Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Deploys Heavy Security Ahead of CJP Jantar Mantar Protest
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
The party wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over claims about changes to voter lists.
Delhi Police did not give permission, saying the request was made too late and citing concerns about an earlier protest.
About 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed around the city.
Some entrances and exits at 45 Metro stations were restricted, and several trains were reported cancelled for part of the day.
Police also checked vehicles and kept watch at transport hubs and online.
Officials said these steps were meant to maintain order and prevent unlawful gatherings.
People travelling were advised to check official updates and plan ahead.
Around 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed across Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party protest proposed for October 10.
Delhi Police denied permission, saying the application came only three days before the protest instead of the prescribed minimum 10 days and citing alleged rule violations at an earlier demonstration.
Entry and exit restrictions were imposed at 45 Metro stations, while some trains serving New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin were reported cancelled between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Police increased checks at city borders and transit points, monitored online mobilisation, and divided the New Delhi district into 20 zones for oversight.
The proposed protest targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations concerning voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision and changes involving Form 6.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party proposed the protest; Delhi Police and paramilitary forces are managing security.
- What
- A proposed demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by extensive security and transport restrictions.
- When
- October 10; the report says Metro restrictions began Friday night and continued Saturday.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other locations across Delhi, including Metro stations, transit hubs and city borders.
- Why
- The protest concerns allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision and changes relating to Form 6; police cited inadequate notice and concerns about compliance with rules in denying permission.
Protest organizers
Delhi Police
Protest and demand
Protest organizers
CJP proposed a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations concerning voter-list manipulation and Form 6 changes.
Delhi Police
Police denied permission, citing the late application and concerns about compliance with directions during an earlier demonstration.
Gathering and public order
Protest organizers
CJP planned to gather supporters at Jantar Mantar for the demonstration.
Delhi Police
Police said security measures were intended to prevent unlawful assembly, maintain law and order, and respond to attempts to breach barricades.
- Proposed protest date
- October 10; the year is not specified in the report.
- Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- Proposed location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
- Security deployment
- Around 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel; more than 120 companies of Central Armed Police Forces were expected to assist.
- Metro restrictions
- Entry and exit restrictions at 45 stations, effective from Friday night and continuing Saturday until further notice.
- Rail disruptions
- Several trains scheduled at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. were reported cancelled.
- Police rationale for denying permission
- The application was submitted October 7, three days before the proposed protest, against a prescribed notice period of at least 10 days; police also cited alleged violations during an earlier demonstration.
- Other precaution
- Liquor shops across Delhi were to remain closed on Saturday.
