CJP protest: Trains cut, Internet down, Delhi turns a fortress

On October 9, 2026, the Delhi Police refused to grant permission for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing alleged breaches of previous demonstration conditions. Despite this denial, the CJP released a poster pledging to march to Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m. with a goal to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Authorities across Delhi implemented an extensive security plan, with internet access restricted in parts of the city, markets and Metro stations shut down, and dozens of trains cancelled to the capital. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs instructed all states and union territories to coordinate with Delhi Police and take steps to halt the movement of protesters towards Delhi.

The Delhi Police and its 6,000 additional personnel, including 40 ITBP and 20 SSB companies, were deployed for law-and-order duty. Police claimed the CJP had failed to adhere to conditions from a prior protest and failed to provide notice, as usual, at least 10 days before the event. Civil society members and political workers received police visits and were asked not to join.

Dedicated detention centres were established in 15 police districts, and more than 30 blocking points were identified across New Delhi.