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Delhi CJP Protest Continues as Supreme Court Holds Hearing
The Cockroach Janta Party planned to protest again at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.
The party says it will keep protesting until its demands are met, including the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Supreme Court planned a special hearing about claims that public transport was restricted before the protest.
Some party leaders were still being held, and their location was unknown.
Police also said YouTuber Dhruv Rathee remained in detention.
Delhi warned that traffic could be diverted at many places from early morning.
Officials said train services would run normally again from October 11.
People were advised to check official travel updates before setting out.
The Cockroach Janta Party planned to resume its Jantar Mantar protest on Sunday and continue until its demands are met.
CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde said the protest is seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Supreme Court scheduled a special hearing for Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on a contempt plea concerning alleged restrictions on public transport.
CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das remained detained at an unknown location; police said Dhruv Rathee was also still detained.
Delhi traffic restrictions could start at 6 a.m. at about 30 locations, while train services were scheduled to return to normal from October 11.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi authorities and the Supreme Court.
- What
- The CJP planned to continue its protest; the Supreme Court scheduled a hearing on a contempt plea over alleged public transport restrictions.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other areas of Delhi.
- When
- Sunday, October 11; the hearing was scheduled for 10:30 a.m., and traffic restrictions could begin at 6 a.m.
- Why
- The CJP is demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar; the contempt plea alleges violation of a Supreme Court order against a complete public transport shutdown.
Key facts
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest demand
- Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Supreme Court hearing
- Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
- Traffic restrictions
- Could begin at 6 a.m. and affect around 30 key points
- Detained CJP leaders
- Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were reported still detained at an unknown location
- Train services
- Officials said services would return to their normal schedule from October 11
- Opposition protest
- Opposition parties said they would protest on Monday, October 12
Sources
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