CJP Delhi Protest at Jantar Mantar From October 10: Date, Demands, Background
After Bengaluru, CJP returns to Delhi's Jantar Mantar from October 10. Here is the timeline of the Delhi protests, the demands and what to expect.
Delhi is next on the CJP calendar
After its Bengaluru programme on October 8, the Cockroach Janta Party has announced it will return to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from October 10. Jantar Mantar is the capital's main approved site for demonstrations and has already seen several days of tense protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls.
How the Delhi protests began
Protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar began in early October. Student groups including AISA and SFI joined CJP supporters. Police detained large numbers of protesters on October 3 and 4, and images of people being carried away from the site circulated widely.
The protests became more heated after three women journalists alleged that police officers harassed them while they covered the October 3 demonstration. Delhi Police said the complaints had been sent to its Crime Branch for a fair and impartial inquiry.
What CJP is demanding
- Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
- Reversal of voter deletions made during the SIR
- Action on the complaints filed by the women journalists
Political reactions
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has backed the journalists' complaints and questioned Home Minister Amit Shah, as reported by The Times of India. BJP leaders have defended the Election Commission and accused the opposition of misleading the public about the voter-list process. The Supreme Court declined on October 5 to pass an interim order against the CEC.
What visitors and commuters should know
Large gatherings near Jantar Mantar usually bring barricades and traffic diversions around Connaught Place, Parliament Street and Ashoka Road. Anyone travelling in the area on October 10 should check Delhi Traffic Police advisories before leaving. Organisers have said the protest will be peaceful; police permission and crowd limits will shape how long it continues.
Why it matters
The Delhi protest is the movement's biggest test so far. A disciplined, peaceful turnout would strengthen its argument; fresh clashes would put the focus back on law and order rather than electoral rolls.
Frequently asked questions
When is the CJP protest in Delhi?
CJP has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar from October 10, 2026.
Why are people protesting at Jantar Mantar?
They demand the CEC's resignation and reversal of SIR voter deletions.
Sources
Independently written from reporting by the outlets below. Allegations are attributed and have not been independently verified by EngBen. Details may change.