Archive · 11 Oct 2026
CJP Calls Fresh Jantar Mantar Protest, Demands Election Chief Resign
The Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
The party says there were serious problems with voter lists, including alleged changes to many votes.
Its leader, Ajinkya Shinde, called for another protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday morning.
Police had detained people during demonstrations on Saturday, but reports give different figures for how many were affected.
CJP says the police made it difficult for people to protest and alleges some detainees were mistreated.
Police had denied permission for the gathering, and authorities said measures were taken over law-and-order concerns.
Delhi Traffic Police warned that some roads might be diverted on Sunday.
The reports do not include an official response to CJP’s claims about the voter lists.
Cockroach Janta Party leader Ajinkya Shinde called for a fresh protest at Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 11.
CJP says its demonstrations will continue until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns over alleged electoral-roll irregularities, including the alleged deletion or manipulation of 13 crore votes.
Reports describe mass detentions on Saturday: one live update puts the number at around 3,000, while Shinde separately claimed more than 15,000 people faced detention or police action.
CJP alleged police harassment and obstruction of peaceful assembly; Delhi Police had denied permission for the protest and authorities cited law-and-order concerns.
Delhi Traffic Police warned that possible diversions could begin at 6 a.m. Sunday around parts of New Delhi and central Delhi.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, represented by national organisation in-charge Ajinkya Shinde, is demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- What
- CJP called for another protest and alleged electoral-roll irregularities and police obstruction; Delhi Police had denied permission for the gathering.
- When
- The call was made Saturday, October 10, for a protest at 10 a.m. Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- The proposed protest is at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi; possible traffic restrictions cover parts of New Delhi and central Delhi.
- Why
- CJP says it seeks accountability for alleged deletion and manipulation of votes and restoration of affected voters' rights.
CJP and protest supporters
Police and authorities
Protest access and detentions
CJP and protest supporters
CJP representatives alleged detentions, barricades, transport restrictions and other police measures obstructed peaceful assembly. Shinde also alleged harassment of detainees and demanded the release of three CJP leaders.
Police and authorities
Delhi Police denied permission for the gathering, and authorities took measures they described as necessary to maintain law and order. The reports do not provide a detailed police response to the specific allegations of harassment.
Alleged electoral-roll irregularities
CJP and protest supporters
CJP alleged that 13 crore votes were deleted or manipulated and demanded accountability and Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Police and authorities
The reports provide no official response from Gyanesh Kumar or authorities to CJP's electoral-roll allegations.
- Organising party
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest leader
- Ajinkya Shinde, CJP national organisation in-charge
- Official targeted
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Protest time and place
- 10 a.m. Sunday, October 11, at Jantar Mantar
- CJP's vote allegation
- The party alleged deletion or manipulation of 13 crore votes; the reports provide no official response to this claim.
- Detention figures reported
- A live update reported around 3,000 detentions across Delhi; Shinde separately claimed more than 15,000 people faced detentions and police action.
- CJP leaders named as detained
- Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka; reports said they remained in custody after most detainees were released.
- Traffic advisory
- Possible diversions from 6 a.m. Sunday in parts of New Delhi and central Delhi, depending on conditions.
Sources
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