CJP Protest Delhi LIVE: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Sourav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and 200 Detained Amid Jantar Mantar Chaos

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.