Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Prepare for Protest, Urge Restraint
Delhi Police is getting ready for a protest expected to draw about 7,000 people.
The demonstration is planned for Saturday at Jantar Mantar.
Police officers have been told to stay calm and act professionally.
They have also been told not to react to actions meant to provoke them.
Police say gatherings without permission will not be allowed, and people taking part may be detained.
The party's protest is against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police say they have not received an application to hold a demonstration at Ramlila Maidan.
Delhi Police expects about 7,000 people to arrive for a protest on Saturday.
Officers were told to remain calm and professional and not react to provocative acts.
Police said unauthorised gatherings will not be allowed and participants may be detained.
Police said it has received no application seeking permission for a demonstration at Ramlila Maidan.
The planned Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar is against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Who
- Delhi Police and an expected crowd of about 7,000 protesters; the demonstration is planned by the Cockroach Janta Party.
- What
- Police are preparing for the demonstration and directing officers to exercise restraint; unauthorised gatherings may be stopped and participants detained.
- When
- Saturday, October 10; the year is not specified.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
- Why
- The Cockroach Janta Party plans to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Expected attendance
- About 7,000 protesters
- Planned date
- Saturday, October 10; year not stated
- Planned venue
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest organiser
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest target
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Police instruction
- Exercise maximum restraint and handle the situation professionally
- Ramlila Maidan permission
- Police said no application for a demonstration there had been received