Delhi Police Restricts Movement Ahead of CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police has implemented extensive restrictions, including metro station closures and train cancellations, in anticipation of a protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on October 10, 2026. The CJP plans to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and address alleged electoral roll irregularities. The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding the proportionality of these restrictions.
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What Happened
The Delhi Police requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to close 57 metro stations across the National Capital Region from 9 PM on October 9, 2026, through October 10, 2026, in response to a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. Indian Railways also cancelled 48 Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on October 10. Additionally, all retail liquor shops in Delhi were instructed to close on October 9 and 10, and Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was imposed in the New Delhi district to prohibit unauthorized gatherings.
The CJP's protest aims to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and address alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Delhi Police denied permission for the protest, citing short notice and previous non-compliance. The Supreme Court, on October 9, 2026, expressed concerns about the proportionality of the restrictions, including the metro and train cancellations.
Key Facts
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called for a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 10, 2026.From research
- The protest demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and addresses alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.From research
- The Delhi Police requested the closure of 57 metro stations from 9 PM on October 9, 2026, through October 10, 2026.Hindustan TimesHindustan TimesSambad
- Indian Railways cancelled 48 incoming Mail and Express trains for October 10, 2026.Hindustan Times
- All retail liquor shops in Delhi were instructed to close on October 9 and 10.Hindustan Times
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was imposed in the New Delhi district.From research
- The Supreme Court raised concerns regarding the proportionality of the restrictions on October 9, 2026.From research
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