CEC row LIVE: CJP’s Saurav Das to submit ‘intimation letter’ to Delhi Police ahead of October 10 Jantar Mantar protest; security tightened
Security has been tightened in New Delhi as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) prepares to submit an intimation letter for a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. The protest aims to challenge the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls amid ongoing tensions between the opposition and the Election Commission.
Why it matters
The event underscores ongoing political friction regarding electoral integrity and the role of the Election Commission in India.
Security was stepped up outside the Parliament Street police station in New Delhi on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) ahead of the planned arrival of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Saurav Das, who is scheduled to submit an ‘intimation letter’ to the Delhi Police regarding the organisation’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
The CJP’s October 10 protest is aimed at pressing for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the revocation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Security heightened as CJP aims to submit an intimation for Oct 10 Jantar Mantar protest against CEC Kumar amid earlier INDIA bloc detentions.
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