CJP calls for fresh protests at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, 11 Oct; traffic curbs at 30 key points in Delhi: All we know

Delhi authorities imposed strict restrictions on protestors demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday. Over 7,000 individuals were arrested, and 45 metro, railway stations, and other locations were closed. Jantar Mantar, the planned protest site, was virtually deserted due to a 30,000-strong police presence. Prominent opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Pinarayi Vijayan, Manik Sarkar, Arvind Kejriwal, and Mamata Banerjee, were detained.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded Kumar's resignation, citing alleged electoral rolls irregularities. They announced a weekly protest at Jantar Mantar until Kumar's removal, with Ajinkya Shinde, a CJP leader, making the announcement in a press conference.

Traffic curbs will be implemented at 30 key points in Delhi, including around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House, and Patel Chowk. Diversions are set to begin at 6 am on Sunday, depending on the situation. The Delhi Traffic Police advises commuters to avoid non-essential travel and allocate extra time for journeys to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals, and the airport. Updates on traffic restrictions will be provided through the official website and social media platforms.