'Will not go back till CEC resigns': CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called a fresh protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The announcement follows mass detentions, security restrictions. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of possible diversions and disruptions across New Delhi and Central Delhi.

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When Parents Become a Responsibility Rather Than a Relationship

There was a time when parents were the centre of a family's world. Their presence gave a home its warmth, their words offered reassurance, and their sacrifices quietly shaped the lives of their children. They rarely spoke of what they gave up, nor did they keep an account of the years spent raising their children. Their love found expression in the smallest of thingsin waiting for a child to return home, saving the choicest portion of a meal, staying awake through a feverish night, or offering comfort when the world seemed unkind. These gestures were so ordinary that their true worth often went unnoticed. It was only with the passage of time that their significance became clear. Today, as family structures change and the pace of life grows increasingly demanding, the relationship between parents and children is undergoing a subtle but profound transformation. Education, employment, migration, financial pressures, and the pursuit of personal aspirations have altered the way families live. Children leave their ancestral homes in search of better opportunities, settle in distant cities or countries, and build lives shaped by responsibilities of their own. Such changes are neither inherently wrong nor avoidable. Every generation must find its own way of living. The concern arises when distance gradually becomes emotional indifference, and when caring for ageing parents begins to feel like an obligation to be managed rather than a relationship to be cherished. Ageing brings changes that are difficult for parents to accept and sometimes even more difficult for their children to understand. The hands that once held a child's fingers while teaching them to walk may begin to tremble. Eyes that watched over the family with confidence may grow dim. Steps that once crossed the length of a house without effort may become hesitant, requiring support. Along with these physical changes comes a quieter transformation: parents begin to depend on the very children whose dependence once gave their own lives purpose. For parents, this reversal is not always easy. Having spent much of their lives making decisions, solving problems, and protecting their families, they may find it painful to ask for help with the simplest of tasks. They may repeat themselves, become forgetful, grow impatient, or seek reassurance more frequently than before. Sometimes they ask the same question several times, not because they expect a different answer, but because they long to prolong a conversation with someone whose time has become increasingly scarce. What appears to be unnecessary interference may, in fact, be an expression of loneliness. What seems like unreasonable dependence may be an attempt to hold on to a place in a world that is moving forward without them. Children, meanwhile, have their own burdens. They struggle to balance professional commitments, financial obligations, the needs of their spouses and children, and the demands of an increasingly competitive world. Many genuinely love their parents and make sincere efforts to provide for them. They arrange medical appointments, pay for treatment, send money, organise domestic assistance, and ensure that essential needs are met. These acts matter, and they should never be dismissed. Yet, somewhere between the practical arrangements and the daily pressures, an important question often remains unanswered: have we cared for our parents' needs without sufficiently attending to their feelings? There is a difference between ensuring that an elderly parent has everything necessary to live comfortably and ensuring that the parent feels wanted. A well-furnished room cannot always compensate for the absence of companionship. Regular financial support cannot entirely replace an unhurried conversation. A telephone call made merely to confirm that medicines have been taken may fulfil a practical purpose, but a conversation in which a parent is allowed to speak, reminisce, complain, laugh, or even repeat an old story can fulfil an emotional one. The difference may appear small to the person making the call, yet it can mean a great deal to the person waiting for it. Parents do not always expect their children to abandon their ambitions or sacrifice their own families. More often, they seek reassurance that growing old has not made them irrelevant. They want to feel that their opinions still matter, that their presence is not an inconvenience, and that they are remembered even when they have nothing left to offer except their company. In their younger years, they measured their days by what they could do for their children. In old age, they may begin to measure them by how often their children find time for them. Perhaps the most painful form of neglect is not the absence of care but the presence of care without affection. A parent may receive meals on time, medicines regularly, and every necessary facility, yet still feel like a burden. No harsh words may be spoken, no obvious injustice committed, and no essential need ignored. Nevertheless, an atmosphere of impatience can settle over everyday interactions. A question is answered hurriedly, a request is met with irritation, a story is interrupted, and a moment of confusion becomes an occasion for reprimand. Gradually, parents learn to ask for less. They stop expressing certain wishes, conceal their discomfort, and hesitate before seeking help. Their silence may be mistaken for contentment when it is, in reality, an effort not to trouble those they love. This is where the distinction between responsibility and relationship becomes painfully clear. Responsibility asks whether we have done what is necessary. Relationship asks whether the other person has felt our concern. Responsibility can be scheduled, divided, delegated, and recorded. A relationship, however, must be nurtured through attention, patience, tenderness, and the willingness to remain emotionally present. One may fulfil every practical duty and still leave an emotional emptiness that no arrangement can fill. The problem is not confined to children who live far away. Physical proximity does not necessarily guarantee emotional closeness. In some homes, elderly parents share the same roof with their children yet spend long hours in silence. Everyone is occupied with a screen, a deadline, a personal concern, or a world that seems to exist elsewhere. The family may sit together at the same table without truly meeting one another. Parents become familiar presences in the background of daily life, noticed when something needs to be done but rarely approached simply for the pleasure of being together. Nor should this concern be turned into an accusation against an entire generation. Many adult children are loving, attentive, and deeply committed to their parents. Others are struggling with circumstances beyond their control, including financial insecurity, demanding employment, geographical separation, or the emotional exhaustion of caring for a seriously ill family member. Caregiving can be difficult, and those who provide it also need understanding and support. The answer cannot be to impose guilt upon children or romanticise the past as though every earlier household were free of neglect. Rather, it is to recognise that changing circumstances require us to become more conscious of the emotional needs that remain unchanged. An elderly parent may need professional medical care, assistance with daily activities, or a living arrangement that ensures safety and dignity. In certain situations, residential care may be the most appropriate option. Such decisions should not automatically be interpreted as abandonment. What matters is the manner in which these decisions are made and the quality of the relationship that continues afterwards. A parent can live in a well-managed care facility and still feel deeply loved if children remain involved, visit regularly, listen attentively, and preserve the parent's sense of belonging. Conversely, a parent living in the family home may feel abandoned if treated as an inconvenience. Love cannot be measured by an address alone. What, then, does it mean to care for ageing parents in a way that preserves the relationship? It begins with recognising that their needs are not exclusively physical. They need companionship, respect, reassurance, and the freedom to retain as much independence as their circumstances permit. They need to be consulted rather than merely instructed, included rather than simply accommodated, and heard rather than silenced. Sometimes the most meaningful gift is not an expensive present or an elaborate arrangement, but the willingness to sit beside them without repeatedly checking the time. It also requires patience with the changes that accompany ageing. The parent who once corrected every mistake may now make mistakes of their own. The person who once guided every family decision may now need guidance. This reversal can test the patience of both generations. Yet it offers an opportunity to practise the very values that parents may have taught their children through their own conduct: kindness, forbearance, respect, and compassion. To respond gently when a parent repeats a question, to explain something without humiliation, or to allow an old story to be told once more is not a grand sacrifice. It is a small act of recognition that the person before us deserves the same dignity that we expect for ourselves. There is another truth worth remembering. Children who are raising families of their own are also shaping the understanding of love that their children will carry into the future. Young people learn not only from what adults say but also from what they observe. When they see ageing grandparents treated with warmth and respect, they witness a living example of intergenerational care. When they see them dismissed, ignored, or discussed as burdens, they may gradually come to regard dependence as an inconvenience rather than a natural part of human life. The way we care for our parents today becomes, in some measure, a lesson in how human vulnerability should be treated tomorrow. Ultimately, the question is not whether children owe their parents something in return for the sacrifices of the past. Love should not be reduced to a ledger in which every act of care must be repaid. Parents did not raise their children merely to collect a debt in old age. The deeper question is whether we can recognise their humanity beyond their former roles as providers, protectors, and decision-makers. Can we see them not merely as elderly people requiring assistance, but as individuals with memories, fears, preferences, humour, dignity, and an enduring need for affection? Time has a way of changing the meaning of ordinary moments. A conversation that once seemed repetitive may one day become a treasured memory. A visit postponed for convenience may become an opportunity that can never be recovered. The familiar voice from another room, the request for a little company, or the simple question about when we will return may not seem significant while we are busy living our lives. Yet these are often the very things we remember when the house grows quiet. No one can remain forever in the role of a child, just as no parent can remain forever strong enough to protect the family. Life moves through its seasons, and every generation eventually encounters the vulnerability it once witnessed in those who came before it. The measure of our progress should therefore include not only how efficiently we live, how successfully we work, or how much material comfort we accumulate, but also how we treat those whose strength has diminished and whose need for companionship has grown. Perhaps the greatest tribute we can pay our parents is not to remind them how much we do for them, but to make them feel that they still matter to us. Let us not wait until their voices fall silent to realise the value of listening, nor until their absence changes the character of our homes to understand the comfort of their presence. Parents should never have to earn their place in the lives of their children by remaining useful. Their place is secured by the relationship itself.Caring for them may be a responsibility, but making them feel loved is the heart of that responsibility. And when duty is accompanied by tenderness, ageing need not become a journey into loneliness; it can remain a season of life in which dignity is preserved, affection is renewed, and the bond between generations continues to give meaning to both. (The Author is RK Columnist and can be reached at: sanjaypanditasp@gmail.com )

