CJP Protest Highlights: Ashutosh Ranka Warns Of Fresh Stir; MP John Brittas Among 200 Detained

The Cockroach Janta Party on Sunday vowed to intensify its agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, even as around 200 people were detained while protests were held at several places in the New Delhi area that remained under a security chokehold.

Earlier, the Supreme Court directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and asked authorities to ensure that the Delhi Metro functions normally and there is no disruption to internet services, subject to law and order conditions.

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka on Sunday said, "Delhi Police can give us date for Jantar Mantar protest in 24 hours, else CJP will give another protest call."

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Sunday rejected the INDIA bloc leaders' request for a meeting to submit a representation, explaining the reasons for the decision in a response sent to them via email.

The BJP on Sunday took on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), saying the group, which cropped up just months ago and led an agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and primarily students' concerns, has "suddenly" shifted its focus to an issue related to electoral politics. 

Speakint during a press conference at the BJP headquarters, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "Perhaps you wouldn't see such a fast mutation (change) even in radioactive decay."

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Tomorrow, 12th October, India marches peacefully as one to the Supreme Court. Students, civil society organisations, Opposition parties: Please join us to defend our democracy."

CPI(M) leader John Brittas was injured after Delhi Police personnel allegedly manhandled him during Sunday's protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, the CPI(M) said in a post on X. 

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "Unacceptable use of force by Delhi Police. Beating up an unarmed protestor, setting aside the fact that in this case the victim is actually an elected member of parliament, is unacceptable under any circumstances & is indefensible. I join all my @JKNC colleagues in condemning this reprehensible brutality."

Speaking to news agency ANI, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's father, Bhagwan Dipke, said, "If they (Delhi Police) had released him on time—or even released him on the condition that he had to return to Delhi after the funeral—he certainly could have come to see his grandmother...I just saw on Instagram that he had reached Nagpur...The police made a mistake; they shouldn't have mentioned things that weren't meant to be disclosed. And if they did mention it, they should have given him some time—time for the final viewing of his grandmother."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said opposition parties, civil society and youth would march to the Supreme Court on Monday to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India demanding an end to 'vote chori', CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and halting of SIR. 

MNS leader Amit Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray staged a protest outside Shivaji Park Police Station against the detention of protesters.

Delhi Police on Sunday detained protesters after fresh anti-CEC protest took place at Connaught Place. 

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday said that police had denied him access to his phone "even for a couple of minutes" to contact his cousin.

"I had requested to let me speak to my cousin who lives with my grandmother. Asked for my phone just for a couple of minutes so I could at least take out the number of my cousin," he wrote in a post on X.

"Why didn’t Delhi Police let me use my phone? I had also asked for a call with a lawyer, which was again denied."

"At 3:30 in the morning, Delhi Police asks me to call my father and inform him that tomorrow I’ll be going in jail for a long time. The same father who has just lost his mother. How much more trauma did you want to put my family through after we already lost my grandmother?"

The Cockroach Janta Party on Sunday vowed to intensify its agitation against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, even as around 200 people were detained while protests were held at several places in the New Delhi area. 

Earlier on Sunday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's mother, Anita Dipke, accused authorities of lying about informing her son of the death. She stated that the family had been unable to contact him and consequently put the funeral on hold. 

Delhi Police said that Dipke was informed about the death, the scheduled funeral time and was offered assistance to facilitate his travel to his hometown on humanitarian grounds, however he denied to avail the same. 

The Delhi Police on Sunday released a video showing officials informing Dipke of his grandmother's death while he was in custody. Police officials stated that the information was conveyed with due sensitivity and that Dipke was offered assistance for his travel to his hometown for the funeral, though he declined. 

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday vowed to resume the agitation, clarifying that no bond had been signed agreeing not to protest. 

In a post on X, Dipke said, "Haven't signed any bond that says we won't protest. We will hit the streets again."

Delhi Police is addressing media on protest situation and lleged attacks on cops during the CJP protest.,

WATCH LIVE: Delhi Police addresses Media on Protest Situation, Alleged Attacks on Cops I CJP Protest #delhipolice #cjp #cjpprotest #delhinews #jantarmantar #delhi #news #live https://t.co/8ccx9wWfKP, — ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2026

Activist Anjali Damania and several others were detained on Sunday when they arrived at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai's Dadar area to take part in a protest in support of the Cockroach Janta Party, police said. 

