# Delhi security intensifies amid CJP protests > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-security-tightening-and-liquor-shop-closures > Updated: 2026-10-20T17:10:06.000Z. Sources: 304. Developments: 12. Security measures in New Delhi have intensified as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student organizations demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The CJP alleges the SIR process removed approximately 130 million names to favor the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP defends the process as a constitutional right intended to remove deceased or duplicate voters. Authorities have deployed significant personnel, utilizing barricades and drone surveillance. Recent escalations include the detention of several high-ranking Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders, such as General Secretary MA Baby, Brinda Karat, and former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, during demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The CPI(M) accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force and manhandling protesters, claiming the crackdown creates an atmosphere resembling an ‘undeclared Emergency.’ On October 14, Delhi Police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora ahead of a planned ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march. While Dipke was released on October 17 after signing a peace bond, legal tensions persist regarding his associates. Ashutosh Ranka and Sourav Das remain in judicial custody after a magistrate ordered five days of detention for alleged repeated violations and for entering Jantar Mantar after it had ceased to be a designated protest venue. On October 20, CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke announced a suspension of all protests until Diwali, citing the physical assaults and personal hardships faced by activists and their families. Dipke compared the movement to Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha, emphasizing non-violence. Addressing social media criticism regarding the imprisonment of Das and Ranka, Dipke defended the two men, describing them as “better leaders and people than myself” and asserting that the CJP operates through collective decision-making. ## Claims - Authorities detained between 1,000 and 2,500 protesters in New Delhi. (disputed by 20 sources) - Delhi Metro has been instructed to close entry and exit gates at 57 stations due to security concerns. (disputed by 13 sources) - Between 2,000 and 7,000 demonstrators were detained across the metropolitan area on Saturday. (disputed by 12 sources) - At least 500 people were detained during the protests. (disputed by 11 sources) - Delhi Police detained more than 3,000 protesters. (disputed by 11 sources) - 45 metro stations in Delhi were closed due to the protests. (disputed by 9 sources) - Approximately 150 people were detained to maintain law and order and ensure traffic flow. (disputed by 8 sources) - Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (corroborated by 45 sources) - The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized the protest. (corroborated by 45 sources) - Police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka upon their arrival in New Delhi. (corroborated by 31 sources) - The CJP organized protests against the Election Commission of India regarding electoral roll irregularities. (corroborated by 29 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Abhijeet Dipke defends jailed CJP colleagues CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke defended jailed colleagues Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, rejecting claims that he is shifting blame and emphasizing the party's collective leadership model. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abhijeet-dipke-defends-jailed-cjp-colleagues ### 2026-10-20: Abhijeet Dipke pauses CJP protests until Diwali CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke has called for a pause in protests until Diwali, urging supporters to prioritize family time following recent hardships and the imprisonment of party members. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abhijeet-dipke-pauses-cjp-protests-until-diwali ### 2026-10-17: Delhi security tightened as CJP founder Abhijit Deepika released on bail CJP founder Abhijit Deepika has been released on bail following his detention during the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protests in Delhi. Security remains high across the capital amid calls for the Election Commission's o 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-security-tightened-as-cjp-founder-abhijit-deepika-released-on-bail ### 2026-10-16: Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail after Delhi protest detention CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA president Neha Bora have been released following their detention during protests in New Delhi against electoral roll revisions and the Chief Election Commissioner. 89 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-delhi-protesters-detained-during-cjp-lehra-do-tiranga-march ### 2026-10-14: Abhijeet Dipke detained in Delhi ahead of CJP Tiranga march Delhi Police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA president Neha Bora to block a planned ‘Tiranga’ march protesting electoral roll revisions and demanding the Election Commissioner's resignation. 51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-tiranga-march-leads-to-allegations-of-police-brutality ### 2026-10-11: CPI(M) condemns Delhi Police crackdown on electoral reform protesters The CPI(M) has condemned the arrest of several senior leaders and hundreds of students during protests in Delhi demanding electoral reforms and the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cpim-condemns-delhi-police-crackdown-on-electoral-reform-protesters ### 2026-10-10: Abhijeet Dipke accuses Delhi Police of misconduct during CJP protests CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke and his family have accused Delhi Police of misconduct following his detention during protests, alleging police prevented him from attending his grandmother’s funeral. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abhijeet-dipke-accuses-delhi-police-of-misconduct-during-cjp-protests ### 2026-10-10: CJP protests over Election Commission demand resignation Protests by the Cockroach Janata Party demanding the Election Commissioner's resignation have sparked intense political clashes between the NDA and opposition parties over voter list integrity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cjp-protests-over-election-commission-demand-resignation ### 2026-10-10: NDA leaders label CJP protests a conspiracy to destabilize India NDA leaders and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut have labeled Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests against the Chief Election Commissioner as a conspiracy to destabilize India. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nda-leaders-label-cjp-protests-a-conspiracy-to-destabilize-india ### 2026-10-09: Dhruv Rathee and CJP leaders detained ahead of Delhi protest YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and CJP leaders were detained by police ahead of a protest in Delhi against the Chief Election Commissioner. Rathee alleges he was kidnapped, while CJP leaders were later released. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dhruv-rathee-detained-in-gurugram-amid-delhi-protest-security-surge ### 2026-10-08: New Delhi crackdown on CJP protests leads to mass detentions New Delhi authorities detained thousands, including CJP leaders and opposition politicians, during a crackdown on protests demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner. 268 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-orders-two-day-liquor-shop-closure-amid-security-tightening ### 2026-09-28: Delhi government plans new excise policy to adjust liquor prices Delhi plans to notify a new excise policy in October, potentially raising liquor prices through increased excise duties and revised retail margins to boost government revenue. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-government-plans-new-excise-policy-to-adjust-liquor-prices --- Cite as: Delhi security intensifies amid CJP protests. 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