CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Stone-Pelting, Cops Attacked, Metro Gates Shut; Dipke, Neha Bora, Ranka Among 200+ Detained

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: AAP leader Gopal Rai was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday while protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanding his resignation. The detention comes after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged on social media that senior party leader Manish Sisodia had been detained by police in Chandigarh, sharing visuals of the incident on X. 

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Delhi Police detained All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora and several other workers on Saturday as they attempted to march towards Jantar Mantar from INA. 

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Stone-pelting was reported near the Press Trust of India (PTI) office in Connaught Place, Central Delhi, on Saturday, amid heightened security across the national capital over the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Two police personnel were reportedly targeted in the incident. The development comes as police maintain a heavy presence across Delhi and conduct checks to prevent any untoward incidents during the demonstration.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: AAP leader Manish Sisodia has been detained by police in Chandigarh, the Aam Aadmi Party alleged in a post on X, sharing visuals of the incident amid the ongoing CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

“PM Modi and HM Amit Shah cannot suppress the voice of dissent. Vote Chor Gyanesh Kumar, your time is over. It’s done, bro!” the party wrote.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Republic Digital takes you inside the high-tech police control rooms monitoring the capital's lockdown in real-time. With BNSS Section 163 imposed, multi-layered barricading, and over 23,000 security personnel deployed, a wall of live screens is tracking every single vehicle, movement behind bushes, and potential troublemakers across New Delhi.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: SFI workers toppled police barricades during a protest march over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday. Visuals from Imtiaz Khan Marg show protesters pushing through barricades amid heightened security in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the CEC and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Security personnel detained protesters in the Bangla Sahib area of Delhi on Saturday ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Security has been tightened across the national capital, with police conducting checks at inter-state borders, deploying additional personnel and using drones and CCTV cameras to prevent unauthorised gatherings. Delhi Police denied permission for the protest, citing law-and-order concerns.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday dismissed the CJP protest in Delhi, describing it as a spectacle staged by a frustrated Opposition. Reacting to the demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Sarma said the protest would have no impact.

“When the Opposition is frustrated, they stage such spectacles... It makes no difference. Keep working for the people, and the people will continue to bless you...” he said.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Heavy stone barricades were placed at the Ghazipur border on Saturday as Delhi intensified security measures ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. 

Police stepped up vehicle checks at inter-state and inter-district borders to prevent unauthorised elements from entering the national capital.

South District DCP Anant Mittal said around 12 pickets had been established at various borders, alongside additional checkpoints within the district. Police are also using drones and CCTV cameras to monitor gatherings and prevent untoward incidents, while announcements are being made about prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS.

ACP Suryabali Maurya said around 100 personnel from the Civil Police, Traffic Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary were deployed at the Ghazipur border. Meanwhile, heavy police and media presence was reported at Kerala House near Jantar Mantar, where a few protesters had gathered.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Around 200 more protesters were detained in Delhi’s Connaught Place area on Saturday while allegedly attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar for the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned demonstration, Delhi Police sources said. The detentions came amid heightened security across the national capital after police denied permission for the protest.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and his associates were also detained shortly after their flight from Mumbai landed at Delhi Airport. Dipke shared a video on Instagram alleging that police personnel entered the aircraft to take them into custody. He accused the authorities of targeting protesters seeking to hold a peaceful demonstration and described the action as “dictatorship”.

Earlier, Delhi Police said around 500 people arriving in groups from different locations had been detained, while nearly 50 people with criminal antecedents were picked up as a preventive measure. Police also said the New Delhi district had been divided into 20 operational zones, with dedicated detention centres set up in each zone. Stadiums across the capital have reportedly been converted into temporary detention facilities.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police from a flight shortly after it landed in the national capital on Saturday, ahead of the outfit’s planned protest at Jantar Mantar.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing Dipke arguing with police personnel who entered the aircraft to detain him. “You could have waited till we came out. Come arrest us, we are not afraid,” he is heard saying. The police, in response, asked him to cooperate and said, “this is not an arrest”.

Police have reportedly detained around 1,500 people ahead of the planned protest. 

Earlier, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and CJP legal cell head Ratna Singh were also detained from their respective residences. CJP has condemned the detentions, calling them a violation of freedom of movement and demanding the immediate and unconditional release of its leaders.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused the Opposition of attempting to destabilise the country, as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and INDIA bloc prepared to hold a protest in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. 

