‘Will not go back till CEC resigns’: CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on October 11
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a fresh protest at Jantar Mantar following the detention of its members during demonstrations against alleged electoral roll irregularities. The party demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and vows to continue civil disobedience.
Why it matters
This highlights escalating political tensions and civil unrest regarding the integrity of the electoral process in India.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP ) on Saturday (October 10, 2026) vowed to continue protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, announcing another demonstration at Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m. on Sunday (October 11), even as the Delhi Traffic Police warned of possible restrictions across New Delhi and central Delhi.
Addressing a press conference after police detained protesters, activists and political leaders during Saturday's (October 10) demonstrations, Ajinkya Shinde, the CJP's national organisation in-charge, said the party would not retreat despite the detentions.
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