# NHRC investigations and CJP protests in India > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhrc-investigations-into-minor-exploitation-in-india > Updated: 2026-10-18T15:51:20.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 4. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated investigations into separate allegations regarding the exploitation and mobilization of minors in India. In late September, the NHRC launched a probe into reports from Etah, Uttar Pradesh, where it is alleged that children as young as three were used by a coaching centre to film scripted social media content. The commission issued notices to local police, district authorities, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and Meta India, requesting reports on actions taken to protect the children and identify responsible adults. In early October, the NHRC expanded its focus to Mumbai following allegations that minors were mobilized to participate in a protest. Complaints suggest children may have been used as ‘shields’ during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest on October 2 to avoid police detention. NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo criticized these tactics, comparing them to those used in conflict zones, and directed authorities to investigate potential violations of the Juvenile Justice Act. Midst these investigations, the CJP has intensified its calls for action. Following the announcement of a nationwide youth-led protest in New Delhi, the CJP expanded its demonstrations to Bengaluru on October 8. At Freedom Park, protesters including founder Abhijeet Dipke, actor-activist Prakash Raj, and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They called for an immediate freeze on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the suspension of upcoming elections, and an independent inquiry. In Delhi, the situation escalated as CJP leaders, including founder Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das, were reportedly detained at Indira Gandhi International Airport. On October 18, the Lal Hit Janata Party was formed in Delhi specifically to oppose the CJP-led demonstrations. ## Claims - The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has planned a nationwide youth protest for October 10 at Jantar Mantar. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The CJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Protesters are concerned about voter list deletions and the inclusion of Gen Z in electoral rolls. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Police in Chandrapur have issued notices to CJP activists questioning their travel expenses and advising them not to participate in the Delhi protest. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The CJP founder alleges that the central government's 'One Nation, One Election' slogan is intended to create 'one nation, one political party'. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Students in Pune are protesting for the resignation of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar over alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The government is planning to arrest CJP leaders including Saurav Das and Abhijeet Dipke. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Approximately 15 Delhi Police personnel were injured during a recent protest. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The CJP is demanding a freeze on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and the restoration of the January 2025 voter list. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Around 110 people were detained in connection with the protests. (single source) - Delhi Police are tracking approximately 2,800 individuals with criminal records ahead of the protest. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Lal Hit Janata Party formed to oppose CJP protests in Delhi The Lal Hit Janata Party has launched in Delhi to oppose the Cockroach Janta Party's protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lal-hit-janata-party-formed-to-oppose-cjp-protests-in-delhi ### 2026-10-06: Cockroach Janta Party calls for nationwide youth protest in New Delhi The Cockroach Janta Party and student groups have called for a massive youth protest in New Delhi on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll issues 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cockroach-janta-party-demands-cec-resignation-ahead-of-october-10-protest ### 2026-10-03: Cockroach Janta Party vows nationwide protests for October 10 The Cockroach Janta Party has called for nationwide protests on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged election exercise irregularities. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhrc-probes-alleged-mobilization-of-minors-at-mumbai-protest ### 2026-09-29: NHRC investigates exploitation of minors in Uttar Pradesh social media videos The NHRC is investigating allegations that minors in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district are being used to film scripted, politically charged Instagram videos for social media engagement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhrc-investigates-exploitation-of-minors-in-uttar-pradesh-social-media-videos --- Cite as: NHRC investigations and CJP protests in India. 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