'Won't budge': CJP calls fresh Jantar Mantar stir on Sunday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is continuing its protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Despite detentions and police restrictions on Saturday, the CJP announced another demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Sunday. The party condemned the detention of its leaders and other protesters, alleging an undeclared Emergency and questioning the whereabouts of its founder and co-convenors. Opposition parties and civil society groups have expressed solidarity, vowing to continue the campaign for electoral transparency.

KTR flags irregularities in Rs 3,296 cr Radial Road-2 tender

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BJP Must Answer for Jobs Crisis in Jammu Kashmir: Ajay Sadhotra

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of failing to address educated unemployment in the Union Territory, demanding accountability for its employment record between 2014 and 2024. Addressing a public meeting at Janipur Ward No. 37, near a gurdwara []

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Over 7,000 detainees released; Abhijeet Dipke, CJP leaders are still in police custody | 10 points

Delhi Police has released allprotesters who were detained across the national capital so far while attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar for a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Meanwhile, legal process will be followed for Abhijeet Dipke, other detained CJP leaders, ANI quoted Delhi Police sources as saying.Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted that the capital could not be held hostage and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of trying to turn the city into a attleground in league with their B-Team CJP.

Watch: CEC protest: Political leaders, students and social activists detained across India

Thousands of protesters, including political leaders, student activists, lawyers and social activists, were detained across India during demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Curbs in Delhi do not reflect well on democracy, Kashmiris no stranger to them: MP Aga Ruhullah

Srinagar, Oct 10: Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi criticised the heavy deployment of security forces in Delhi on Saturday to prevent protestors from gathering at Jantar Mantar to demand action against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), warning that such curbs do not reflect well on democracy. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called the demonstration demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of masterminding voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, as well as other irregularities involving Form 6, the voter registration form. Mehdi, the MP from Srinagar, said the curbs, though, were not strange to a Kashmiri like him. Heavy security forces in the heart of India's capital to stop citizens reaching Jantar Mantar. This does not speak well of a democracy. Being from Kashmir, none of this is strange to me. We don't cherish it. We warn: this is what happens in Kashmir. Don't let it happen to India, Mehdi said in a post on his official handle on X. Heavy security deployment and restrictions were imposed in the national capital. Authorities detained several opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, as they attempted to join the protest. Student activists, lawyers and journalists were also detained. The Delhi Police detained more than 3,000 protesters, who were trying to reach Jantar Mantar for the proposed CJP stir.

Tushar Gandhi, actor Imran Khan among 600 people detained for protesting in Mumbai in CJP's support

Mumbai, Oct 10: Police on Saturday detained around 600 people, including actor Imran Khan, activist Tushar Gandhi and CPI (M) workers, from various locations in Mumbai for protesting without permission in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s demonstration in New Delhi. Several protesters complained of manhandling by the police. The demonstrations were held at the August Kranti Maidan, Hutatma Chowk and other locations in the metropolis. At Hutatma Chowk in south Mumbai, several workers of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) held a protest. Hundreds of people, including those belonging to Tushar Gandhi-led 'Hum Bharat Ke Log' organisation, and activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) assembled at the August Kranti Maidan without permission, and around 200 of them were detained for protesting, a police official said. Overall, around 600 people were detained from various spots across the city, the official said. One of the protesters, Rubaid Bhojani, alleged that the police took the protesters into custody very brutally. We voted for the Prime Minister, but he betrayed us. We demand Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, Bhojani said. Actor Imran Khan was among the protesters detained by the police at the August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai. Apparently, I am going for a drive, the actor posted on a social media platform from a police van. A video later surfaced, which showed Khan responding to a reporter's query, while he was being forced into the police vehicle, about his participation in the protest. I have no demands. I am not part of any organisation, he said. He was also seen asking the police, What have I done? Why am I being manhandled? A senior citizen with a heart pacemaker alleged that a police constable pulled and pushed her. Another protester alleged that what could have been a peaceful meeting with some slogans and fiery speeches was turned into a brutal spectacle of police dragging people into police vans and detaining them. The protesters were shifted to Gamdevi and Tardeo police stations. Earlier in the day, Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was picked up from Bandra and taken to D N Nagar police station. A large number of people gathered outside the police station. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray also visited the police station demanding Gandhi's release. The police finally released Gandhi around nine hours after his detention. Gandhi had earlier shared a poster on X, urging citizens to join a protest at August Kranti Maidan at 3.30 pm. Activist Feroze Mithiborwala was also taken into custody from his home and shifted to the MIDC police station. Meanwhile, additional police personnel, including women officers, were deployed at Shivaji Park in Dadar to prevent CJP members from staging a demonstration. Security was also stepped up at other locations across Mumbai. Authorities maintained that August Kranti Maidan is not designated as a protest site in accordance with a Bombay High Court order, prompting preventive action to maintain law and order. The CJP has called a demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the CEC over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6, used for voter registration. In Delhi, an unprecedented security clampdown and the detention of over 7,000 protesters, including CJP leader Abhijit Dipke, four former chief ministers and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, helped the government thwart a planned mass mobilisation at Jantar Mantar.

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'Ab jawaab bhi dena padega': CJP claims member brutally assaulted by Delhi Police

Cockroach Janta Party claimed that its Mumbai lead, Pranay Ahire, was assaulted during a protest in Delhi. The party stated that he is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital. CJP criticized the police's actions as a violation of democratic rights and vowed to challenge the incident. Additionally, other CJP leaders were detained by police ahead of the protest demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation.

Four former CMs among INDIA bloc leaders detained in Delhi

Several prominent INDIA bloc leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee, were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday while attempting to protest at Jantar Mantar. They were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls, with leaders condemning the detentions as an attack on democracy.

Fortress Delhi: Jantar Mantar wears deserted look as Dipke, four former CMs among 7,000 protesters detained

In New Delhi, a large-scale security operation resulted in the detention of over 7,000 protesters on Saturday. The protesters were primarily demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing allegations of vote theft. Key opposition leaders, including former chief ministers and activists, were also detained during the attempts to mobilize support. The ruling BJP criticized the protests, describing them as a failed show of opposition.

Undeclared Emergency: Wangchuk Warns Of Padyatra, Hunger Strike Over Delhi Protest Detentions

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned of an indefinite hunger strike or a padyatra if political leaders and activists detained in Delhi are not released by Sunday. Calling the crackdown an undeclared Emergency, Wangchuks warning follows mass detentions during the Cockroach Janta Partys protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and several other leaders were detained. Police sources said around 1,500 people had been detained. The INDIA bloc has announced a major protest in Delhi on Monday, October 12, signalling further opposition mobilisation.

SC lawyers demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation detained, later released

A group of lawyers detained during a protest outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi on October 10 demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, were released after nearly two hours.

SC lawyers demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation detained, later released

A group of lawyers detained during a protest outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi on October 10 demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, were released after nearly two hours.

CM Rekha Gupta attacks CJP, 'We will not let Delhi be held hostage, this...'

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made a major statement amid the CJP protests, targeting Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal.CM Rekha GuptaThe Cockroach Janata Party announced a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday (October 10) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commission...

