Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Denies CJP Protest Permission Ahead of October 10
The Cockroach Janata Party and some student groups wanted to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
They planned to raise concerns about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and changes to voter lists.
Delhi Police said no, because the request came too late, it said rules were not followed at an earlier protest, and it was concerned about public order.
Police also said restrictions under a law were in force in New Delhi.
CJP leaders said the restrictions would not stop their protest and accused authorities of trying to keep people away.
The Supreme Court worried that transport limits could strand people who need to travel.
It asked authorities to keep metro trains moving in a regulated way and consider another safe place for a protest.
Police said thousands of security personnel had been deployed across Delhi.
Delhi Police denied the Cockroach Janata Party and student organisations permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
Joint Commissioner Nupur Prasad cited the 10-day advance-notice rule, alleged failures to follow directions at an earlier protest, and public-order concerns.
The demonstration is intended to demand accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral-roll revisions and the Special Intensive Revision process.
Police said more than 25,000 personnel had been deployed across Delhi; another report put the total at about 26,000.
CJP leaders criticised the restrictions, while the Supreme Court urged authorities to avoid leaving commuters without transport and consider an alternative protest site.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janata Party and some student organisations sought to protest; Delhi Police denied permission.
- What
- Permission was denied for a demonstration demanding accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral-roll revisions.
- When
- The protest was planned for October 10; Delhi Police announced its decision on October 9.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
- Why
- Police cited insufficient advance notice, alleged non-compliance with directions at a previous protest, and public-order concerns.
Police and authorities
CJP and protest supporters
Permission for the protest
Police and authorities
Police said the application was submitted too late, alleged the group had not followed directions and undertakings at an earlier protest, and cited public-order concerns.
CJP and protest supporters
CJP leaders criticised the restrictions, alleging authorities were trying to prevent people from reaching Delhi and saying the measures would not deter the demonstration.
Transport and public access
Police and authorities
Authorities said security and public-order restrictions were in place; officials said ordinary passengers not violating restrictions would not be curbed.
CJP and protest supporters
The Supreme Court warned that commuters should not be left without transport, opposed a complete halt to metro trains, and urged regulated service and consideration of another protest site.
- Planned protest date
- October 10
- Proposed venue
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Advance notice cited by police
- At least 10 days
- Police official
- Joint Commissioner Nupur Prasad
- Legal provision cited
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Police deployment
- One report said more than 25,000 personnel; another said around 26,000.
- Supreme Court guidance
- Avoid a complete halt to metro movement, review restrictions, and consider an alternative protest site.
