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Crime & Justice11 Oct, 16:07

Delhi Police Arrest Four Men After Assaults During Anti-CEC Protests

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other Left organizations protested in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During these protests, members of right-wing groups, including the Hindu Raksha Dal and Bajrang Dal, allegedly threatened and assaulted protesters and journalists in various locations. Delhi Police arrested four men on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in connection with these assaults.

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Politics11 Oct, 14:31

Supreme Court Directs Delhi Police on Protests, Orders Restoration of Services

The Supreme Court of India issued directives regarding protests in Delhi, ordering that no one should be illegally detained and that internet and metro services should be restored. The court emphasized ensuring free movement of people while maintaining law and order. These directions followed protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, during which thousands were detained and various restrictions were imposed in the capital.

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Politics11 Oct, 12:51

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Detained Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest in Gurugram

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by police from his Gurugram residence on Saturday, October 10, 2026, ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The protest, organized by Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), aimed to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. Delhi Police had denied permission for the demonstration. Rathee was released late Saturday night or early Sunday morning from a Crime Branch office in Gurugram.

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Politics31 Aug, 19:34

Draft Electoral Rolls Published for Delhi and Maharashtra After Special Revision

On Monday, August 31, 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) published draft electoral rolls for Delhi and Maharashtra following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. In Delhi, approximately 47.7 lakh (4.77 million) names were excluded, representing about one-third of the city's previous 1.45 crore (14.5 million) registered voters. The revised draft roll for Delhi now includes around 97.5 lakh (9.75 million) eligible voters. In Maharashtra, over 2.06 crore (20.6 million) electors were not included in the draft electoral roll, accounting for 21.14% of the state's previous voter base of approximately 9.78 crore (97.8 million).

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Politics11 Oct, 10:20

CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest, Grandmother Dies

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was detained by Delhi Police ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. Other organizers, politicians, and activists, including Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were also detained. The protest aimed to demand the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Over 1,500 people were reportedly detained in Delhi amid heavy security, mobile internet suspensions, and metro station restrictions. Dipke's 85-year-old grandmother passed away in Maharashtra hours after his detention.

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Politics11 Oct, 12:51

Delhi Police Detain Over 7,000 During CJP Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Delhi Police detained over 7,000 individuals, including leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other opposition figures, during protests on October 10 and 11, 2026. The protests, organized by the CJP and other groups, were held against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized the CJP, Congress, and AAP, accusing them of attempting to destabilize the national capital.

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Politics13 Aug, 02:52

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announces second Jantar Mantar protest

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, announced on Wednesday that a second phase of protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi will begin soon. Dipke stated that the decision follows inquiries from supporters on social media. He also alleged that the party faced difficulties securing a venue for a volunteer meeting in Delhi, claiming that hall owners were pressured to deny them space.

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