Left parties call for Tamil Nadu protests over Delhi crackdown

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) Left parties on Saturday called for demonstrations at district headquarters across Tamil Nadu, condemning the alleged arrest of senior communist leaders and attacks on activists in Delhi during a protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement, the parties accused Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel of using force to prevent protesters from assembling at Jantar Mantar. They described the action as an assault on democratic rights and urged their supporters to organise demonstrations immediately. The protest was called by the Cockroach Janata Party, with support from Left parties and mass organisations. It sought Kumars removal amid a wider campaign against him. Authorities imposed extensive restrictions across the national capital ahead of the mobilisation. According to the statement, Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary M.A. Baby, Communist Party of India general secretary D. Raja and leaders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation were among those arrested in Delhi. The parties alleged that youth and student organisation leaders, trade union activists and other leading workers were also taken into custody. Several detainees were kept inside police vehicles for hours, the statement said, criticising both the arrests and the treatment of those detained. Police and paramilitary personnel prevented groups from gathering at different locations and arrested people attempting to join the demonstration, the parties alleged. They also accused security forces of surrounding offices belonging to political parties and mass organisations to restrict the movement of activists. The statement claimed that 254 trains bound for Delhi had been cancelled, 54 Metro stations closed and 35,000 police personnel deployed. The parties cited these measures as evidence of an extensive operation to obstruct participation in the protest. They further alleged that authorities had disregarded the Supreme Courts observations concerning peaceful protest, arguing that security arrangements should not extinguish citizens democratic right to assemble and express dissent. Condemning the alleged attacks and arrests, the Left parties said the Union government bore responsibility for the conduct of Delhi Police and the paramilitary deployment. Their appeal urged party units and affiliated organisations across Tamil Nadu to mobilise at district headquarters against the crackdown while reiterating the demand for Kumars removal. The proposed demonstrations would bring the protest against the Delhi action to district centres throughout the state, according to the joint statement.

Wangchuk calls detentions in Delhi an 'undeclared emergency', warns of stir

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday described the situation in the country as an undeclared emergency after authorities detained several opposition leaders, student activists, lawyers and journalists in Delhi amid sweeping restrictions ahead of a protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Wangchuk, who had appealed for peace and unity ahead of the demonstration, condemned the detentions and said he would consider launching a peaceful protest, including a hunger strike or a march in Leh or Delhi, if those detained were not released within 24 hours. A few moments ago, I learned that student leaders, youth leaders, lawyers, journalists, and even MPs have been arrested in Delhi today, he said in a video message posted on X. Yesterday, when I gave you a message to maintain peace and unity in today's demonstrations, I believed that a peaceful demonstration would be allowed in the world's largest ..

Kerala CM Satheesan condemns detention of Pinarayi Vijayan in Delhi

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday condemned the detention of CPI-M leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by the Delhi Police and directed the State Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha and the Resident Commissioner Puneet Kumar in New Delhi to coordinate with the police authorities for his immediate release. In a social media post, Satheesan said he was deeply concerned and strongly condemn the arbitrary detention of Vijayan, who is currently being held at the Mandir Marg Police Station. On my instructions, the Keralam Chief Secretary and the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi are in direct contact with Delhi Police authorities to coordinate all necessary steps for his immediate release, the Chief Minister added. Satheesan's intervention came amid reports that Vijayan, who had arrived in the national capital to protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, had been kept in a police vehicle for nearly three-and-a-half hours before being taken to the police station. The prolonged detention reportedly left the veteran leader experiencing physical discomfort. CPI-M MP John Brittas, who was accompanying Vijayan, said the police had failed to take his age into consideration and had allegedly denied him food and his scheduled medication. Brittas also alleged that the police were refusing to release the leaders without instructions from higher authorities. The Delhi Police, however, said that Vijayan and the other leaders had not been formally arrested and would be released shortly. Vijayan's detention came as CPI-M leaders and activists prepared to march from Kerala House in New Delhi to protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. The police had also taken into custody the CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby, State Secretary M.V. Govindan, P.K. Sreemathi, K.K. Shailaja and Politburo member Viju Krishnan, besides Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leaders and Students' Federation of India President Adarsh Saji. The detention of the senior leaders triggered protests from those accompanying Vijayan, including former Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal and Brittas, who alleged that the police had ignored their objections while keeping them on the move in a vehicle for hours. Satheesan's intervention placed the Kerala government in direct contact with the Delhi Police as concerns mounted over the treatment of the former Chief Minister during the protest.

How Delhi turned into a fortress to thwart CJP's anti-CEC stir

A planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation, was thwarted by a massive security deployment in Delhi on Saturday. Thousands of protesters were detained as they attempted to gather at various alternative locations across the city, with metro services suspended and mobile internet blocked in some areas.

Assam Congress Stages Satyagraha In Guwahati, Demands Resignation Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Assam Congress on Saturday staged a Satyagraha at Chachal in Guwahati, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Congress leaders Ripun Bora, Mira Borthakur, Binanda Saikia, Satyabrata Kalita and other party members joined students, youth, writers, intellectuals, artists and litterateurs in the protest. The demonstrators stressed the need to safeguard democracy... The post Assam Congress Stages Satyagraha In Guwahati, Demands Resignation Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar first appeared on Northeast Today .

Xis purge of senior army officers poses fresh challenge to Chinas military leadership: Report

Digital Desk | Naypyidaw, Oct 10 (IANS) Chinas latest purge of senior military leaders has highlighted a key challenge for President Xi Jinping, as removing commanders deemed unreliable could make it harder to rebuild a military leadership that combines political loyalty, operational experience and command credibility, a report has stated. It noted that for Xi, restoring this balance could prove more difficult than the purge itself. Removing senior commanders may be easier than finding replacements who combine political loyalty with operational experience and command authority. Chinas latest purge of senior military leaders has exposed a difficult problem for President Xi Jinping: removing commanders deemed politically unreliable can be done swiftly, but rebuilding a military leadership that is both loyal to Xi and capable of commanding the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) could take years, according to a report in Mekong News Myanmar The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced on September 21 the expulsion of Zhang Youxia, former vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and Liu Zhenli, former chief of the CMC Joint Staff Department, from both the Party and the military. The two were accused of offences including breaches of political discipline, corruption and factionalism, the report mentioned. Their removal, it said, marks the latest development in Xi Jinpings widening purge of senior Chinese Army officers, with the move carrying particular weight given the influence and military networks both men cultivated over decades. Zhang, one of the PLAs most senior figures and formerly second only to Xi in the CMC hierarchy, had extensive links across the military establishment. Liu, as head of the Joint Staff Department, occupied a key position in Chinas operational command structure. The immediate effect of the purge is therefore not simply the removal of two officers, but the disruption of established relationships and networks within the senior command, the report detailed. It argued that the disruption does not necessarily indicate a slowdown in Chinas military modernisation. Programmes focused on artificial intelligence, advanced weapons and other capabilities are expected to proceed under existing institutional frameworks. Tighter political oversight could, in fact, be aimed at ensuring that these capabilities remain firmly under the control of the CCP leadership, Mekong News report stated. The deeper challenge is institutional. Senior commanders capable of leading large military organisations normally spend decades acquiring operational experience, professional relationships and authority. Replacing them with officers who are simultaneously trusted by Xi and accepted as capable commanders cannot be achieved simply through appointments, it said.

Police complaint filed against Abhishek Banerjee over 'misleading' Rejinagar bypoll post

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) A Returning Officer (RO), acting on behalf of the Election Commission of India (ECI), has lodged a police complaint against Trinamool Congress general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee over allegedly misleading information shared on social media regarding the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll results. On Friday, while the counting was underway, Abhishek Banerjee, also the nephew of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claimed in a social media post that in a particular booth for the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll, the winning BJP candidate, Sakharav Sarkar, received more votes than the total number of registered voters at that particular booth. In the post, the Diamond Harbour MP claimed that at Booth No. 109 in Rejinagar, the BJP candidate secured 909 votes even though the total number of registered voters was 772. The district electoral officer (DEO) & district magistrate (DM) promptly issued a counter statement, rejecting the claims by Abhishek, and said that, as per the electoral roll for that polling station, the total number of registered electors was 1,109, of which 972 votes were polled across all candidates contesting in the Rejinagar bypoll. On Saturday, the concerned RO, on behalf of the ECI, registered a police complaint against Abhishek Banerjee at the Rejinagar Police Station. Both Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee are currently in New Delhi to participate in the movement by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Now, it remains to be seen whether the Diamond Harbour MP would be summoned to the Rejinagar Police Station for questioning in this matter. The bypolls for Rejinagar and Nandigram Assembly constituencies in East Midnapore district of West Bengal were conducted on October 6, and the results were declared on October 9. The BJP candidates got elected from both constituencies with massive margins. The party increased its tally in the 294-seat West Bengal Assembly to 209.

