Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Kangana Ranaut Calls CJP Protesters Anti-National Amid Delhi Crackdown
The Cockroach Janta Party wanted to protest in Delhi about changes to voter lists.
It said some people may have been wrongly removed and asked election chief Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Police stopped people from reaching the planned protest site and detained thousands.
Most of those detained were released later that day.
Police said the protest had not been approved.
Kangana Ranaut criticized the protesters and called them “anti-national forces.”
The CJP said it planned to keep protesting.
The Supreme Court was due to consider a separate plea about whether transport services were shut down in defiance of its order.
Kangana Ranaut called protesters seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation “anti-national forces.”
The Cockroach Janta Party called a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 over alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revision.
Delhi Police detained thousands ahead of the demonstration, including students, lawyers and politicians; most were later released.
Police said the gathering had not been granted permission and blocked access to Jantar Mantar.
The CJP said it would continue protesting, while the Supreme Court was due to hear a plea about an alleged shutdown of metro and train services.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, its supporters, Delhi Police, Kangana Ranaut and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Police detained thousands ahead of a CJP protest seeking Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities; Ranaut criticized the protesters.
- When
- The planned protest and detentions took place on October 10; Ranaut’s remarks were reported on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- The planned demonstration was at Jantar Mantar in Delhi; Ranaut spoke to the media in Lucknow.
- Why
- The CJP alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, including wrongful voter deletions, and called for greater transparency.
Protesters and critics
Authorities and Ranaut
Electoral-roll revision
Protesters and critics
The CJP alleged wrongful voter deletions and called for greater transparency and Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Authorities and Ranaut
Ranaut described the protesters as “anti-national forces” and alleged a conspiracy to destabilise the country.
Police action
Protesters and critics
The CJP vowed to continue its protest despite detentions and restrictions.
Authorities and Ranaut
Delhi Police said the gathering had not been permitted and imposed security measures to block access to Jantar Mantar.
- Protest date
- October 10
- Planned venue
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest demand
- Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
- Stated grievance
- Alleged irregularities and wrongful voter deletions in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Detentions
- Thousands were detained across Delhi; most were released later that day.
- Security deployment
- The report said around 41,000 security personnel were deployed across the Capital.
- Police position
- Delhi Police said permission had not been granted for the proposed gathering.