Archive · 11 Oct 2026
CJP Says Delhi Security Restrictions Mirror an Open Emergency
The Cockroach Janata Party criticized strict security measures in Delhi.
Its activists said road and transport restrictions were making life difficult for people.
They argued the measures were intended to stop a youth-led protest movement.
Saurav Das compared the situation to the Emergency of 1975.
He said Delhi had become like a military camp.
Das claimed that 30,000 to 40,000 security personnel had been sent to the city.
He also said some forces came from Kashmir, Bengal, and areas affected by Naxalite activity.
These numbers and accusations were claims made by the activists.
The Cockroach Janata Party criticized extensive security restrictions and transport closures in Delhi.
Activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka spoke at a joint press conference in New Delhi on Sunday.
The activists alleged that authorities were disrupting daily life to suppress a youth-led movement.
Saurav Das compared the situation to the 1975 Emergency and said Delhi had become a “cantonment.”
Das claimed 30,000 to 40,000 security personnel had been deployed across Delhi over the previous three to four days.
- Who
- Cockroach Janata Party activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka
- What
- They criticized security restrictions and transport closures, alleging that the measures disrupted the public and targeted a youth-led movement.
- When
- Sunday; Das said the deployment had been in place for the previous three to four days.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- The activists alleged that authorities imposed the restrictions to suppress a youth-led movement.
CJP activists' claims
Authorities' position
Purpose and effect of restrictions
CJP activists' claims
The activists said the restrictions and transport closures caused severe public disruption and were intended to suppress a youth-led movement.
Authorities' position
The article does not provide a response or explanation from the authorities.
Scale of security deployment
CJP activists' claims
Das claimed that 30,000 to 40,000 security personnel had been stationed across Delhi.
Authorities' position
The article does not include an official figure or comment from authorities.
- Organization
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Speakers
- Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka
- Event
- Joint press conference
- Reported security deployment
- Das claimed 30,000 to 40,000 personnel were stationed across Delhi.
- Reported duration
- Das said the deployment had lasted three to four days.
- Forces' reported origins
- Das said personnel included forces from Kashmir, Bengal, and Naxal-affected belts.