Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Detain CJP Leaders, Hundreds Ahead of Protest
The Cockroach Janta Party and student groups planned a protest in Delhi.
They wanted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged problems with voter lists.
Police did not give permission for the protest and set up extensive security measures.
Police said around 500 people were detained and nearly 50 people with criminal records were apprehended.
CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained after arriving in Delhi.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was also reported detained.
Some protesters reached Jantar Mantar and nearby areas before being detained.
CJP and opposition figures criticized the police action, while police said it was meant to prevent trouble.
Delhi Police said around 500 people were detained ahead of a planned Cockroach Janta Party protest, and nearly 50 people with criminal antecedents were apprehended.
CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained after arriving in Delhi; YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was also reported detained.
CJP and student groups planned to protest at Jantar Mantar, seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
Police denied permission for the demonstration and imposed security measures including barricades, border checks and restrictions at 45 Metro stations.
CJP and opposition figures condemned the crackdown, while police described its actions as preventive; reports say some demonstrators and journalists were also detained.
- Who
- Delhi Police, the Cockroach Janta Party, student groups and people attempting to join the protest.
- What
- Police detained around 500 people and apprehended nearly 50 others amid preparations for a protest seeking the CEC’s resignation.
- When
- Saturday, October 10; the year is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Delhi, including Jantar Mantar and nearby areas; Dhruv Rathee was reported detained at his Gurugram residence.
- Why
- CJP and student groups planned to protest alleged electoral-roll irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision; police said its actions were preventive.
CJP, protest supporters and opposition
Delhi Police and BJP
Detentions and protest rights
CJP, protest supporters and opposition
CJP condemned the detentions, demanded its leaders’ immediate and unconditional release, and called the action a violation of freedom of movement. Opposition figures criticized the security clampdown.
Delhi Police and BJP
Police said the detentions were preventive and intended to stop disturbance or incitement; they had denied permission for the demonstration.
Characterization of the protest and crackdown
CJP, protest supporters and opposition
CJP and student groups said they were protesting alleged electoral-roll irregularities. Arvind Kejriwal described the clampdown as “worse than the Emergency,” and Congress called the proposed gathering peaceful.
Delhi Police and BJP
Police cited inadequate notice and concerns about compliance with rules during an earlier protest when denying permission. BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress, Kejriwal and CJP of seeking to destabilise the country with foreign backing.
- People detained
- Around 500, according to Delhi Police; another report said more than 500 protesters had been arrested by noon.
- People with criminal antecedents apprehended
- Nearly 50, according to Delhi Police.
- CJP leaders reported detained
- Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, with detentions also reported in nearby areas.
- Protest demand
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- Stated protest issue
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6.
- Reported security measures
- Barricades, border checks, drones, additional personnel and restrictions at 45 Metro stations.
- Detention arrangements
- Delhi Police said New Delhi was divided into 20 operational zones and six designated detention centres were set up.
Sources
Massive Police Clampdown Foils Anti-CEC Protest In Delhi
Around 500 detained, 50 'anti-social elements' with criminal antecedents apprehended ahead of CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Delhi Police
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