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The Latest Breaking News from Ashutosh Ranka

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1h ago ‘Cockroach’ party leaders say India is ‘at war with its citizens’ as protests enter second day
1h ago 'Will hit streets': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke says haven’t signed any bond promising not to protest again
3h ago ‘Protests to continue till Gyanesh Kumar resigns’: CJP leaders after release from custody
4h ago A city under siege by its own guardians: The Delhi of October 9 and 10

‘Cockroach’ party leaders say India is ‘at war with its citizens’ as protests enter second day

CJP leaders say Modi’s government is creating ‘atmosphere of fear’ after they were among thousands detained on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

'Will hit streets': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke says haven’t signed any bond promising not to protest again

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, announced his commitment to protesting Gyanesh Kumar's removal. He claimed no bond was signed to prevent future protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. After being released from custody, Dipke met reporters at Nagpur airport en route to his grandmother's last rites. Delhi…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

‘Protests to continue till Gyanesh Kumar resigns’: CJP leaders after release from custody

Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said that India has seen a brazen display of dictatorship in the past 72 hours when protesters gathered for a march in Delhi to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The leaders were addressing the media on Sunday, October…

Newslaundry · 3h ago

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A city under siege by its own guardians: The Delhi of October 9 and 10

On October 9, as the sun gently set over central Delhi, the city fell into an unusually quiet lull. It was the day before the protests demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Newslaundry · 4h ago

Delhi protest: Several protesters detained on second day of CJP stir

Delhi Police detained SFI and Left party protesters at Connaught Place on Sunday, a day after large-scale detentions during the CJP-led protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Meanwhile, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released from preventive detention and the party announced a press…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

CJP to hold press conference today after leaders released from detention in Delhi

Cockroach Janata Party leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das were released from detention. They were detained during a protest in the national capital related to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Following their release, a press conference was announced for later today. Delhi Police has reportedly registered multiple FIRs…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

'No breach of peace for one year': Condition imposed on release of CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das & Ashutosh Ranka, detained ahead of ECI protest

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by an Executive Magistrate on Sunday after preventive detention by Delhi Police. Their release came with a condition that they must not breach the peace for one year. The three were detained at Delhi airport ahead…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka released after Delhi detention

On Saturday, Delhi Police detained Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka amidst rising protests. This sparked worries over their safety and legal rights, leading to significant public pressure for their release. Ultimately, they were brought before an Executive Magistrate and freed by Sunday. The Cockroach Janta Party spearheaded the…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

'Where are Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das': Kejriwal questions Centre over detentions in Delhi

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the whereabouts of CJP activists Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, who were detained at Delhi Airport ahead of a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police said permission had not been granted for the…

The Economic Times · 12h ago

'Will not go back till CEC resigns': CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called a fresh protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The announcement follows mass detentions, security restrictions. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of possible diversions and disruptions across New…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

'Keeping people incommunicado without disclosing whereabouts': CJP's Shinde seeks immediate release of Dipke, other leaders

CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police after arriving in New Delhi. Ajinkya Shinde demanded their immediate release and information about their location. Shinde expressed concern over the lack of communication with their families or lawyers. The leaders have been missing for over…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

Opposition leaders, activists and journalists detained as Delhi police block ‘cockroach’ protests

Hundreds arrested, transport restricted and internet suspended to thwart demonstrations demanding removal of India’s election chief

The Independent UK · Oct 10

Who is Ajinkya Shinde? CJP leader takes charge of Delhi protest after Dipke’s detention

Ajinkya Shinde, the Cockroach Janta Party’s national organisation in-charge, is leading the party’s proposed Delhi protest after founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other leaders were detained at the airport on October 10.

The Economic Times · Oct 10

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s grandmother passes away as he remains detained in Delhi

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother died after being unwell in their native village. While Dipke remained in detention, he intended to protest in Delhi. The protest called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP leaders were detained due to allegations of electoral-roll manipulation and prohibited orders. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

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The Economic Times · Oct 10

CJP names Ajinkya Shinde to lead Jantar Mantar protest as 3 leaders remain detained

CJP protest Delhi Ajinkya Shinde: Cockroach Janta Party leaders have been detained after landing in Delhi ahead of their planned protest. Ajinkya Shinde has been appointed to lead the demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The detentions were made to prevent the leaders from participating in the protest regarding electoral roll manipulation.…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

CJP protest: Abhijeet Dipke, Dhruv Rathee, Kavya Karnatac to Pinarayi Vijayan, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, full list of leaders and creators detained

A significant security crackdown in Delhi led to the detention of multiple political leaders and activists. Among those detained were prominent members of the Cockroach Janta Party and digital content creators. The detentions were reported at various locations, including homes and an airport shortly after arrival. This action took place…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Delhi Protest: Watch how Abhijeet Dipke, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA were detained directly from inside the plane after landing in Delhi amid Inquilab Zindabad slogans

Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke and party members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police at Delhi airport on October 10 ahead of a proposed Jantar Mantar protest. Dipke questioned the police action in a video shared by the party. The CJP planned to demand Chief…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka detained straight from flight after landing in Delhi

Delhi protest news Dipke detained: Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party leaders shortly after their arrival in the capital on Saturday. The party had planned to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged misconduct related to electoral rolls. Authorities imposed preventive measures, including restricting access to Jantar Mantar…

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Newslaundry · Oct 8

From ‘5 lakh’ to ‘10 lakh’: Social media claims fuel counter-mobilisation ahead of CJP protest

A counter-narrative calling for a mobilisation against the “cockroaches” has emerged across social media, with several right-wing handles and activists urging people to gather at Jantar Mantar on October 10.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

CJP 'Chappal protest' in Bengaluru on October 8: After Delhi and Mumbai, Cockroach Janta Party turns to IT city; timing, venue, demands and all you need to know

CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka has announced a ‘Chappal protest’ at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on October 8, following a People’s Tribunal on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJP and civil society groups are demanding that voter deletions made during the SIR be scrapped and have sought the resignation…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

ECI took down September 26 press release after SC remarks? PIB factchecks CJP's Ashutosh Ranka's claim on form 6

The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has rejected a claim by CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka that the Election Commission of India removed its September 26 press note on Form 6 after the Supreme Court said it had not approved modified versions of the form. The ECI said the press note…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

‘Govt planning to arrest Abhijeet Dipke & Ashutosh Ranka’: CJP’s Saurav Das claims ahead of Oct 10 protest

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das claimed the government plans to arrest him and several other party leaders, including Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh, and called for a major protest mobilisation from October 10. He said the movement would continue even if leaders were arrested.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

CJP looks to reach out to all Northeast states: Ashutosh Ranka

Ranka said the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) would focus on issues concerning students and youth in the region and provide them a platform to raise their concerns.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

CJP will not back down till CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns: Ashutosh Ranka

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka asserted the organization's demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation regarding vote exclusion. The group is initiating a nationwide protest beginning October 2 to address this issue. Ranka criticized the BJP's defense of Kumar and called for transparency from him. The campaign emphasizes the alleged removal of…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claims Assam Police detained outfit's leader Ashutosh Ranka, supporters

Ranka, who reached Guwahati a day ago, was scheduled to meet some CJP supporters during the day. Dipke claimed that the outfit's leaders were prevented from holding the meeting.

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