Centre seeks States’ help as CJP prepares to go ahead with protest; major curbs in Delhi
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has directed states to coordinate with Delhi Police to prevent protesters from reaching the capital for a demonstration organized by the Cockroach Janata Party. Authorities have implemented strict security measures, including internet curbs and transport cancellations, following the denial of protest permits.
Why it matters
The escalation of security measures in response to political protests underscores the government's focus on maintaining public order during periods of civil unrest.
The Delhi Police on Friday (October 9, 2026) denied permission to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday (October 10), citing alleged violations of conditions agreed upon for an earlier demonstration, even as authorities rolled out an extensive security plan across the national capital.
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Despite the denial of permission, the CJP released a poster that says “Final Call To Save Democracy”, asking its supporters to reach Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m. on Saturday (October 10) as they look to go ahead with the protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
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