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CJP Protesters Detained as Delhi Security Tightens for Second Day
The Cockroach Janata Party held a protest in Delhi for a second day.
Protesters were marching towards Jantar Mantar from Connaught Place and Rajiv Chowk.
They called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
The party and opposition groups said their demand was linked to alleged problems in a review of voter lists.
Security personnel detained several marchers, including MP John Brittas.
Some protesters said they were treated roughly.
The Students’ Federation of India said its leaders and many members were attacked and detained, and that one leader had blood on his forehead.
The reports say there were extensive security measures but give no official response to the protesters’ allegations.
Protesters, including CPI(M) MP John Brittas, were detained while marching towards Jantar Mantar from Connaught Place and Rajiv Chowk.
The Cockroach Janata Party’s demonstration entered its second day on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The CJP and opposition parties demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revision.
The Students’ Federation of India said its leaders and hundreds of members were attacked and detained; protesters alleged manhandling and injuries.
More than 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed across Delhi; more than 7,000 protesters were reported detained on Saturday.
- Who
- Cockroach Janata Party protesters, including CPI(M) MP John Brittas, and members of the Students’ Federation of India and other student groups.
- What
- Security personnel detained demonstrators marching towards Jantar Mantar; some protesters alleged manhandling and injuries.
- Where
- New Delhi, as protesters marched from Connaught Place’s Inner Circle and Rajiv Chowk towards Jantar Mantar.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, the second day of the protest.
- Why
- The CJP and opposition parties sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Protesters’ claims
Security measures and reported actions
Detentions and treatment
Protesters’ claims
Some detained protesters alleged manhandling. The Students’ Federation of India said its leaders and hundreds of members were attacked and detained, and said its president had blood on his forehead.
Security measures and reported actions
Security personnel detained demonstrators as they marched towards Jantar Mantar. The reports describe extensive security measures to prevent protesters from reaching the site, but provide no official response to the allegations of manhandling.
Purpose of the protest
Protesters’ claims
The CJP and opposition parties demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, citing alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. One protester said demonstrators were protesting peacefully.
Security measures and reported actions
The reports describe the security deployment and detentions but do not provide an official response to the demand or the allegations about the electoral-roll revision.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Protest date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026; the demonstration’s second day
- March route
- From Connaught Place’s Inner Circle and Rajiv Chowk towards Jantar Mantar
- Main demand
- The CJP and opposition parties demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- Stated basis
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Security deployment
- More than 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed across Delhi.
- Saturday detentions
- More than 7,000 protesters were reported detained at multiple locations.
Quotes
SFI representative
A representative speaking about the detention of SFI members and the protest.
“In the video, you can see blood coming out of Adarsh's forehead. These will not be forgotten. We will keep coming out on the streets. The protests will be multiplied in all corners of the country!”
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“Gyanesh Kumar isteefa do (resign Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar)”
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Adarsh M Saji
All India President of the Students’ Federation of India, identified in the report as detained during the protest.
“In the video, you can see blood coming out of Adarsh’s forehead. These will not be forgotten. We will keep coming out on the streets. The protests will be multiplied in all corners of the country!”
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rediff.com
Sources
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