Delhi will not be held hostage: CM Rekha Gupta amid CJP leaders, thousands detained over protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for creating chaos. She claims these leaders, along with their associates, are trying to disrupt public peace. An unprecedented police presence prevented protests organized by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of Chief Electoral Officer Gyanesh Kumar. Key leaders from the CJP were detained upon arriving at the Delhi airport from Mumbai.

Supreme Court lawyers detained, released after CJIs intervention

Lawyers protesting outside the Supreme Court in New Delhi, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation, were detained and later released following CJI Surya Kants intervention. Bar associations raised concerns over the reported use of excessive force.

Watch: Tamil Nadu Protest: CJP Activists Detained by Chennai Police

CJP activists staged a protest in Chennais Elliot Beach area, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest turned tense following a verbal spat, after which police detained several protesters.

45 Delhi Metro stations to remain closed till 10 PM amid CJP protests in national capital

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation extended the closure of 45 metro stations until 10 pm due to security reasons, including Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Hauz Khas, Mandi House, ITO, and New Delhi. This decision was influenced by concerns surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party protests scheduled in the national capital. Heavy security measures were undertaken to prevent protestors from reaching the designated assembly area at Jantar Mantar.

A game of hide-and-seek: CJP and youth Protesters duck into washrooms, gurdwara amid capital-wide clampdown

Protesters in Delhi organized a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. As police enforced extensive security measures, many activists sought refuge in public spaces and places of worship. The situation escalated with protesters hiding in NDMC washrooms and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Numerous detentions occurred despite attempts to evade police on the streets. Ultimately, the day showcased a tense standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement.

INDIA bloc leaders in J&K hold protest under Save Democracy Week campaign

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) INDIA Bloc leaders belonging to different political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday carried out a joint protest under the nationwide Save Democracy Week and Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao campaign. For the first time, political rivalries belonging to the Congress, National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday came out together to stage a joint protest here. The protesters attempted to start a protest march from the Congress headquarters on the Maulana Azad Road, but were stopped by police personnel deployed in strength to prevent the march. They were forced to withdraw into the compound of the Congress, where they subsequently staged a symbolic protest within the office premises. The INDIA bloc protesters were carrying flags of the Congress, NC and PDP. Congress leaders accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of undermining the Constitution and democratic institutions. Protesters said they were holding a joint peaceful protest and that there is one united voice from Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari that Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister and Home Minister, should go. The leaders also criticised restrictions imposed in Delhi, including curbs on movement and internet services, and alleged that democratic freedoms were under threat. The INDIA bloc leaders urged people across the country to unite in defence of the Constitution and democratic institutions. The Save Democracy Week campaign (also known as the Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao or Save Vote, Save Country campaign) is a nationwide political movement launched by the opposition INDIA bloc, being held from October 2 to October 8, 2026 (with extended regional demonstrations following into mid-October). The protests and rallies target the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, following reports that millions of voters faced exclusion or list modifications. The demands include the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, halting or reviewing the SIR process of voter lists, restoring the selection process for Election Commissioners based on the Supreme Court's committee model (comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and Chief Justice of India), and protecting Article 326 and citizens' universal adult suffrage. Opposition parties organised marches and protests aimed at the ECI and Parliament, demanding institutional transparency. In J&K, joint protests by the INDIA bloc (including Congress, NC, and PDP) took place in Srinagar and Baramulla, featuring rallies and effigy-burning demonstrations outside party offices. Rallies, press meets, and collectorate marches were organised across states including Jharkhand (Ranchi), Telangana (Hyderabad), Assam (Diphu and Karbi Anglong), Haryana (Chandigarh) and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Student Protesters Detained En Route to EC Office In Bengaluru

Members of student organisations were detained on Saturday when they attempted to march towards the Election Commission office here, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Covid-Like Lockdown In Delhi: INDIA Bloc Condemns Undeclared Emergency Amid CJP Crackdown

INDIA bloc leaders have criticised the Centre over security restrictions and the detention of protesters in Delhi amid the CJP demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Election Commissions impartiality, while RJD MP Manoj Jha said Delhi had been brought to a standstill. CPI leader Annie Raja defended the right to dissent, calling the restrictions condemnable. NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule questioned whether the situation amounted to an undeclared emergency and condemned the detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. Congress MP Praveen Chakravarty questioned the governments response to student protesters, while Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged that travel restrictions and detentions could not silence public voices.

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BJP Womens Wing Criticizes Rahul and Priyanka Over Congress MPs Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Bengaluru: Students detained while marching to EC office

Bengaluru: Members of student organisations were detained on Saturday, October 10, when they attempted to march towards the Election Commission office here, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls. The protesters gathered at Freedom Park here and raised slogans demanding the scrapping of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Old Videos From July 20 CJP Protest Falsely Shared As Recent Protest

BOOM found that the visuals are old and unrelated to the recent demonstrations demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

BJPs Bengal chief calls CJP stir anti-national, alleges backing by hostile forces

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya alleged that the ongoing movement by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, was anti-national in nature and backed by anti-national forces. Every citizen in a democratic country has the right to protest. However, irrelevant forces are trying to become relevant using the present movement. Today's protest is out of frustration. The government is keeping an eye on the issue. Anti-national forces are working in masks. We also have definite information in this regard. Remember, CJP withdrew the previous protest, which was on the NEET paper leak issues, happily, Bhattacharya, who is also BJPs Rajya Sabha member, told newspersons on Saturday. Without directly naming Congress and the Trinamool Congress faction led by Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader said that a half-dead political force had joined hands with a dead force to stay relevant over the movement. On the occasion of Mahalaya today, the former West Bengal Chief Minister has gone to New Delhi instead of staying in the state. We want her to stay here during this time of festivity and visit various puja pandals. We want to see her doing that. Where have all the big Trinamool Congress leaders gone? Bhattacharya asked. Meanwhile, Mamata, in a video message on social media, alleged that she was prevented from reaching Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and kept confined to her residence in the national capital along with other Trinamool Congress leaders. In the social media video message, she also claimed that as she began staging a sit-in protest at South Avenue, Delhi Police personnel detained the Trinamool Congress leaders and bundled them into a prison van. I wanted to join the movement of the youths at Jantar Mantar. But we were not allowed. Then we started a peaceful sit-in-demonstration in front of our house. But the police detained us and pushed us into a police van, which is now moving around Delhi. The BJP is going all-out to end democracy in India. But they will not ultimately be successful, said Mamata in her social media live message from the police van.

Neha Bora Detained: Protesters Surround Police Bus, Demand AISA Presidents Release

Delhi Police detained AISA national president Neha Bora amid a crackdown ahead of the planned Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Protesters surrounded and attempted to block the police bus carrying Bora, raising slogans and demanding her release. The detention followed the arrests of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. With Jantar Mantar sealed off and permission for the demonstration denied, Bora, activist Yogendra Yadav and lawyer Prashant Bhushan led a march from Jor Bagh towards Dilli Haat-INA. Authorities deployed extensive security measures, including body cameras, drones, facial-recognition systems, security zones and detention centres, while preparing buses to transport detainees.

CJP Leader Abhijeet Dipke Says Even Indira Gandhi Didnt Do This

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke alleged excessive action after he and party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at Delhi airport ahead of the partys planned Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation.

