# Delhi political protests and CJP detentions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-political-protests-and-cjp-detentions
> Updated: 2026-10-10T07:23:37.000Z. Sources: 97. Developments: 2.

Protests in Delhi have centered on demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, following allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. Initially, Delhi Police released over 7,000 detainees following unrest, though leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das, remained in custody. During this period, political tensions escalated as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused opposition figures of attempting to turn the city into a ‘battleground.’

By October 11, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das were released from preventive custody. Their release followed an appearance before a Special Executive Magistrate court, where they were ordered to maintain peace and good behavior for one year and furnish a Rs 50,000 surety bond. The detentions had been carried out under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prevent breaches of peace ahead of planned demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The trio had been detained at Indira Gandhi International Airport after arriving from Mumbai. 

Amidst the unrest, which caused significant disruptions to metro and train services, the Supreme Court of India directed authorities to ease movement restrictions and remove unnecessary barricades, noting that the ‘citizens’ right to protest must be balanced with public order.’ Additionally, Delhi Police rejected claims from Dipke’s family that his detention prevented him from attending his grandmother’s funeral, asserting that assistance was offered but declined. Following his release, Dipke criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the party would not be intimidated. Opposition figures allege the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) disproportionately removed approximately 130 million names from electoral lists to benefit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, though the Election Commission and the government have denied all allegations of manipulation. The Congress-led INDIA bloc has since planned marches to the Supreme Court to address these alleged irregularities.

## Claims

- CJP leaders criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their arrests. (disputed by 8 sources)
- Abhijeet Dipke criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his release. (disputed by 6 sources)
- The CJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (corroborated by 24 sources)
- Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were placed under preventive arrest. (corroborated by 23 sources)
- The leaders were released on the condition they maintain public order for one year. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- A revision of voter lists resulted in the removal of approximately 130 million names. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Authorities detained over 2,000 protesters during the security crackdown in New Delhi. (corroborated by 10 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Cockroach Janta Party leaders released from Delhi detention

CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Delhi detention on condition of maintaining peace for one year. They vow to continue protests demanding the CEC's resignation.

96 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cjp-leaders-released-in-delhi-after-preventive-arrest

### 2026-10-09: Delhi Police release over 7,000 detainees following protests

Delhi Police have released over 7,000 protesters, though CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das remain in custody amid calls for further demonstrations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-police-release-over-7000-detainees-following-protests

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