CEC row LIVE: Jantar Mantar 2.0 has begun, says CJP; Delhi under tight security
New Delhi: The Delhi Police stepped up security across the national capital, intensified vehicle checks at border points and deployed personnel at key entry and exit routes ahead of a planned October 10 protest outreach by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and opposition parties including Aam Admi Party and Trinamool Congress at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Delhi police have maintained that no permission has been granted for the protest.
Security arrangements have been strengthened at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi-Noida border, the Badarpur border and other locations across the city. Police personnel have been deployed at strategic points, while checks are underway at the Delhi-Haryana and Delhi-Uttar Pradesh borders to prevent any disturbance to the law and order situation.
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‘Jantar Mantar will spring up everywhere’: Akhilesh Yadav backs youth protest
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said that the government's attempts to throttle public dissent in the national capital for the high-stakes demonstration will only result in a greater mistake on its part.
In a post on X, Yadav asserted that the youth will unite in Delhi today despite any obstructions from the Central government.
"It won't stop for anyone's obstruction. Now, the nation will unite in Delhi! We stand with the youthful energy of the nation. If the BJP government thinks it can halt the people through the might of power, this will prove to be an even greater mistake on its part. ‘Jantar-Mantar’ is no longer just a place's name; it has become a symbol of a new consciousness and awakening. If the government stops the protesters, then Jantar-Mantar will spring up everywhere in the country," he said. -
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Delhi Police deploy body cameras amid heightened security
Heavy security deployments were witnessed around the Mandi House and Firoz Shah Road areas to maintain law and order and prevent unauthorised assemblies.
To ensure transparency and prevent confrontation, on-duty Delhi Police personnel have been equipped with uniform-mounted body cameras capable of recording footage even in low-light conditions."These body cams are to protect us and others. In situations of manhandling, allegations are levelled against Delhi Police. So, these body cams will prove whether we did anything to anyone or not. This will record everything," an on-duty police official said.
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Mamata Banarjee's satirical dig at CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Mamata Didi (@MamataOfficial) is too good, as always! A little humour, but a serious message from the heart: Save Democracy, Save India! https://t.co/fxr4yxNwgV
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) October 9, 2026 -
Delhi police intensifies vehicle checking
VIDEO | Delhi Police on high alert ahead of CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Intensive checking of vehicles entering Delhi from Uttar Pradesh underway at Loni Gol Chakkar and Apsara Border.#DelhiNews #DelhiPolice(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/roPuXjI3Ov
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 10, 2026 -
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Delhi Police detain a few protesters
#WATCH | Delhi Police detain a few protesters who had started gathering at Jantar Mantar for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest here. https://t.co/QqZtF4Jswd
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026 -
CJP founder Dipke leaves hotel for Mumbai airport
STORY | CJP founder Dipke leaves hotel for Mumbai airport to attend Jantar Mantar protest in DelhiCockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday left the Four Seasons Hotel for Mumbai Airport to attend the Jantar Mantar protest in the national capital.READ: https://t.co/XllPk8ZhvEVIDEO: #CJPProtest (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 10, 2026 -
Over 250 trains cancelled ahead of CJP protest in Delhi
Indian Railways has cancelled more than 250 trains to and from Delhi, with only a few hours left before the protest called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. Northern Railway issued several bulletins until late Friday evening, revising the number of cancelled trains from an initial 38 to more than 250.
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Mobile internet suspended for 24 hours near Kartavya Path
Mobile internet services were suspended for 24 hours within a 4-km radius of the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing in New Delhi, starting at 10 pm on Friday, October 9, ahead of a protest called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The party is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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CJP accues govt for 'intimidating citizens'
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) accused the government of using what it called “shock and awe” tactics to intimidate citizens. In a post on X, the party invoked Mahatma Gandhi, B.R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru in defence of voting rights and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Dictator is using “shock and awe” tactics to scare and intimidate the citizens of India. Indians will not be scared any more. Gandhi, Ambedkar and Nehru are standing behind us. They enshrined the right to vote. Gyanesh Kumar can’t take it away!Gyaanu Gaddar Must Resign!
— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) October 10, 2026 -
Ashutosh Ranka slams Delhi Police
Stooping lower with every passing day, @DelhiPolice 👏
— Ashutosh Ranka (@AshutoshRanka) October 10, 2026 -
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'All that protesters are asking is that they be heard!,' activist Saurav Das on X
In a post on X, Saurav Das criticised the security restrictions ahead of the protest, questioning how long trains, flights and buses would be affected. He said the government’s measures had turned not just Delhi, but the entire country into Jantar Mantar, adding that protesters were only asking to be heard.
Exactly what we are talking about. For how long will you stop the trains? Or the flights? Or the buses?The government has not just ensured entire Delhi becomes Jantar Mantar but entire India does.All that protesters are asking is that they be heard!
— Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) October 10, 2026 -
Security arrangements tightened at the Tikri Border
#WATCH | Delhi: Security arrangements have been tightened at the Tikri Border ahead of the protest today at Jantar Mantar. https://t.co/MRcmZnnTyT
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Tight security at the Apsara Border
#WATCH | Delhi: Heavy security has been deployed at the Apsara Border ahead of the protest today at Jantar Mantar. https://t.co/qFpPItlupB
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026 -
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'Facilitating vote chori is over...' CJP slams CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Jantar Mantar 2.0 has begun. Gyanesh Kumar, your time of facilitating vote chori is over.
— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) October 10, 2026 -
Abhijeet Dipke to reach Jantar Mantar by 10 am
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke is expected to reach the protest site at Jantar Mantar by 10 am. He had earlier said that he could be detained by the police.
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Students taken into police custody as Delhi tightens security
Preventive detentions are ongoing, with students from Jamia Millia Islamia being taken into police custody. Delhi Police has intensified security across the capital, with heightened checks and restrictions ahead of the planned protest.
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'Students won't bow down...,' SFI slams Police raid
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) alleged that Delhi Police attempted to raid HKS Bhavan at midnight, claiming its members stood at the forefront to defend students. In a post on X, SFI said students would continue their resistance despite what it described as police pressure.
Students won't bow down in front of the fascist police forces!The Delhi Police attempted a raid on HKS Bhavan at midnight. Our comrades stood at the forefront to defend the students. No matter how hard they try, the students will proceed with their resistance, unfazed! https://t.co/UuB0l3y6tb
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SFI claims Delhi Police attempted raid on HKS Bhavan
FEARLESS IN THE FACE OF FORCE!Our comrades stood at the forefront to defend students against the Delhi Police’s attempted raid on HKS Bhavan. https://t.co/qKoX2CWgUV
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'They are afraid..,' Aishe Gosh takes it to X
वे डरते हैंकिस चीज़ से डरते हैं वेतमाम धन-दौलतगोला-बारूद पुलिस-फ़ौज के बावजूद?वे डरते हैंकि एक दिननिहत्थे और ग़रीब लोगउनसे डरना बंद कर देंगे।-गोरख पांडेय
— Aishe (ঐশী) (@aishe_ghosh) October 9, 2026 -
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CJP alleges tech lead’s Instagram account taken down ahead of Jantar Mantar protest
Modi Govt sticks to its cowardice yet again!CJP’s Tech Lead @rohan_ad’s Instagram account has just been taken down!Another attempt to silence us ahead of tomorrow’s protest at Jantar Mantar. https://t.co/VRIGBETm4t
— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) October 9, 2026 -
Delhi Police tightens security ahead of CJP protest
Delhi Police stepped up security across the national capital ahead of a planned October 10 protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and INDIA bloc at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Vehicle checks have been intensified at border points, with personnel deployed along key entry and exit routes.
Police said permission had not been granted for the proposed protest.
#WATCH | Delhi: Security tightened, and barricades put up at Jantar Mantar ahead of the protest today. https://t.co/9CcWs0nzZO
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026
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