CJP Delhi Protest: Leaders Detained on Arrival, Mamata and Kejriwal Held as Capital Locks Down

New Delhi, October 10: CJP Delhi protest plans were blocked on Saturday as Delhi Police detained the top leadership of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several senior opposition figures amid a massive security clampdown around Jantar Mantar, where the party had called a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP [] The post CJP Delhi Protest: Leaders Detained on Arrival, Mamata and Kejriwal Held as Capital Locks Down appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

AAP convenor Kejriwal and AISA's Neha Bora detained amid protests against CEC

New Delhi , October 10: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and All India Students' Association (AISA) leader Neha Bora were detained by Delhi Police amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Following his detention, Kejriwal took to X and shared a video in which he said that the country's youth had awakened and asserted that the protesters would not be intimidated. In the video, Kejriwal, who was accompanied by AAP leader Sanjay Singh, said, We have been detained by the police. Sanjay Singh is here with me. The youth of the country has awakened. We are not going to be intimidated by Modi's tyranny. Now, Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign. People will not tolerate this stealing of votes anymore. You all should also come out of your homes and fight to save the country. Meanwhile, AISA leader Neha Bora also claimed that she has been detained. We have been detained. But it does not matter. To my fellow Gen Z: This is our 1942. Their jails can hold a few of us but not all of us. Wherever any of us is stopped today, we sit down right there and begin. Every corner becomes Jantar Mantar, Bora wrote. In another post, Bora said, UPDATE: I am in detention. The movement is not. People are assembling at SAFDARJUNG FLYOVER right now. If you can, reach. If you are stopped, sit down where you are and hold the line, she said. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also criticised the developments in the national capital, referring to the government's leadership in a post on X. Seeing what is happening in the nation's capital today it is tempting to recall the old saying : But the fact is that this is what has defined the Diabolical Duo for years. The so-called is actually a fast crumbling , Ramesh wrote. Meanwhile, around 1,000 protesters have been detained across the national capital so far on Saturday while attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar for a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi Police sources said. Delhi Police continued to take demonstrators into preventive custody after informing them that permission had not been granted for the gathering. CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke, who travelled from Mumbai to Delhi to participate in the protest, posted a video on Instagram alleging that police personnel detained him and his associates as they disembarked from their flight at Delhi Airport.

Delhi protest: Arvind Kejriwal detained by Delhi Police while marching to Jantar Mantar

Three-time Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal brutally taken into custody by Delhi Police, for demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Modi Ji: how many people will you put behind bars to save Gyanesh Kumar? asked Atishi Marlena

Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Detained During Delhi Protest | Jantar Mantar

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was detained during a protest in Delhi linked to the ongoing controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The demonstration formed part of a wider opposition campaign demanding the CEC's resignation and raising concerns over democratic rights and electoral processes. Police intervened during the protest as authorities continued enforcing restrictions and maintaining security in the national capital.

Around 1,000 protesters detained across Delhi over CJP's 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' protest: Sources

Around 1,000 protesters were detained across Delhi on Saturday while attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar for the Cockroach Janata Party's protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, police sources said. CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke alleged police tried to detain him aboard a flight, while 46 Metro stations remained closed amid heightened security.

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People from Telangana and across the country are joining in and demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.

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Security forces in Delhi detained more than 3,300 people and barred access to Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as authorities imposed a massive lockdown to stifle protests called by the Cockroach Janata Party and allied groups demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Unaware of Abhijeet Dipke's whereabouts after alleged detention at Delhi Airport: NCP-SCP spokesperson

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly detained by police after disembarking from a flight at Delhi Airport. NCP-SCP spokesperson Anish Gawande expressed concerns over the treatment of activists by the police. He highlighted that many young people were headed to Jantar Mantar for a planned protest. The CJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amidst political tensions.

CJP Vows to Continue Delhi Protest

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has pledged to continue its protest in Delhi, demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, despite the detention of its founder Abhijeet Dipke and other key leaders.

AAP holds protest against CEC in Chandigarh, backs CJP stir call; Sisodia, other leaders detained

Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest in Chandigarh against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft, demanding his resignation. Led by Manish Sisodia and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, the demonstration criticised the BJP-led Centre over detentions in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's Jantar Mantar protest.

Absolute Dictatorship: AAPs Arvind Kejriwal Slams PM Modi Over CJP Leaders Detention

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal criticised the detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ahead of a planned Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation.

'Demanding CEC's resignation through public rallies not fair': Venkaiah Naidu

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday criticised attempts by certain political parties to malign the Election Commission of India (ECI), saying such actions were neither in the interest of the country nor conducive to the health of democracy. The former Vice President's remarks came amid the CJP's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was also aimed at raising allegations of voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged vote theft. I feel that the way some people are trying to malign the Election Commission is not good and is not in the interest of the country or democracy. The Election Commission is a statutory body. There are ways and means to even impeach the Election Commissioner, but accusing him, abusing him, dragging his name into controversies, and then demanding his resignation through public rallies is not fair, Naidu said. Expressing confidence in the functioning of the poll body, he maintained that any genuine concerns about the electoral process could be highlighted and discussed, but targeting a constitutional institution was not appropriate. I personally feel the Election Commission is doing a good job. Indian elections are the largest exercise in the world. People praise the Indian electoral system. Our Election Commissions have also earned such a good name. If there is something wrong, that can be discussed. But maligning an institution, that is, a constitutional body, is not fair. If they win an election, the Election Commission is good. If they lose an election, EVMs are bad, defective and pro-government. This sort of allegations are not fair, he said. Naidu further pointed out that political parties had levelled similar allegations at different times, depending on the electoral outcome. Of course, different parties have made these allegations at different times. We had elections in Bihar. Not even one voter has complained that his name has been deleted. Not even one. The experience shows. You have got a right to appeal further. But it is basically the duty of political parties and their agents and workers to go door to door, verify the voters' list, complain if there are discrepancies, omissions or deletions, or if there is a need for additions. It is the duty of political parties to get it done, he added. Drawing on his long experience in public life and politics, which he said began when he was 16, Naidu reiterated his faith in India's electoral system. I have gone through this political system. The Indian electoral system is the best system. Singling out the Election Commission for everything is not good. The Election Commission has made a statement that all decisions are taken jointly. There may be differences of opinion sometimes. But in the end, the decisions are taken collectively. So, that being the case, singling out one person and then maligning him is not fair, he said. While acknowledging that citizens had the right to protest, the former Vice President said demonstrations must remain peaceful and should not involve violence or damage to public property. He also underlined the responsibility of governments to permit peaceful protests. In a country like India, we must uphold democratic institutions. We must uphold the Constitution, and we must criticise in a fair manner. People have a right to protest. But at the same time, nobody should indulge in violence or destroy public property. People should protest peacefully. And the government also must allow peaceful protests and demonstrations, Naidu said.

NEWSMAKER-From 'cockroach' post to protest leader: India's Dipke tests Modi government

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INDIA Bloc Protests Across Kashmir, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar

SRINAGAR:INDIA bloc constituents staged protests in Srinagar and Ganderbal district on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a transparent inquiry into the alleged deletion of names from electoral rolls. In Srinagar, opposition leaders attempted to march outside the Congress headquarters but were prevented from proceeding, as protesters raised concerns over []

'Worse than Emergency, we are living under dictatorship'

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Centre for the security clampdown in central Delhi against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, calling it worse than Emergency and alleging dictatorship. He also accused Prime Minister Modi of being scared and protecting vote chori by crushing democracy, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

'People have right to protest peacefully: Oppn leaders back CJPs Jantar Mantar protest

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Saturday backed the right to peaceful protest as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called for a demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the Election Commission of India (ECI), with leaders raising concerns over alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Uttar Pradesh State Congress President Aradhana Mishra Mona said the Constitution guarantees every political party and organisation the right to protest peacefully and hold the government accountable for its policies. Our Constitution gives every political party and organisation the right to protest peacefully. It is the moral responsibility of political parties and organisations to voice their opinions and hold the government accountable for its wrong policies, she told IANS. Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ashutosh Verma said the call issued by the CJP had drawn interest from people across different parts of the country. One thing is clear: People from across the country, not just North India but also South, East and West India, want to join the Cockroach Janata Partys call. Why do they want to come? Because they are convinced that electoral malpractice has taken place through the Election Commission, with Gyanesh Kumars name being used as a front, Verma said. Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS) chief and MLC, M. Kodandaram also criticised the security arrangements and the reported suspension of Internet services amid the planned demonstration. Today, on October 10, the Cockroach Janata Party has issued a special call to reach Jantar Mantar to protest against the Election Commission of India. They are also demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. However, heavy security forces have been deployed, and Internet services have been suspended, preventing people from reaching the Jantar Mantar area. I think this is a very big mistake, he said. Congress leader Husain Dalwai also questioned the measures taken amid the protest, linking the demonstration to concerns over alleged irregularities in the SIR process. These actions are wrong. People are protesting because of irregularities in the SIR process, which has deprived 13 crore people of their right to participate in elections. This is completely wrong, Dalwai said. The leaders remarks came as the CJPs call for a protest against the Election Commission and its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation brought electoral processes and the right to dissent into focus.

