CJP leaders judicial custody follows the Jantar Mantar protest involving Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The anti-CEC protest Delhi row has intensified after an FIR over alleged trespassing at the recently denotified protest site. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on October 14, 2026, in connection with an alleged trespassing incident at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. They are set to be lodged in Tihar Jail.

Jantar Mantar protest venue status has been withdrawn as Delhi Police designates three new protest sites. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground will host demonstrations, with revised police guidelines expected soon.   Jantar Mantar, one of Delhi's most recognised locations for public demonstrations, will no longer serve as an officially designated protest venue. Delhi Police has announced three alternative locations for protests and sit-ins, marking a signif

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced another protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday, October 11, following Saturday’s extensive police restrictions and detentions. The party is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde took charge of the mobilisation after founder Abhijeet Dipke and co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained. Shinde announced plans for supporters to gather at 10 AM

The Delhi CJP protest planned for October 10 has prompted major security measures. Police have denied permission for the Jantar Mantar gathering and proposed Delhi Metro restrictions at 57 stations amid demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.   Delhi Police Deny CJP Protest, 57 Metro Stations Face Curbs New Delhi, October 9, 2026: Delhi is preparing for major security restrictions ahead of a planned protest by

The INDIA bloc protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar intensified as opposition MPs gathered at Jantar Mantar. The Opposition MPs Jantar Mantar protest follows Congress demands for the CEC’s resignation and concerns over Election Commission decisions. Opposition parties have intensified their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with INDIA bloc MPs gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and demanding his resignation. The pr

Delhi Police has defended its handling of the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest in a counter-affidavit filed before the Supreme Court on August 18, 2026. Police rejected allegations of excessive force, saying officers adopted a graded response after parts of the crowd breached barricades and attempted to move towards Parliament. The affidavit comes amid judicial scrutiny of policing during the student-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Delhi P

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament over the July 20 student protest and the police response in Delhi. He said Home Minister Amit Shah is prepared to respond, even as Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders continue to demand accountability and a court-monitored investigation. Rijiju Says Government Ready for Discussion

PM Modi urged forgiveness after the Jantar Mantar protest controversy, saying those accused of using abusive language should be guided rather than punished. The Prime Minister said abuses cannot resolve disagreements and appealed to young people to learn from their mistakes and move forward. New Delhi, August 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for restraint and compassion following allegations that abusive language

Delhi Police’s facial recognition deployment during the July 20 student protest has triggered a debate over surveillance, privacy and peaceful assembly. Delhi Protest Facial Recognition Triggers Privacy Debate Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology during the July 20 student demonstration has triggered a growing debate over the limits of technology-driven policing at public protests. Student organisations and digital-right

Pralhad Joshi has received additional charge of India’s Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid sustained protests over the NEET paper leak. Protest leaders ended their Jantar Mantar sit-in as attention shifted to exam reform commitments. NEW DELHI — Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of India’s Ministry of Education on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmend

Delhi Police said it identified and blocked around 480 Pakistan-based social media accounts accused of spreading fake posts during the NEET protest. The force urged students at the CJP-led Jantar Mantar demonstration to verify online claims and avoid edited videos, rumours and anonymous accounts. NEET Protest Draws Wider Attention Thousands of students and supporters of the youth-led Cockroach

Modi government under pressure as a youth-led movement over exam leaks continues at Jantar Mantar while farmers mobilise against the proposed India-US trade deal. The parallel protests test the Centre’s response on education, policing, trade safeguards and rural livelihoods. Youth and Farmers Put Modi Government Under Pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is facing two politically sensitive protest movements at the same ti

Rahul Gandhi’s response to the youth-led CJP protest has drawn political scrutiny. Although critics questioned his absence from Jantar Mantar, he later joined Priyanka Gandhi and Congress MPs in a protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi Faces Questions Over Youth Protest Strategy India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement has become a political flashpoint as

The CJP Protest Live situation intensified at Jantar Mantar after police used lathis while demonstrators gathered for the proposed Chalo Sansad march. Protesters are demanding accountability over alleged NEET irregularities as strict security restrictions remain in force around Parliament and central Delhi.  

Sonam Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar after Delhi Police carried out an early-morning operation in New Delhi at around 6:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike after police said doctors had advised urgent medical care under Delhi High Court directions. Sonam Wangchuk Removed From Jantar Mantar According to police sources cited in the rep

Sonam Wangchuk’s protest at Jantar Mantar is gaining national attention as his indefinite hunger strike continues over alleged examination irregularities. Political visits, health concerns and a planned Parliament march have increased pressure for a government response. Sonam Wangchuk Protest Draws Wider Attention Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar has begun attracting wider public,

Cockroach Janta Party Founder Reaches Delhi as Youth Anger Over Exams and Jobs Grows After years of exam controversies, paper leak allegations, high unemployment, and shrinking opportunities, frustration among India’s youth is turning into open anger both online and on the streets. A growing number of young Indians are now demanding accountability from the system. Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old Boston University graduate and founder of the satirical Cockroach Ja