Massive Clash Erupts at Jantar Mantar as CJP’s ‘Protest 2.0’ Turns Violent; Over 500 Detained, Including Leaders and Dhruv Rathee…
A massive clash broke out between protesters and the Delhi Police during the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) mega-demonstration, ‘Protest 2.0,’ at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10, 2020. The protest, called against the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and alleged irregularities in voter registration, created a tense atmosphere near Parliament Street and Akashvani Bhavan.CJP founders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das were detained by police as a precautionary measure upon landing at Delhi airport. Ratna Singh, head of the CJP’s legal wing, and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee were also detained. Over 500 protesters, including several MPs and leaders from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Left (CPI-M), were detained. Those detained were taken to Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium. The Delhi Police have also filed an FIR against those violating the law under serious sections. In view of the protests, approximately 30,000 to 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel (CAPF) have been deployed in Delhi. Sensitive areas are being monitored using drones and body cameras. Mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended in parts of Central Delhi for security reasons. Additionally, instructions have been issued to close or divert several Delhi Metro stations. The Delhi Police clarified that the CJP did not follow the rules for the protest and applied at the last minute, which is why the protest at Jantar Mantar was denied permission. Section 163 (formerly Section 144) of the Indian Civil Services Code (BNSS) has been imposed in the capital.
Tejashwi-led Grand Alliance marches in Patna, demands CEC’s removal…
A massive march by the Grand Alliance (INDIA Bloc) was held in Patna, the capital of Bihar, against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Led by Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, prominent leaders from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, VIP, and Left parties, along with thousands of workers, took to the streets. The march began at the Martyrs’ Memorial and was scheduled to proceed towards Saptamatru near the Secretariat and Lok Bhavan/Raj Bhavan. For security reasons, Patna Police deployed a large force and erected barricades at several locations. Tejashwi Yadav himself climbed a police barricade, leading to heated exchanges and scuffles between activists and police. The Grand Alliance alleges that large-scale rigging is taking place under the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign. The opposition claims that through this process, the names of poor, Dalit, backward, and migrant laborers are being deliberately removed from the voter list. Therefore, they are demanding the resignation and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Due to the widespread uproar during the march, police detained several prominent leaders of the Grand Alliance, including Tejashwi Yadav, Misa Bharti, and Mukesh Sahni. However, the police administration later allowed a six-member delegation, including Tejashwi Yadav, to proceed to the Raj Bhavan/Lok Bhavan in the delegation vehicle. This protest is part of the Grand Alliance’s two-day “Aakrosh March,” as part of which effigies of the Chief Election Commissioner and the central government were burned at all 534 block headquarters in Bihar a day earlier.
CJP vows nationwide protest at Jantar Mantar if CEC Gyanesh Kumar doesn’t resign by October 10…
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a massive protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10, 2026, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The Cockroach Janata Party has announced that if Gyanesh Kumar does not resign from his post, people from across the country will gather in Delhi and protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. The CJP made this announcement during a protest held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on October 2, 2026 (Friday, Gandhi Jayanti). CJP founder and convener Abhijeet Dipke stated that if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by October 10, people from different parts of the country will travel to Delhi. He stated that if the Delhi Police prevents protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar, the protest will continue from the location where they are stopped. The organization described it as a peaceful protest. This protest is being held against alleged irregularities in the voter list and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, which has reportedly resulted in the removal of millions of voters from the rolls. The organization has described this movement as completely peaceful and following the path of non-violence espoused by Mahatma Gandhi. They have also clarified that if the Delhi Police prevents the protesters from proceeding to Jantar Mantar, they will continue their protest by sitting wherever they are stopped. Previously, opposition parties (India Block) and various student organizations (such as AISA and SFI) have also held protests in Delhi and submitted a formal notice to Parliament demanding the removal of the CEC. The CJP also recently held a protest at Shivaji Park in Mumbai demanding the same. According to the CJP, a large number of people participated in the protest at Shivaji Park. The protesters questioned issues related to the electoral process and the voter list and demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. The organization says that the Mumbai protest is an important step toward advancing the ongoing civil rights movement across the country. Preparations are now underway to extend this movement to Delhi. Abhijeet Dipke stated that the protest will be non-violent and will be conducted peacefully, drawing inspiration from the path shown by Mahatma Gandhi. He appealed to the government and Delhi Police to respect the right to peaceful protest. He also referred to the alleged police use of force on July 20th and stated that he does not want any violence in the upcoming protest.
INDIA Bloc Meets in Delhi : Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Over SIR Voter List Irregularities…
A crucial meeting of the opposition alliance INDIA was held today (September 30, 2026) at the Constitution Club in New Delhi, the capital of the country. Twenty-three political parties are participating in the meeting. The meeting was convened to formulate a common strategy regarding the functioning of the Election Commission, the demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, and the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Opposition leaders are expected to discuss their strategy for demanding action against the SIR and the Chief Election Commissioner. Several prominent opposition leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, attended the meeting. This mega meeting was primarily organized at the initiative of Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. From the TMC, Mamata Banerjee was joined by party National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee and senior MP Saugata Roy. RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, National Conference’s Omar Abdullah, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, and several Left leaders are also present. Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav did not attend the I.N.D.I.A. Alliance meeting at the Constitution Club due to other commitments (farmers’ convention). His representatives, including senior leaders like Tejashwi Yadav, Omar Abdullah, and Kapil Sibal, are also attending. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and DMK are also not attending the meeting. However, Arvind Kejriwal met with Mamata Banerjee just before the meeting. Opposition parties are preparing a joint action plan to protest allegations of vote theft and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Additionally, a draft motion is being discussed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. At the meeting, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the use of pre-SIR voter lists in the upcoming elections and the use of ballot papers instead of EVMs. He said the alliance would demand complete transparency in the electoral process and work together to achieve this.