Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Home Ministry Directs States to Curb CJP Protest Mobilisation
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10.
Delhi Police did not give permission for the protest.
The Home Ministry asked states and Union Territories to work with Delhi Police to stop supporters from travelling to Delhi and to share information quickly.
A report says police leaders met on October 4 and again on October 8 to discuss preparations.
Sources said the earlier meeting discussed notices, possible detentions and checking where protesters’ money came from.
Mumbai Police sources said more than 200 people were detained.
But an officer from Maharashtra’s police leadership said state police made no detentions and issued fewer than 50 notices.
The accounts differ on the extent of police action.
The MHA directed states and Union Territories to coordinate with Delhi Police and take preventive steps to stop CJP supporters travelling to Delhi.
Delhi Police denied permission for the October 10 Jantar Mantar protest on October 9, citing procedural non-compliance and Supreme Court directions.
The Indian Express reported that Home Secretary Govind Mohan met state police leaders on October 4 and that the MHA held a follow-up meeting on October 8.
Sources said the October 4 meeting discussed notices, possible preventive detentions and examining protesters’ funding; the MHA letter cited public-order and infrastructure concerns.
Mumbai Police sources said more than 200 people were detained, while an officer from the Maharashtra DGP’s office said state police made no detentions and fewer than 50 notices may have been issued.
- Who
- The Union Home Ministry, Delhi Police, state and Union Territory authorities, and Cockroach Janta Party supporters.
- What
- Authorities were directed to coordinate preventive measures ahead of the CJP’s proposed protest; reports also describe meetings and police actions intended to restrict travel to Delhi.
- When
- The reported meetings were held on October 4 and October 8; permission was denied on October 9 for a protest planned on October 10.
- Where
- The proposed protest was at Jantar Mantar in Delhi; reported preventive actions included Maharashtra and Mumbai.
- Why
- The MHA cited intelligence about possible attempts to enter Delhi, public-tranquillity concerns and the need to safeguard critical infrastructure.
Reported police actions
Conflicting account and stated grounds
Detentions and notices in Maharashtra
Reported police actions
Mumbai Police sources said more than 200 people were detained to prevent them travelling to Delhi; reports also said notices were served on prospective protesters.
Conflicting account and stated grounds
An officer from the Maharashtra DGP’s office said state police carried out no detentions and fewer than 50 notices may have been issued.
Rationale for preventive measures
Reported police actions
Anonymous sources said authorities aimed to prevent large crowds reaching Delhi and discussed notices, possible detentions and checking funding.
Conflicting account and stated grounds
The MHA’s stated grounds were preventing a breach of public tranquillity, safeguarding critical infrastructure and acting within the framework of the law.
- Proposed protest
- CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, planned for October 10
- Permission decision
- Delhi Police denied permission on October 9
- Reported meetings
- October 4 meeting with police leaders; follow-up MHA meeting on October 8
- Measures reportedly discussed
- Sources said officials discussed notices, possible preventive detentions and examining protesters’ funding
- MHA directive
- States and Union Territories were told to coordinate with Delhi Police and maintain real-time information sharing
- Mumbai Police account
- Sources said more than 200 people were detained on Friday
- Maharashtra DGP office account
- An officer said state police made no detentions and fewer than 50 notices may have been issued
