Archive · 10 Oct 2026
AAP, Left Parties Join Delhi Protest; Congress Stays Away
The Cockroach Janata Party planned a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10.
The protesters wanted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
They were also objecting to the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists and raising claims about “vote theft.”
The Aam Aadmi Party and several Left parties said they would take part.
Mamata Banerjee said her party supported the protest, but its participation was not confirmed.
Congress distanced itself, and the articles gave differing accounts of whether the Samajwadi Party would join.
Police and transport agencies announced restrictions and changes around central Delhi.
These included traffic diversions, metro gate closures, a temporary internet suspension and train cancellations.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) planned a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
The Aam Aadmi Party and several Left parties, including the CPM, CPI and CPI(ML), were listed as joining the demonstration.
Mamata Banerjee said the Trinamool Congress supported the protest but had not decided whether to participate.
Congress distanced itself from the protest; Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to be in Chennai, while the articles differed on whether the Samajwadi Party would join.
Authorities announced security and transport restrictions, including traffic diversions, metro gate closures, an internet suspension in central Delhi and cancellations of more than 250 trains.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janata Party organized the protest; AAP and several Left parties were listed as participants.
- What
- A demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and opposing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- When
- Saturday, October 10; the year is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
- Why
- Organizers linked the protest to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and allegations described as “vote theft.”
Joining or supporting the protest
Not joining or participation unconfirmed
Party participation
Joining or supporting the protest
AAP and several Left parties were listed as joining the demonstration.
Not joining or participation unconfirmed
Congress distanced itself. Mamata Banerjee said Trinamool Congress participation was undecided; the reports differed on whether the Samajwadi Party would take part.
- Organizer
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Venue
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Demand
- Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation as Chief Election Commissioner
- Listed participants
- AAP, CPM, CPI, CPI(ML), RSP and All India Forward Bloc
- Trinamool Congress
- Mamata Banerjee expressed support, but said participation was not confirmed
- Congress
- Distanced itself from the protest
- Transport impact
- More than 250 trains were reported cancelled; entry and exit gates at 45 metro stations were to close temporarily
- Other announced restrictions
- Traffic diversions and a 24-hour mobile internet suspension in central Delhi
