Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Traffic Jams as Police Detain CJP Protesters
A group called the Cockroach Janta Party planned to protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Police set up security checks and road diversions before the protest.
These measures caused traffic jams in several parts of the city.
Some people had to walk because buses and vehicles could not move easily.
Police said they were trying to guide commuters and keep traffic moving.
The party said its protest was about alleged election-related irregularities.
The article also says several people connected to the protest were detained.
CJP said protests would continue across the country, even without its leaders.
Heavy traffic and congestion were reported across parts of Delhi amid security preparations for a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.
Police cited law-and-order concerns and issued diversions and traffic advisories, with checks and barricades affecting several roads.
Delhi Traffic Police reported affected movement near GPO on Baba Khadak Singh Marg, Ashok Road and stretches around Pandit Manth Marg and Mahadev Road.
CJP said the protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged changes to Form 6 and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision.
The article reports that several protest-linked people were detained, while CJP said demonstrations would continue nationwide.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, Delhi Police, and people detained in connection with the protest.
- What
- Police security measures and detentions surrounding a planned CJP protest caused traffic disruption in Delhi.
- When
- The article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Central Delhi and other affected areas, including Jantar Mantar, Kalindi Kunj and Seelampur.
- Why
- Police said diversions and security measures were for law-and-order considerations; CJP said it was protesting alleged Form 6 changes and Special Intensive Revision irregularities.
CJP and Protesters
Delhi Police
Purpose and handling of the protest
CJP and Protesters
CJP said it was protesting alleged election-related irregularities and described the detentions as an attempt to stall a constitutional movement.
Delhi Police
Police said diversions and deployments were made for law-and-order reasons and that staff were guiding commuters and managing traffic.
Effect on commuters
CJP and Protesters
A local quoted in the report said traffic was so severe that they had to walk and could not find a bus.
Delhi Police
Traffic officials said they were facilitating the public, issuing advisories and working to keep traffic regulated and flowing.
- Planned protest site
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Stated protest issue
- Alleged deliberate changes in Form 6 and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- Official named by CJP
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Reported affected locations
- Central Delhi, the GPO area, Kalindi Kunj and Seelampur
- Police traffic deployment
- Additional Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Gupta said traffic staff covered 30 key stretches.
- Reported detention locations
- Some people were reportedly detained at Delhi airport or from a Gurugram home; other protesters were taken to Chhatrasal Stadium.