Addressing a press conference amid the planned demonstration, Nabin alleged that two groups, one led by Rahul Gandhi and the other comprising associates of Arvind Kejriwal under CJP, were trying to create instability for political gains and at the behest of “foreign forces”.

"Today, an attempt is being made to create a highly dangerous and serious situation in the country. Efforts are underway to destabilise the nation, where 1.4 billion people are living in peace and harmony, contributing collectively to India's development. Who is doing this? Two anarchic groups: one led by Rahul Gandhi of the 'INDI Alliance', and the other led by Arvind Kejriwal's associates, CJP," Nabin said.

He further accused the groups of refusing to accept the people's verdict and pursuing political agendas instead. "I want to say that you are undertaking these efforts, driven by your political agendas, at the behest of foreign forces," he said.

Nabin also asserted that the Opposition was unable to accept India's progress and said citizens would unite against what he described as attempts to undermine the country. The BJP chief's remarks came as CJP pressed ahead with its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and opposing the SIR exercise. 

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has restricted entry and exit at 45 metro stations ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. The restrictions began at 9 pm on Friday and are scheduled to remain in place until 6 pm on October 10.

The number of affected stations has been reduced from 57 to 45 following a revised advisory. While passengers will not be able to enter or exit through the affected stations, interchange facilities will remain available at all of them except New Delhi Metro station.

Commuters have been advised to avoid non-essential travel and allow extra time for their journeys. Those travelling to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals or the airport through New Delhi and Central Delhi should plan their routes accordingly.

Full list of 45 affected metro stations:

Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Seva Teerth, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, ITO, Delhi Gate, Khan Market, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, Shivaji Stadium, Dilli Haat-INA, Hauz Khas, Jor Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Ashram, Jamia Millia Islamia, Chawri Bazar, Jama Masjid, Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Vishwavidyalaya, Kashmere Gate, Inderlok, Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place, Azadpur, Jahangirpuri, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Majlis Park, Seelampur, Maujpur-Babarpur, Jafrabad, Welcome, Yamuna Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Shahdara and Rithala.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Several prominent markets in Delhi are expected to remain closed on Saturday, October 10, as traders take precautions ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. 

Connaught Place, Palika Market, Janpath, Khan Market and Karol Bagh are among the commercial areas where traders have advised or decided to shut shops, citing security concerns and possible disruptions.

Traders at Janpath are concerned about possible vandalism and security near the protest site. In Khan Market, the traders’ association has advised businesses to remain closed until further notice and plans to review the situation around 1 pm. Karol Bagh traders are also expected to keep shops shut as a precaution.

Which markets will remain open?

Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and Chandni Chowk are expected to remain open, with traders saying they will continue business despite the heightened security arrangements. The closure decisions are advisory, not compulsory. Individual shopkeepers may decide whether to open or shut depending on the situation during the day.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: Delhi Police has denied permission to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing potential law-and-order concerns and inconvenience to the public.

In a letter to CJP co-convenor Saurav Das and joint secretary Balkrishna, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi district, said the demonstration could lead to serious law-and-order issues. The letter stated, “In the larger public interest, the permission sought cannot be granted and is hereby denied.”

Police also said the party had only informed authorities about the proposed demonstration, rather than submitting a formal permission application. According to the letter, applications for programmes at Jantar Mantar must be filed at least 10 days in advance. Authorities also referred to alleged violations of protest conditions during previous demonstrations, including gatherings continuing beyond permitted hours.

CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory warning of possible disruptions and diversions at 30 locations across the national capital on October 10 ahead of the proposed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar.

Traffic restrictions are scheduled to begin at 6 am and may be adjusted depending on the law-and-order situation. Commuters have been advised to plan their journeys, allow extra travel time and avoid non-essential travel, particularly towards railway stations, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs) and the airport via New Delhi and Central Delhi.

Key locations likely to witness traffic disruptions include Connaught Place, Mandi House, Jantar Mantar Road, Patel Chowk, Dhaula Kuan Flyover, Jhandewalan, Minto Road, Lodhi Road Flyover, Bhikaji Cama Place and Rail Bhawan roundabout, among others.

The police said traffic arrangements would remain dynamic, with restrictions eased or intensified according to the situation on the ground. Commuters have been urged to follow police instructions and check the Delhi Traffic Police’s official website and social media handles for live updates and alternative routes. For assistance, they can call 1095 or 011-25844444.