Activist Anjali Damania was detained after reaching Mumbai's Shivaji Park to take part in protest in support of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). 

Speaking to news agency ANI, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "PM Modi and Shah have made up their minds to remove democracy...",

Kalaburagi, Karnataka | Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "PM Modi and Shah have made up their minds to remove democracy..." He also says, "Previously, when statements were made about EVMs—such as the statements made by Rahul Gandhi—everyone used to make fun of it. Now, two members of the Central Election Commission themselves have exposed how mismanaged the system is, and how votes are manipulated, stolen, or altered. Even the two members sitting in the CEC did not have this information, and when they didn't know, they openly wrote and informed Gyanesh Kumar about it, but no attention was paid to it. After all of this came to light, Rahul Gandhi started the agitation. From the beginning, he had been saying "vote chori" in Maharashtra, Haryana, and in various parts of Karnataka like Aland, Mahadevapura, and elsewhere. Despite explaining this clearly—even explaining it like teaching children on a board—neither the Election Commission nor the government listened. Because of this, protests were started to bring it to the public's attention, and many people realized it was true and joined in. Entire INDIA alliance got united and started this agitation. Many youths felt there was some big scam or foul play, and after understanding Rahul Gandhi's statements, they joined the protest...", — ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2026

The Delhi Police has registered 20 FIRs in connection with Saturday's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, news agency PTI reported. 

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday said, "No CJP leader has signed any bond that says they will not protest any more. The bond refers to refraining of breach of peace. But participating in a peaceful protest is a Constitutional right and DOES NOT breach peace."

Speaking at a press conference, CJP National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said, "We sincerely appreciate the way four former Chief Ministers—Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Manik Sarkar, and Pinarayi Vijayan—took to the streets yesterday. We are deeply grateful for the battle they waged alongside the country's students and youth to safeguard our democracy, and we hope that all such organisations and political parties will continue to fight this battle together in the future. The protests are still ongoing. Even today, several colleagues from CJP have been detained and subjected to physical assault. The entire SFI team was detained today. Many members of AISF have also faced detention and assault over the past few days..."

CJP CEC Gyanesh Kumar Protest Live: CJP leader Saurav Das said that the CJP will not be intimidated and will not return unless the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. He asked people to hit the streets in protest. 

CJP Protest Live Updates: CJP's Saurav Das said that they were detained without any formal notice and their phones were seized. He also alleged that they were denied access to their lawyers during the detention. Speaking about police action, Das said that it is all being done to protect 'one person'. He said he wants to ask PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah that why are they protecting CEC Gyanesh Kumar.    

CJP Rally Jantar Mantar Live: The Mumbai Police have filed an FIR against actor Imran Khan and others, following a protest in the city on Saturday. Khan was detained during the protest but was released a couple of hours later. Mumbai Police said the FIR was registered under sections 223 (disobedience to order), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 189(3) and 189(5) of the Indian Penal Code. 

CJP Protest Live: After their release from the preventive arrest, the CJP leadership is set to address the media at a press conference shortly. Abhijit Dipke will address the media.

CJP Protest Day 2 Live: Amid incidents of demonstrations and subsequent detentions, Delhi Police has said that the situation remains normal and in control. Speaking to news agency ANI, DCP Sachin Sharma said, "The situation is under control; we are trying to maintain peace and tranquility."   

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Protest Live: Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal met Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das after the Supreme Court hearing on restrictions and detention of protesters. Sibal expressed gratitude to the top court and said, "We are deeply grateful to the Supreme Court of India for passing an order that restores the faith of the Indian people, as well as the faith of professionals, in the justice system of this country. Beyond this, we will not speak on anything else..."

CJP Protest Live Updates: Delhi Police have detained the workers of left-wing student organisations, including SFI, AISF and AIYF, as they tried to hold a demonstration in the inner circle of Connaught Place. The police also tried to detain CPI (M) MP John Brittas, which led to an altercation between them.  

CJP Protest: Four men claiming to be members of the right-wing Hindu Raksha Dal have been arrested for allegedly assaulting students and pushing and hitting women on Delhi''s DDU Marg during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on October 10, police said on Sunday.

Delhi: Protesters stage demonstration at Connaught Place.,

VIDEO | Delhi: Protesters stage demonstration at Connaught Place. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/M8dbStaKK3, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 11, 2026

Sharing a post on  X, Ashutosh Ranka said, "Gyanesh Kumar is a traitor. He will have to resign.I am even willing to spend my entire life in jail to get such traitors removed."