Priyank Kharge questions RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats silence on electoral integrity

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 10 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Home, e-Governance, Electronics, IT and BT Priyank Kharge on Saturday questioned the silence of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on allegations of electoral malpractice, asking why the organisation, which comments on a wide range of issues, had not spoken out on electoral integrity and accountability. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Kharge, son of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, said the RSS expressed opinions on several subjects, including Indias economy, foreign policy, religion, social values, science and family size, but remained silent on farmers distress, students concerns and allegations of vote chori. The RSS has an opinion on everything, Kharge said, listing issues on which he alleged the organisation had expressed views. He also criticised what he described as attempts to present claims about cow urine and cancer treatment, as well as mythological narratives, as scientific facts. Questioning Bhagwat directly, Kharge asked, Where is Mohan Bhagwat ji now? He further questioned what he described as the organisations silence on electoral integrity and accountability, asking why it had not responded to allegations of electoral malpractice. In another post, Minister Priyank Kharge stated, Reports of heightened security measures in Delhi ahead of protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar have sparked questions over the scale of the proposed arrangements, with allegations of metro station closures, preventive detentions and the deployment of thousands of security personnel. Kharge, in his statement, questioned whether the national capital was preparing for peaceful protests or creating what it described as a national security emergency. The claims include the possible closure of 57 metro stations, restrictions on trains and buses, and curbs on entry into Delhi. Kharge also alleged that student activists were facing preventive detention and that more than 32,000 security personnel had reportedly been mobilised. He further claimed that around 7,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel had been instructed to carry advanced anti-riot equipment, weapons and ammunition, while facial recognition surveillance had been intensified. He also alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had cancelled engagements outside Delhi to personally monitor the situation. It referred to enhanced security for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and what it described as an aggressive social media campaign defending him. Questioning the reported measures, he asked whether the authorities were responding proportionately to planned protests or creating an atmosphere of heightened national security concerns. Kharge concluded with the political slogan, Dono Chowkidar Chor Nikle, criticising the ruling establishment.

Dipke Dared Modi To Arrest Him, Delhi Police Did- CJP Trio Detained Inside Flight, Rathee Held Too

Big, breaking news from Delhi: the crackdown on the CJP protest has begun. Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained from inside their flight soon after landing, and the CJP posted the video. Before flying out, Dipke dared the Modi government to arrest him, citing Article 19 and saying protest is a fundamental right. YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, with millions of followers, was detained from his Gurugram home. Influencer Kavya Karnatac and CJP legal head Ratna Singh were also picked up. Delhi Police says that around 600 people are detained, plus 50 with alleged criminal backgrounds, as the capital is locked down ahead of the second big protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Is this really law and order, or fear of the ballot box and the voters behind it? How will Indian democracy respond to a government that stops citizens before they even reach the street? Watch this full, fast-moving report for every detail and the big questions it raises right now, only here!!

Gyanesh Kumar will go, repair will begin: Rahul Gandhi claims democracy will be restored after govt exit

New Delhi , October 10 : Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asserted that democracy will be repaired after the exit of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and once the ruling administration is voted out. Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, issued a critique targeting the administration's tenure and the leadership of the poll panel. Gyanesh Kumar will go. This government will go. Then the repair of democracy will begin, Rahul Gandhi wrote. Meanwhile, Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M K Stalin launched a scathing attack against the deployment of heavy-handed state machinery against demonstrators. Comparing current conditions to historical authoritarian episodes, M.K. Stalin wrote on X, The scenes unfolding in Delhi today, and the scale of repression being unleashed against peaceful protesters, bring back painful memories of the Emergency that I lived through. All political leaders, students and young protesters detained in Delhi and across the country must be released immediately. Stalin also criticised local political dynamics, stating, I strongly condemn the TVK Government in Tamil Nadu for acting as an extension of the BJP and unleashing police repression against protesting students. The Union Government must immediately end its assault on the youth who are peacefully exercising their democratic right to protest. Emphasizing that the friction extends far beyond temporary policy disputes to core institutional values, MK Stalin noted, Dissent is not a crime, and democracy cannot survive by silencing those who rise to defend it. The resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is non-negotiable. Beyond his resignation, all the damage done to the institutional framework of the Election Commission must be undone, and its independence and integrity restored. The remarks came following the opposition's demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. On the other hand, ahead of the Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest scheduled in New Delhi on Saturday, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke, while departing from Mumbai to Delhi, said he was ready to go to jail and would continue his fight over the alleged deletion of votes, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Dipke said threats of imprisonment would not deter him from continuing the fight, adding that he was prepared to go to jail. He claimed that people were being deprived of their voting rights, asserting that he would continue to fight to save the democracy of India. And we will ensure Gyanesh Kumar resigns, because over 13 crore votes have been deleted and people are being stripped of their voting rights; we will keep fighting for that cause. We have to save the democracy of India, he further said. Dipke also questioned the restrictions imposed in the national capital, alleging that the entire city had been shut down to protect Kumar. I fail to understand how Narendra Modi can shut down the entire national capital just to shield one man, Gyanesh Kumar. You have halted railway services, shut down the metro, blocked all roads, suspended the internet, Dipke added. Meanwhile, security arrangements have been stepped up across the national capital ahead of the proposed demonstration. More than 35,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed, amid heightened security measures and a directive from the Union Home Secretary to states and Union Territories to maintain law and order. The demonstration, scheduled to be held at Jantar Mantar today, has been claimed to be aimed at seeking accountability over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJP has called for a large mobilisation despite the Delhi Police denying permission for the protest. In an Instagram post, CJP said, 10th October. Jantar Mantar 2.0. We're coming together again to raise our voice against Gyanesh Kumar. Thousands of us are expected...Following the announcement, Delhi Police instructed its teams to detain anyone attempting to stage a protest, irrespective of their location, according to the details provided. Police have also directed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) units not to issue weapons for deployment related to the demonstration. Letters have been sent to the concerned directorates regarding the allotment plan. Unlike the arrangements made during the INDIA bloc protest, police teams have now been authorised to carry lathis and batons. In view of alleged attempts to record and circulate videos portraying police personnel in a negative light, teams have been instructed to avoid verbal confrontations with protesters. Those detained are to be taken to six designated centres: Chhatrasal Stadium, Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Yamuna Sports Complex, Surajmal Stadium, the Community Centre in Daulatpur and the Community Centre in Pandrawal. (ANI)

200 people detained in Delhi ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar protest

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Around 200 people have been detained by the Delhi Police from Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas as they gathered for the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday, officials said. The detentions come as Delhi Police remains on high alert ahead of the CJP's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, with security tightened across the national Capital. Earlier in the day, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as they arrived ahead of the protest. Delhi Police personnel entered the aircraft carrying Dipke after it landed at IGI Airport. Dipke posted the video showing the Delhi Police team entering the flight as he, along with other CJP members, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained from the flight itself. In a video posted on his social media handle, Dipke was heard telling the police, ...I have come here to be arrested; arrest me. The CJP announced the detentions in a post on its social media handle, stating: Abhijeet Dipke DETAINED! Saurav Das DETAINED! Ashutosh Ranka DETAINED! Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was also detained at his residence in Gurugram. According to a post on the X handle of the CJP, around 50 police personnel in plain clothes reached Rathees residence in Gurugram at around 8 a.m. and took him into custody. Meanwhile, vehicles are being checked at Delhi's borders, while police personnel have been equipped with body cameras to record any untoward incidents during the demonstration. Security arrangements have also been strengthened at the residences of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Drone surveillance is being conducted at key locations, while several Metro stations, including Supreme Court and Mandi House, have been closed as part of the security measures. At New Delhi Railway Station, drone surveillance is underway, with Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed across the premises. Security marches are being conducted, and drones are being used to monitor the situation.

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Trump and Iran both say the November 3 US midterms are not driving their decisions on the seven-month war, even as the conflict weighs heavily on American voters through high fuel prices and inflation. Talks have resumed indirectly, but Iran is demanding sanctions relief and an end to the US oil blockade, while Trump continues to alternate between negotiation and threats of renewed military action.

