Archive · 5 Oct 2026
CJP Leaders Claim Arrest Threats Before October 10 Protest
Three leaders from the Cockroach Janta Party say they were warned that they might be arrested before a protest on October 10.
The warning has not been independently confirmed, and no arrest order is publicly confirmed in the reports.
The leaders say they are ready to go to jail and will keep campaigning.
They describe their campaign as peaceful and say it is about protecting democracy.
The group wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over alleged problems with changes to voter lists.
An investigation by The Indian Express reported that two election commissioners raised objections about decisions on electoral matters.
The Election Commission has said decisions relating to the voter-list exercise were unanimous.
Earlier demonstrations included detentions and clashes in Delhi, according to one report.
CJP is asking people to gather at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10.
Ashutosh Ranka, Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das say sources warned they could be arrested before October 10 under the NSA or equivalent provisions; the claims are unverified.
The leaders say they have been prepared to face jail since June 6 and will continue their campaign, which they describe as peaceful and non-violent.
CJP is urging supporters to join an October 10 protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
Reports say October 2 demonstrations included a peaceful rally at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park and a Delhi march that ended in clashes and about 550 detentions; Delhi Police later filed three FIRs and detained more demonstrators.
The Indian Express reported that election commissioners raised objections on at least 14 occasions, while the Election Commission has said decisions relating to the SIR were unanimous.
- Who
- CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das say they may be arrested.
- What
- They allege they were warned of possible arrest before October 10 and say their protest campaign will continue.
- When
- The alleged arrests could occur before October 10; the planned protest is on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The planned protest is at Jantar Mantar in Delhi; earlier demonstrations were reported in Delhi and at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park.
- Why
- CJP is protesting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
CJP’s claims and position
Election Commission response and reported status
Electoral-roll revision
CJP’s claims and position
CJP alleges irregularities in the SIR and says electoral integrity has been compromised; it is demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Election Commission response and reported status
The Election Commission says decisions relating to the SIR were taken unanimously. Separately, The Indian Express reported that commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised objections on at least 14 occasions.
Possible arrests and state action
CJP’s claims and position
CJP leaders say sources warned they could be arrested, accuse the government of intimidation and say they will continue their campaign peacefully.
Election Commission response and reported status
The arrest claims have not been independently confirmed, and the reports say there is no publicly confirmed NSA or UAPA arrest order against the leaders.
- CJP leaders named
- Ashutosh Ranka, Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das
- Alleged arrest basis
- National Security Act or equivalent provisions; the claims are unverified
- Planned protest
- October 10 at Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- CJP demand
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
- Campaign issue
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- October 2 detentions
- One report says approximately 550 people were detained during a march toward Jantar Mantar
- Subsequent police action
- News18 reports Delhi Police filed three FIRs and detained hundreds of additional demonstrators on October 3–4
- Election Commission position
- It says decisions relating to the SIR were taken unanimously by the full commission
Sources
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