Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of CJP Protest, Restricts Access
Delhi is preparing for a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
The party wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over claims about changes to voter lists.
Police have not given permission for the gathering, saying the request came too late and that rules were allegedly not followed at an earlier protest.
Police are preparing extra security and may limit travel into parts of central Delhi.
Gates at 45 Metro stations are scheduled to close, though some people can still change trains at most affected stations.
Traffic may be diverted at 30 places.
Mobile internet will be paused in an area around Jantar Mantar, while the rest of Delhi is reported to be unaffected.
Police are also talking with Ola and Uber about managing cab movement, but the report does not say all cabs will be banned.
Delhi Police is coordinating with Ola and Uber to regulate cabs heading toward Lutyens’ Delhi; no blanket cab ban was announced.
Police denied permission for the CJP’s October 10 Jantar Mantar protest, citing late notice and alleged rule violations during an earlier demonstration.
Security plans include 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel, heightened border checks, and monitoring of transport hubs.
Entry and exit gates at 45 Metro stations are to close from 9 pm October 9 until further notice; interchange facilities remain available except at New Delhi station.
Traffic diversions may affect 30 locations, while mobile internet is due to be suspended within 4 km of Jantar Mantar from 10 pm October 9 to 10 pm October 10.
- Who
- Delhi Police, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and commuters in Delhi; the protest concerns Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Authorities are preparing heightened security and travel restrictions ahead of the CJP’s proposed protest; police denied permission for the demonstration.
- When
- The protest is proposed for Saturday, October 10. Metro gate closures begin at 9 pm on October 9; the mobile internet suspension is scheduled from 10 pm October 9 to 10 pm October 10.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and areas of New Delhi and Central Delhi, including a 4-km radius around Jantar Mantar for the reported mobile internet suspension.
- Why
- The CJP says it is protesting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Police say the security measures are to prevent an unauthorised sit-in and large groups gathering at sensitive locations.
CJP’s position
Police and authorities’ position
Purpose and permission for the protest
CJP’s position
The CJP proposed a Jantar Mantar protest over alleged electoral-roll irregularities, opposed the Special Intensive Revision, and demanded Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Police and authorities’ position
Delhi Police denied permission, citing the application’s short notice and alleged failure to follow directions during an earlier demonstration.
Cab access
CJP’s position
No CJP position on cab restrictions is reported.
Police and authorities’ position
Police are coordinating with Ola and Uber to regulate movement toward Lutyens’ Delhi and inform operators about restrictions; the report does not announce a blanket cab ban.
- Proposed protest
- CJP demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 10; Delhi Police denied permission.
- Permission rationale
- Police said the application was submitted October 7, three days before the event, while rules require at least 10 days’ notice; they also cited alleged non-compliance during a July protest.
- Security deployment
- The report cites 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel and more than 120 companies of Central Armed Police Forces.
- Metro restrictions
- Entry and exit gates at 45 stations are scheduled to close from 9 pm October 9 until further notice; interchange remains available except at New Delhi station.
- Traffic advisory
- Possible diversions at 30 locations from 6 am October 10, depending on conditions; helplines are 1095 and 011-25844444.
- Mobile internet
- Reported suspension within a 4-km radius of Jantar Mantar from 10 pm October 9 to 10 pm October 10; services elsewhere in Delhi are reported to remain unaffected.
- Other measures
- Liquor shops across Delhi were ordered closed October 9 and 10; police also increased checks at transport hubs and monitored Delhi’s borders.