Protest organizers
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Authorities
Police did not grant permission and authorities introduced restrictions and security measures to maintain law and order.
- Protest organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest target
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Metro stations affected
- Entry and exit gates at 45 stations were shut
- Rail cancellations
- More than 250 trains due at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday
- Internet suspension
- 24 hours within a 4-kilometre radius of the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing
- Police permission
- Permission for the demonstration was not granted