Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi-Bound Trains Cancelled, Rescheduled Ahead of CJP Protest
The Cockroach Janata Party plans to hold a protest in Delhi on October 10.
It wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged problems with voter lists.
Railway officials said they cancelled some trains and delayed two others because roads near two Delhi railway stations might be very crowded.
One report also said three trains from Jabalpur were cancelled.
More than a dozen students travelling to the protest were reportedly detained at Itarsi.
Delhi Police did not give permission for the protest and asked for 57 metro stations to close temporarily.
Party founder Abhijeet Dipke criticized the restrictions.
Passengers were advised to check their train times before travelling.
Railways cancelled several Delhi-bound trains and rescheduled two Mumbai Central Rajdhani services by five hours ahead of the planned protest.
Officials cited expected severe road congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on October 10, while saying the changes followed Railway Board instructions.
A report said three Jabalpur-origin trains and five other services scheduled for October 9 were cancelled; the other article listed five cancelled services.
More than a dozen students travelling on the Goa Express toward Delhi were reportedly detained by police at Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh.
The Cockroach Janata Party plans to protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged electoral-roll irregularities; Delhi Police denied permission and requested closure of 57 metro stations.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janata Party, its founder Abhijeet Dipke, railway authorities, Delhi Police, and students travelling to the protest.
- What
- Several Delhi-bound trains were cancelled and two were rescheduled; students were reportedly detained at Itarsi, and police denied permission for the planned protest.
- When
- Train changes affected services scheduled for October 9 and 10; the protest was planned for October 10.
- Where
- The protest was planned for Jantar Mantar in New Delhi; reported train changes affected services from Jabalpur, Mumbai, Indore, and other cities, and students were detained at Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Railway authorities cited anticipated severe road congestion near New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations. The CJP said it was protesting alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revision.
CJP and protesters
Authorities
Protest restrictions
CJP and protesters
Abhijeet Dipke criticized the restrictions and accused the Centre of fearing young people.
Authorities
Delhi Police denied permission, citing a late application and violations during a previous demonstration; police also cited concerns about possible unruly movement toward sensitive locations in seeking metro closures.
Electoral-roll allegations
CJP and protesters
The CJP alleges voter-list tampering during the Special Intensive Revision and says the chief election commissioner bypassed two colleagues to alter Form 6.
Authorities
The articles provide no response from the Election Commission to these allegations.
Reason for train changes
CJP and protesters
The changes occurred ahead of the CJP protest, and the party criticized the restrictions surrounding the demonstration.
Authorities
Railway authorities said the changes were made because of anticipated severe road congestion and Railway Board instructions, without directly linking them to the protest.
- Planned protest
- CJP demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on October 10
- Rescheduled trains
- Mumbai Central–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12951) and Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin August Kranti Rajdhani Express (12953), each delayed by five hours
- Additional Jabalpur cancellations
- West Central Railway announced cancellations of trains 22181, 12189, and 12121 from Jabalpur to Hazrat Nizamuddin for October 9
- Other listed cancellations
- Services 20155, 09309, 12415, 12247, and 12957 were reported cancelled
- Railway explanation
- Anticipated severe road traffic congestion near New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on October 10, following Railway Board communication
- Reported detentions
- More than a dozen students travelling on the Goa Express toward Delhi were reportedly detained at Itarsi
- Police measures
- Delhi Police denied permission for the protest and asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to close 57 stations from Friday night until Saturday
