Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner
Activists from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and others were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as they attempted to participate in demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commi…
Activists from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and others were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as they attempted to participate in demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commi…
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Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, leaders with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), were detained upon arriving in Delhi to attend a protest. They were en route to Jantar Mantar when the detentions occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Following their apprehension, the three leaders were reportedly taken to separate locations within the Delhi-NCR region.
CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh also reported being detained outside her residence in Jangpura, New Delhi, on the same day. She stated that Delhi Police officials arrived at her home and prevented her from leaving, citing verbal orders from superiors. Ms. Singh was reportedly with other lawyers outside her residence when police surrounded their vehicle.
In total, Delhi Police detained over 500 protesters across the city in anticipation of the planned demonstration. The CJP has condemned the detentions, calling them a violation of freedom of movement and demanding the immediate release of their leaders.
The protest, organized by the CJP and several left-leaning groups, aimed to escalate demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the reversal of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
FAQ
Who was detained ahead of the Delhi protest?
CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, along with CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh, were detained.
What was the reason for the protest?
The protest was organized to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
