The Latest Breaking News from Protests

'Trying to hold Delhi hostage': BJP's Jagdambika Pal accuses CJP of creating anarchy

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal criticized CJP for allegedly attempting to create unrest in Delhi through protests. He claimed that protests related to national issues were not occurring and accused CJP of causing public inconvenience. Pal accused the Opposition, particularly Rahul Gandhi, of politicizing the electoral revision issue and spreading misinformation.…

The Economic Times · 6m ago

'Even Indira Gandhi didn’t do this during Emergency': Dipke’s last post before CJP leaders’ detention from Delhi flight

Cockroach Janta Party leaders, including Abhijeet Dipke, were detained by Delhi Police after arriving in Delhi. They intended to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging electoral manipulation. The police claimed the protest was not permitted, enforcing prohibitory orders in New Delhi. Security measures led to hundreds of detentions…

The Economic Times · 12m ago

Delhi protest today: Massive traffic jams reported in central Delhi, check affected areas

Traffic jams were reported across several parts of central Delhi on Saturday as 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed ahead of the CJP's planned protest at Jantar Mantar. Security arrangements included body cameras, six detention centres, entry and exit restrictions at 45 metro stations and mobile internet curbs in…

The Economic Times · 28m ago

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…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Delhi Police detain CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das

Delhi Police have detained core members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including national convenor Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, after their flight landed this morning. Videos posted on social media show police entering the plane and detaining them.

Newslaundry · 1h ago

PM-HM duo extremely nervous, rattled by peaceful protest of youth: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Congress has expressed concerns over alleged manipulation of voter lists during the Special Intensive Revision process. The party states that the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is crucial for restoring democratic integrity. Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party are taking place, which have heightened security measures in…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

"Attempts to disrupt law and order must be stopped:" West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on CJP protest

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has expressed concerns about public disturbance due to the Cockroach Janta Party protest. Security measures have been heightened across Delhi, with over 35,000 personnel deployed to maintain law and order. The Delhi Police have denied permission for the gathering, citing past violence as a reason.…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

AAP alleges ‘Black Emergency’ as protesters detained ahead of CJP protest

Delhi Protest news: The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the BJP-led government of imposing a 'black emergency' in the country following police detentions, AAP leaders criticized the government's heavy security measures at protests in Delhi. AAP MLA Gopal Rai stated that such actions are attempts to suppress dissent among the…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

‘Modi has accepted defeat’: Dipke says ahead of Delhi protest as police detain 200+, including CJP’s legal head Ratna Singh, Dhruv Rathee

Delhi protest news: Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, accused PM Narendra Modi of preemptively accepting defeat. Around 200 protestors were detained by Delhi Police as they attempted to gather at Jantar Mantar. The CJP organized this protest to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Delhi CJP Protest Today: What's happening at Jantar Mantar? Here's what we know so far

Delhi CJP Protest Today: Security has been tightened across Delhi ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, which seeks Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and opposes the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJP founders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were detained at Delhi airport,…

The Economic Times · 1h ago