CJP's Dipke, Ranka, Das detained at Delhi Airport ahead of Jantar Mantar protest

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and other CJP members, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as they arrived ahead of the announced protest at Jantar Mantar, police said on Saturday. Delhi Police personnel entered the aircraft carrying Dipke after it landed at IGI Airport. Dipke posted the video showing the Delhi Police team entering the flight as he, along with other CJP members, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained from the flight itself. In a video posted on his social media handle, Dipke was heard telling the police, ...I have come here to be arrested; arrest me. The CJP announced the detentions in a post on its social media handle, stating: Abhijeet Dipke DETAINED! Saurav Das DETAINED! Ashutosh Ranka DETAINED! They were detained ahead of the CJP's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar later in the day against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the country. Dipke had left Mumbai for Delhi earlier in the morning to lead the protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Earlier in the morning, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was also detained from his residence in Gurugram by Gurugram Police, ahead of the planned protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Rathee had attended a protest against the SIR of electoral rolls in Bengaluru on Thursday. The reported detention comes as Delhi Police remains on high alert ahead of the CJPs proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, with security tightened across the national Capital. Meanwhile, vehicles are being checked at Delhis borders, while police personnel have been equipped with body cameras to record any untoward incidents during the demonstration. Security arrangements have also been strengthened at the residences of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Drone surveillance is being conducted at key locations, while several Metro stations, including Supreme Court and Mandi House, have been closed as part of the security measures.

CJP protest: Security tightened at Delhi borders, traffic snarls reported

Police also conducted intensive vehicle checking at the Tulsi Niketan border in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Heavy traffic jams were reported at the spot. Meanwhile, the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel carried out a flag march from Mandi House Circle

Democracy on the edge: Shiv Sena (UBT) attacks Centre over CEC row, crackdown on dissent

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Centre, accusing it of driving Indian democracy to its grave. The Thackeray camp in the party mouthpiece Saamana editorial commented on the intensifying political showdown surrounding CEC Gyanesh Kumar and widespread opposition protests demanding his resignation. The editorial highlighted that Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhis aggressive campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar -- triggered by allegations of electoral manipulation -- has sent shockwaves through the ruling BJP. It asserted that instead of addressing accusations of systemic electoral irregularities, the ruling establishment is shielding the election chief at all costs, calling protection of such actions a etrayal of the nation. Condemning the handling of recent demonstrations, the editorial pointed out a glaring double standard by the administration. While opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were dragged, manhandled, and bundled into police vehicles during peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, BJP Mahila Morcha activists staging abrasive demonstrations outside the Congress headquarters were granted absolute immunity by the Home Ministry, alleged the editorial. The Thackeray camp claimed the government planned to deploy around two lakh armed members of Bajrang Dal at Jantar Mantar to crush the oppositions youth-led cockroach movement. It argued that relying on political gangs and private armies to violently suppress lawful public dissent invites absolute anarchy and civil unrest. Detailing ongoing administrative blocks, the editorial noted that Delhi Police denied formal permissions for protests, long-distance trains heading toward Delhi were canceled en route, and young demonstrators traveling to participate were intercepted and arrested. Citing remarks from senior BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi regarding Abraham Lincolns democratic principles -- which emphasise free elections, transparent bureaucracy, and responsible governance -- the editorial lamented that none of these tenets survive under the current dispensation, where constitutional bodies face institutional capture. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena said the current political climate surpasses authoritarian levels, with the ruling administration allegedly willing to break opposition resolve through physical intimidation rather than political accountability. As opposition parties rally and tensions and friction between state machinery and protestors peak, it warned that public discontent against the erosion of democratic frameworks has reached a critical threshold.

Jantar Mantar will spring everywhere: Akhilesh Yadav on Delhi Police's CJP Protest Curb

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav backs Gen Z protest at Jantar Mantar, warns BJP government The protest, which is set to take place on October 10 under the banner of 'Jantar Mantar 2.0', is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Delhi Police Detain Protesters; CJP Legal Team Head Ratna Singh Also Reportedly Detained Ahead Of Protest

Delhi Police detained protesters ahead of the CJP demonstration demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation, with CJP legal team head Ratna Singh also detained amid heightened security restrictions.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Detained by Gurugram Police Ahead of Protest

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Gurugram police before a protest demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Detained by Gurugram Police Ahead of Protest

CJP protest today: Police detain over 1000 people as Dipke heads to Delhi

Dipke compared Delhi's security curbs to the Emergency as police detain people ahead of the CJP's Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over SIR of electoral rolls

Delhi CJP Protest Today: What's happening at Jantar Mantar? Here's what we know so far

Delhi CJP Protest Today: Delhi is on high alert as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and INDIA bloc prepare to protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation and opposing the SIR exercise. More than 150 people have reportedly been detained, including YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, while Metro restrictions, train cancellations, traffic diversions and internet curbs have disrupted movement across parts of the national capital.

Flag marches, metro stations shut: Delhi Police cordon off Central Delhi as CJP says Protest is fundamental right

New Delhi, October 10 : Delhi Police on Saturday tightened security across the national capital ahead of a protest call by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the INDIA bloc at Jantar Mantar. Police have conducted flag marches, intensified vehicle checks at border points and deployed personnel at key entry and exit routes. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has also closed entry and exit gates at several metro stations ahead of the protest. According to an official communication, Delhi Police proposed closing entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations across the national capital and reducing train frequency at these stations in view of the planned protests. Earlier, police detained a few protesters who had started gathering at Jantar Mantar for the CJP demonstration. CJP plans to hold a protest today, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The proposed outreach comes amid an escalating political confrontation between the Opposition and the Election Commission of India (ECI) over alleged vote chori and the revision of electoral rolls. Earlier in the day, CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scared of the youth and accused the Centre of waging a war against its own people through what he described as emergency-like conditions. He was speaking to reporters in Mumbai before leaving for New Delhi for the protest. He also alleged that police personnel were visiting residential areas to discourage people from joining the demonstration, asserting that peaceful protest was a fundamental right. Narendra Modi is a dictator. He is scared. Which is why he has shut down railways, metro, and all roads. If Narendra Modi is so afraid of the youth of this country, the people of this country, then why is he sitting on the Prime Minister's chair? Dipke said. To save his power, he is picking up people from trains and making announcements in societies that no one should go to the protest. The Delhi Police is going to people's homes and saying no one should protest. Why shouldn't they go? Protesting is our fundamental right. Article 19 gives us the fundamental right to protest in a very democratic and peaceful manner, and that is what we are going to do, Dipke said. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police denied permission to the party to hold a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, citing a previous breakdown of the law and order situation in the area.

CJP stir against CEC: Several protesters on way to Jantar Mantar detained

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Stringent traffic restrictions came into force across the national capital from 6 am on Saturday ahead of a protest at Jantar Mantar by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with diversions planned at several points across Delhi. Police personnel were out in large numbers across the capital, manning barricades and keeping a close watch on vehicular movement as security was stepped up ahead of the demonstration. The heightened security comes amid traffic curbs, metro restrictions, train cancellations and a mobile internet suspension in parts of the national capital. Delhi Traffic

Pink Force deployed in Delhi for CJPs Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest; Security heightened

New Delhi , October 10 : Pink Force of the Delhi Police has been deployed for security, ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest on Saturday. They are being deployed in the wake of the recent incidents of misbehaviour with women Police personnel. Meanwhile, the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel carried out a flag march from Mandi House Circle. Security has tightened at the IGI Airport, Terminal 3 ahead of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke's arrival for the Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest. Earlier in the day, the Delhi Police conducted flag marches across the Connaught Place area and detained several demonstrators near Janpath. The national capital turned into a high-security fortress ahead of the CJP protest demanding the sacking of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Over 35,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel were mobilised across the capital under directives from the Union Home Ministry. Having denied permission for the gathering citing past instances of violence, Delhi Police directed on-ground teams to detain anyone attempting to demonstrate, assigning six stadiums and community centresincluding Chhatrasal and Rajiv Gandhi stadiumsas temporary holding facilities. While CAPF personnel were directed not to carry firearms, police teams were armed with batons, with instructions to avoid verbal confrontations. To ensure transparency and prevent confrontation, on-duty Delhi Police personnel have been equipped with uniform-mounted body cameras capable of recording footage even in low-light conditions. These body cams are to protect us and others. In situations of manhandling, allegations are levelled against Delhi Police. So, these body cams will prove whether we did anything to anyone or not. This will record everything, an on-duty police official said earlier. More than 35,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel are deployed across the national capital ahead of the protest, amid heightened security arrangements and a directive from the Union Home Secretary to states and Union Territories to maintain the law and order situation. As a precautionary security measure, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit gates at select metro stations in central Delhi, while commuters have been advised to use alternative routes amid heavy security curbs across the vicinity. Following the announcement, Delhi Police instructed its teams to detain anyone attempting to stage a protest, irrespective of their location. The police have also directed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) units not to issue weapons for deployment related to the demonstration. Letters have been sent to the concerned directorates regarding the allotment plan. Unlike the deployment during the INDIA bloc protest, police teams have now been authorised to carry lathis and batons. In view of alleged deliberate attempts to record and circulate videos portraying police personnel in a negative light, teams have been instructed to avoid verbal confrontations with protesters.

