Delhi Protest: Will CJP call off demonstrations if CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns? Here's what we know

Delhi transformed into a political hotspot as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized a protest at Jantar Mantar ahead of the scheduled date. Prior to their arrival, numerous leaders and activists were apprehended, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. The protest demanded Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation due to alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions.

With the capital under heightened security, questions arose regarding whether Kumar's resignation could halt the protest. CJP co-convenor Saurav Das clarified that Kumar's resignation alone would not suffice; the group would maintain its agitation until its demands were met. The organization sought a halt to upcoming elections, a freeze on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, an independent inquiry into SIR decision-making, criminal proceedings against Kumar, and changes to laws appointing election commissioners.

The dispute centers around irregularities during the SIR, with two Election Commissioners raising formal objections, citing decisions and orders being issued without their knowledge. The organization called for an independent inquiry to examine the SIR decision-making processes. The protest also questioned the Election Commission's role in determining voter eligibility, sparking debate over the organization's influence.