CJP to not wave white flag, sets Sunday showdown
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) declared on Saturday their determination to persist with protests over alleged electoral roll malpractices until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar steps down, announcing a fresh rally at Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, despite police warnings of potential restrictions across New Delhi and Central Delhi.
Government officials must have anticipated we'd return home after the arrests today, claimed CJP's national organiser Ajinkya Shinde, who leads the protest as several members remain in detention. Shinde stated that the party would not back down despite the detentions, urging participants to converge at Jantar Mantar again at 10 am the next day.
Urging mass participation, Shinde called on people to continue protesting even if stopped by police, emphasizing the need to assemble at Jantar Mantar or wherever the Delhi Police obstructs gatherings. CJP representatives condemned the detention of party leaders and protesters during Saturday's demonstrations, accusing authorities of imposing an undeclared Emergency to prevent peaceful assembly.
The party also questioned the whereabouts of its founder Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were detained after landing in New Delhi from Mumbai, alleging a lack of information and accountability. CJP demanded their immediate release, access to legal counsel, and transparency over their detention.
The party alleged that restrictions on transport services, signal jammers, and the deployment of heavy security were aimed at suppressing peaceful protests. CJP also criticised Delhi Police's restrictions on access to Jantar Mantar, metro station closures, and suspension of train services, alleging these measures were meant to obstruct peaceful assembly.
The party vowed to continue the campaign for electoral transparency across multiple states until constitutional rights are safeguarded and the government is held accountable. Delhi Traffic Police warned of possible traffic disruptions on Sunday, October 11, due to law-and-order concerns, advising commuters to allow extra travel time and avoid unnecessary journeys.
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