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Kangana Ranaut calls CJP protesters ‘anti-national forces’
Kangana Ranaut, an actor and BJP member of Parliament, called Cockroach Janata Party protesters “anti-national forces” and said their movement was a conspiracy to destabilise India.
The CJP is leading protests across the country that demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign.
Protesters cite alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls, including concerns about wrongful voter deletions.
On October 10, Delhi Police detained thousands of people as it prevented protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Accounts differ on the total detained, giving figures from more than 4,000 to about 7,000.
Ranaut said ordinary people were also beginning to challenge the protesters, while adding that efforts should be made to avoid inconveniencing the public.
The CJP said it would march again, and police said central Delhi would remain restricted on Sunday; the Supreme Court was due to hear a plea over the shutdown of train and metro services.
Kangana Ranaut called people involved in nationwide Cockroach Janata Party protests “anti-national forces” and alleged the protests were a conspiracy to destabilise India.
The protests are demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls.
Her remarks followed a Delhi Police crackdown on protesters in the capital on October 10.
The Hindustan Times reported more than 6,000 people were detained across Delhi, while the Indian Express reported more than 4,000 protesters were detained.
Ranaut also said care should be taken to ensure citizens did not face inconvenience.
- Who
- Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, CJP protesters and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Ranaut called the protesters “anti-national forces” and described the protests as a conspiracy to destabilise India.
- When
- October 10, 2026; the articles were published on October 11.
- Where
- The protests and police crackdown took place in Delhi, including around Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- The CJP protests are demanding Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Kangana Ranaut
Cockroach Janata Party protesters
Characterisation of the protests
Kangana Ranaut
Ranaut called the protesters “anti-national forces” and alleged the protests were a conspiracy to destabilise the country.
Cockroach Janata Party protesters
The CJP is protesting to demand the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revision.
Purpose and concerns
Kangana Ranaut
Ranaut said people were recognising those she described as forces putting India in danger.
Cockroach Janata Party protesters
The CJP has raised concerns about alleged wrongful voter deletions and called for greater transparency in the revision process.
Look at how people are now exposing these anti-national forces. Leave the police aside, now ordinary people too will catch them and demand answers from them because people have started recognising them.
Leave the police aside, now ordinary people too will catch them and demand answers from them because people have started recognising them.
The CJP called for a protest at Jantar Mantar, and Delhi Police detained protesters and political leaders.
Ranaut commented on the protests and called those involved “anti-national forces.
The Indian Express and Hindustan Times published reports on Ranaut’s remarks and the crackdown.
- Protest demand
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
- Stated reason
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Protest site
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Detentions reported by Hindustan Times
- More than 6,000 people across Delhi
- Detentions reported by Indian Express
- More than 4,000 protesters, including Opposition leaders
Sources
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