CJP Protest Live: SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against authorities alleging violation of court's direction.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee said that he was not arrested or detained, but kidnapped by the Delhi police.,

I was not arrested or detained, I was KIDNAPPED. Thank you for your support, here's the full story 👇 https://t.co/gcN8cAUOmY, — Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) October 11, 2026

CJP Protest Live: 'Will hear all parties, ensure no inconvenience is caused, said the Supreme Court on Sunday.

'Modi, as PM, is an embarrassment to India,' says Abhijeet Dipke after release from detention on Sunday.

CJP Protest Live: Over 20 cases have been registered regarding the protests held in Delhi yesterday. The cases have been filed for the assault of police personnel and violations of prohibitory orders.

Delhi: Preventive arrest u/s 126/170 BNSS of Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das was done on 10.10.2026. All due legal procedures were followed, and they were produced before the SEM Court, Delhi Cantt today. A bail bond as Surety Bond of Rs 50,000 was filled for maintaining peace and good behaviour for a period of one year, and they were released by the SEM Court: Delhi Police

CJP protest Live: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das have been released after being produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station.

CJP National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the leaders would address a press conference at 2 pm.

Executive Magistrate's court releases CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, and party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka. Visuals from Delhi Cantonment Police Station.,

VIDEO | Delhi: Executive Magistrate's court releases CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, and party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka. Visuals from Delhi Cantonment Police Station. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/UweLl56dyU, — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 11, 2026

CJP Protest Live: President, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) says, "It is deeply distressing to see attempts being made to turn Gurudwara Bangla Sahib into a political arena. This is a sacred institution—a place where people come to offer prayers and seek relief from their suffering. Yet, protesters intruded and attempted to stage a demonstration there, deeply hurting Sikh sentiments. One may offer prayers inside the Gurudwara, but protests are not permitted... The sight of police personnel walking through the Gurudwara premises hurts the hearts of the Sikh community. It is absolutely intolerable for police in uniform to traverse the Gurudwara grounds, as this is not a public thoroughfare. Yet, the situation is being manipulated, and Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in Delhi, in particular, are attempting to play dirty politics over it. I want to warn them: this is a Gurudwara, not an arena for your politics. If you play such games here, Guru Sahib will never forgive you..."

CJP Live Updates: Executive Magistrate court releases Abhijeet, Saurav and Ashutosh.

CJP Protest Live: CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das have been brought before the executive magistrate’s court. The court proceedings are expected to begin shortly.

Abhijeet Dipke's father, Bhagwan Dipke, says, "We tried contacting him but could not succeed. Delhi Police is lying. If he had received news of his grandmother's demise, he would have come by now. His friends told me that he has been shifted somewhere else; he is not in Delhi."

bhijeet Dipke's mother, Anita Dipke, says, "We have not been able to contact him...Delhi Police is lying. If he got the news (his grandmother's demise), he would have come immediately...we have put the last rites on hold for him..."

Security has been heightened outside Delhi Cantt Police Station, where CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das will be produced before the Executive Magistrate.

CJP Live: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released around 3 am, according to the latest information. Delhi Police sources said action would be taken again if there was any attempt to reach Jantar Mantar for the protest.

CJP Live Updates: "Every Indian is angry that their beloved country is being turned into a dictatorship by Modi and Shah. The manner in which tens of thousands of people were detained yesterday across Delhi and India will not go unchallenged. Across the country protests have started against the dictatorship. In Mumbai, protesters will peacefully assemble at T Junction, Shivaji Park, at 4 PM today. More cities will follow soon," Shinde said.

Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), have condemned the detention and alleged harassment of journalists covering protests in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the organisations said several journalists were detained despite displaying their press identity cards, while the phones and equipment of some reporters were seized.

CJP Live Updates: CJP activists have been detained under Sections 126 (security for keeping peace)/170 (arrest to prevent commission of cognisable offences), which deal with security for keeping the peace and arrest to prevent the commission of cognisable offences, Bar and Bench reported.

CJP Protest Live Updates: Heavy security has been deployed, and barricades have been put up at the Jantar Mantar.

CJP protest LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantonment Police Station at 9am on Sunday, according to an update shared by the party’s legal head.