Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Plans Extensive Security and Travel Curbs for CJP Protest
The Cockroach Janata Party, or CJP, has called a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
The party says the protest is about alleged vote theft and the Special Intensive Revision drive.
Delhi Police says it has not given permission for the gathering and that restrictions on protests are in force.
Police plan 37 points to control movement in New Delhi district and detention centres in all 15 police districts.
Officers have been told to report at 11 a.m.
and stop people travelling to the protest within their districts.
Roads may have diversions from as early as 6 a.m., depending on what happens.
Reports disagree about Metro plans: one says closures at about 40 stations are being considered, while another reports closures at 45 stations.
A separate report also mentions train cancellations and a mobile internet suspension.
Travellers are advised to check official updates before setting out.
Delhi Police says it will not permit the October 10 protest and plans 37 blocking points across New Delhi district and detention centres in all 15 police districts.
Police directed officers to report at designated assembly points at 11 a.m., intensify patrols and stop protesters within their own districts.
Traffic diversions may begin as early as 6 a.m.; the Traffic Police warned that 30 points leading toward New Delhi could be affected.
Reports differ on Metro measures: restrictions at about 40 stations were described as under consideration, while another report says entry and exit will be closed at 45 stations from October 9 evening to October 10 evening.
The protest was called over alleged vote theft and the Special Intensive Revision drive; one report also says some trains and mobile internet service may be disrupted.
- Who
- Delhi Police, Delhi Traffic Police, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and people planning to attend the protest.
- What
- Police plan security and movement controls for a protest they say is not permitted; traffic, Metro, train and mobile internet disruptions have also been reported.
- When
- The protest is planned for October 10. Police personnel are to report at 11 a.m.; traffic diversions may begin as early as 6 a.m. One report says Metro entry and exit closures would run from 9 p.m. October 9 to 6 p.m. October 10.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other locations in New Delhi, with measures affecting parts of Delhi.
- Why
- The CJP called the protest over alleged vote theft and the Special Intensive Revision drive, and seeks the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. Police say their measures are intended to maintain law and order and address shortcomings during the July agitation.
Police and authorities
Protest organisers
Permission and protest
Police and authorities
Delhi Police says permission has not been granted, Section 163 is in force, and unauthorised gatherings may lead to legal action.
Protest organisers
The CJP has called a protest over alleged vote theft and the Special Intensive Revision drive; its leader Abhijeet Dipke said he would march to Jantar Mantar.
Movement and security measures
Police and authorities
Police says blocking points, district-level patrols and detention centres are part of its plan to maintain law and order and respond to problems during the July agitation.
Protest organisers
The planned protest may be affected by police controls, traffic diversions and reported Metro restrictions; the reports differ on whether Metro measures are under consideration or confirmed.
- Protest date and location
- October 10 at Jantar Mantar, with other locations in Delhi also mentioned
- Police permission
- Delhi Police says permission was not granted; Section 163 is reported to be in effect
- Blocking points
- 37 planned across New Delhi district, each assigned to a specific police unit or district
- Detention centres
- Dedicated centres planned in all 15 police districts
- Police deployment
- Districts, units and battalions were instructed to report at designated assembly points at 11 a.m.
- Traffic
- Thirty points leading toward New Delhi could be affected; diversions may start as early as 6 a.m., depending on conditions
- Metro reports
- One report says restrictions at around 40 stations were under consideration; another reports entry and exit closures at 45 stations from 9 p.m. October 9 to 6 p.m. October 10
- Other reported disruption
- A report mentions cancellations affecting some trains to Delhi and a 24-hour mobile internet suspension in areas covered by the order
Sources
Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead Of CJP Protest: Check Affected Routes
Delhi on alert ahead of CJP protest: Traffic curbs, metro disruptions, internet restrictions imposed
37 blocking points, 15 detention centres: Delhi Police plan for CJP protest
