Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Chirag Paswan Questions Delhi Security Clampdown Before Youth Protest
A group called the Cockroach Janta Party planned a protest in Delhi for Saturday.
Before it, train services were cancelled, some Metro stations were closed and many security personnel were deployed.
Union minister Chirag Paswan questioned whether these steps could stop young people from taking part.
He said young people should be listened to and that people should talk to find a positive solution.
At the same time, he criticised the Congress-led Opposition’s protests against the chief election commissioner.
He said those protests were politically motivated.
Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the BJP’s recent bypoll wins as a sign of support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The article also reports that government strategists viewed the protest campaign as having limited public traction.
Union minister and NDA ally Chirag Paswan questioned the Centre’s security restrictions ahead of a Saturday protest in Delhi.
Authorities cancelled trains, closed Metro stations and deployed security personnel to prevent protesters from gathering, according to the article.
Paswan said young people should be heard and called for dialogue to reach a positive solution.
He also criticised the Congress-led Opposition’s protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging they were politically motivated.
Home Minister Amit Shah presented BJP bypoll victories as evidence of public faith in Narendra Modi’s leadership.
- Who
- Union minister Chirag Paswan and young people planning to attend the Cockroach Janta Party protest.
- What
- Paswan questioned security restrictions ahead of the protest and called for youth to be heard through dialogue.
- When
- Paswan spoke on Friday; the protest was planned for Saturday. No calendar dates are specified.
- Where
- The protest was planned in Delhi; Paswan spoke to reporters at an event in Sonipat, Haryana.
- Why
- Authorities imposed restrictions ahead of the planned protest; Paswan said youth should be heard and dialogue should help reach a positive solution.
Questioning the clampdown
Defending the restrictions
Restrictions ahead of the protest
Questioning the clampdown
Chirag Paswan questioned how many trains, connections and roads could be blocked, saying young people could not be stopped and should be heard.
Defending the restrictions
The article says authorities cancelled trains, closed Metro stations and deployed security personnel to prevent protesters from gathering. It reports that government strategists believed the restrictions would have little effect on the government’s popularity.
Opposition protests
Questioning the clampdown
Paswan criticised the Congress-led Opposition’s protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging a political motive and calling for dialogue.
Defending the restrictions
The article says the Opposition was protesting against Gyanesh Kumar, but does not provide its explanation or response to Paswan’s criticism.
- Speaker
- Chirag Paswan, Union minister for food processing industries and head of LJP (Ram Vilas)
- Protest group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest timing
- Planned for Saturday; no calendar date is given
- Reported restrictions
- Train cancellations, Metro station closures and deployment of security personnel
- Paswan’s position
- He said young people should be heard and called for dialogue
- Other political response
- Amit Shah cited BJP bypoll victories as evidence of public faith in Narendra Modi’s leadership