CJP Leaders Seek New Protest Date at Parliament Street Police Station

On Monday, October 12, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das went to the Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi. Their purpose was to request a new date for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. The CJP leaders issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Delhi Police, stating that if a date is not provided, they would issue another call for protest. The planned demonstration seeks the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Security was increased around the police station, with roads closed and public announcements made to ensure compliance with prohibitory orders.

The CJP had initially planned a protest for October 10, 2026, which the Delhi Police denied due to a 10-day advance notice requirement. Ahead of the initial protest, extensive security measures were implemented across Delhi. On October 10, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with Ranka and Das, were detained at Indira Gandhi International Airport and later released on October 11 after being bound by a one-year peace bond. On October 11, the Supreme Court directed authorities to review barricading in Delhi, emphasizing that peaceful protesters cannot be detained without due legal procedure. Also on October 11, the Delhi Police issued a standing order denotifying Jantar Mantar as a protest venue and designating three alternative sites.