We will ensure Gyanesh Kumar resigns: Abhijeet Dipke says eady to go to jail ahead of protest march

Mumbai , October 10 : Ahead of the Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest scheduled in New Delhi on Saturday, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke, while departing from Mumbai to Delhi, said he was ready to go to jail and would continue his fight over the alleged deletion of votes, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Dipke said threats of imprisonment would not deter him from continuing the fight, adding that he was prepared to go to jail. Speaking to ANI, Dipke said, If you think you can stop us by threatening us with jail or trying to intimidate us with the fear of imprisonment, you are mistaken. We are ready to go to jail. If you want to imprison us, go aheadimpose the NSA, the UAPA, or whatever laws you wishbut we will continue to fight to save this country's democracy. He claimed that people were being deprived of their voting rights, asserting that he would continue to fight to save the democracy of India. And we will ensure Gyanesh Kumar resigns, because over 13 crore votes have been deleted and people are being stripped of their voting rights; we will keep fighting for that cause. We have to save the democracy of India, he further said. Dipke also questioned the restrictions imposed in the national capital, alleging that the entire city had been shut down to protect Kumar. I fail to understand how Narendra Modi can shut down the entire national capital just to shield one man, Gyanesh Kumar. You have halted railway services, shut down the metro, blocked all roads, suspended the internet, Dipke added. Meanwhile, security arrangements have been stepped up across the national capital ahead of the proposed demonstration. More than 35,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed, amid heightened security measures and a directive from the Union Home Secretary to states and Union Territories to maintain law and order. The demonstration, scheduled to be held at Jantar Mantar today, has been claimed to be aimed at seeking accountability over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJP has called for a large mobilisation despite the Delhi Police denying permission for the protest. In an Instagram post, CJP said, 10th October. Jantar Mantar 2.0. We're coming together again to raise our voice against Gyanesh Kumar. Thousands of us are expected...Following the announcement, Delhi Police instructed its teams to detain anyone attempting to stage a protest, irrespective of their location, according to the details provided. Police have also directed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) units not to issue weapons for deployment related to the demonstration. Letters have been sent to the concerned directorates regarding the allotment plan. Unlike the arrangements made during the INDIA bloc protest, police teams have now been authorised to carry lathis and batons. In view of alleged attempts to record and circulate videos portraying police personnel in a negative light, teams have been instructed to avoid verbal confrontations with protesters. Those detained are to be taken to six designated centres: Chhatrasal Stadium, Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Yamuna Sports Complex, Surajmal Stadium, the Community Centre in Daulatpur and the Community Centre in Pandrawal.

Pink Force deployed in Delhi for CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest; Security heightened

Delhi has deployed over 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel ahead of the Cockroach Janata Partys (CJP) Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Pink Force and RAF personnel have been deployed, metro gates shut at select stations, and demonstrators detained amid heightened security.

Delhi traffic curbs from 6 am for CJP protest; check affected roads

Stringent traffic restrictions came into force across the national capital from 6 am on Saturday ahead of a protest at Jantar Mantar by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with diversions planned at several points across Delhi. Police personnel were out in large numbers across the capital, manning barricades and keeping a close watch on vehicular movement as security was stepped up ahead of the demonstration. The heightened security comes amid traffic curbs, metro restrictions, train cancellations and a mobile internet suspension in parts of the national capital. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of disruptions around Connaught Place, Mandi House, Jantar Mantar, Patel Chowk and other key intersections in central Delhi. The diversions, which began at 6 am, will be regulated according to the prevailing law and order situation. According to the traffic advisory, the affected stretches include the Ashoka Road-Jantar Mantar Road roundabout, ...

Delhi on high alert ahead of Jantar Mantar protest; Metro stations closed, borders sealed

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Delhi Police remained on high alert on Saturday ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, with security tightened across the national Capital, vehicles being checked at borders and police personnel wearing body cameras to record any untoward incidents. Security arrangements have been strengthened at the residences of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Drone surveillance is being conducted at key locations, while several Metro stations, including Supreme Court and Mandi House, have been closed as part of the security measures. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anant Mittal reached the Aya Nagar border to review the arrangements ahead of the protest. Delhi Police personnel were checking vehicles entering the national Capital to prevent unauthorised persons from reaching New Delhi. Speaking to IANS, DCP Anant Mittal said, Regarding the call given by the CJP to protest in New Delhi, security arrangements have been made accordingly in Delhi and in the South district as well. Special security arrangements are in place at inter-state and inter-district borders. We are preventing unauthorised elements from entering New Delhi and checking them. Our effort is to ensure that everything remains peaceful and law and order is maintained. Police personnel have also been equipped with body cameras to record any instances of manhandling or physical altercations during the demonstration. At New Delhi Railway Station, drone surveillance is underway, with Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed across the premises. Security marches are being conducted, and drones are being used to monitor the situation. Meanwhile, barricades have been placed at several locations, including Ghazipur and Badarpur borders, where police personnel are checking suspicious vehicles. Paramilitary forces have also been deployed to prevent leaders and party workers from reaching the protest site. Heavy police deployment has been reported at Janpath Gol Chakkar, while security has been tightened on roads leading towards Janpath Metro Station. Barricades have also been installed on Feroz Shah Road towards Mandi House. In Ghaziabad, security has been strengthened at Loni Gol Chakkar along the Delhi-Ghaziabad border following the CJP's protest call against the Election Commission. Vehicles are being inspected, while Delhi Police and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been deployed at various locations. CCTV cameras are also being used for continuous surveillance. Security has been increased outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence, with additional Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed to prevent any untoward incidents. Security arrangements are also in place at LoP Rahul Gandhi's residence. Despite the heightened security, passenger movement continued at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. A passenger told IANS, We didn't face any difficulties; we came by train very comfortably. There was a bit of doubt at night, but in the morning, we were allowed to come comfortably, so there was no problem. There was a fear among the public that if we reached Delhi, we would be stopped or something. There was that fear in mind, but not anymore. Meanwhile, Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on Friday imposed prohibitory orders across the district under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The restrictions prohibit gatherings of five or more people without prior permission, processions, provocative speeches and the spread of misleading information. The order will come into effect on Saturday morning and remain in force until October 20. Section 163 of the BNSS has also been imposed in Delhi as authorities step up security measures ahead of the protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Internet services were also suspended within a radius of 4 km from the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing for 24 hours, beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday. The Delhi Police has identified a radius of approximately 1.5 kilometres as a highly sensitive zone. The area covers key locations, including Jantar Mantar, Janpath, the Election Commission's office and Delhi Police headquarters.

'PM is scared': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke alleges Govt 'waging war on its people' ahead of protest march

Delhi Protest: Ahead of the scheduled Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest demanding the sacking of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday left for New Delhi, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of the youth and accusing the Centre of waging a war against its own people by orchestrating an emergency-like atmosphere.

Dr Andrabi condemns alleged assault on Kashmiri youth in Delhi

SRINAGAR: Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, has strongly condemned the alleged assault on Kashmiri youth Fahim Nazir in New Delhi, calling the incident deeply disturbing and demanding an impartial investigation. Fahim Nazir is a son of Kashmir and a son of India. The Prime Minister is the Prime []

CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0: Delhi traffic restrictions across key routes; commuters advised to plan ahead

Delhi protest: In New Delhi, traffic restrictions and heightened security measures have been implemented due to a planned protest. This demonstration is organized by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Numerous key intersections in the city will experience diversions and restrictions, prompting police to maintain a heavy presence. Commuters are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to factor in additional time for their journeys.

Railways cancels over 250 trains ahead of CJP protest in Delhi on Oct 10

In an unprecedented move that railway experts say amounts to surrendering to protesters, the Railway Board on Friday has cancelled over 250 trains connecting New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations with destinations across the country ahead of a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on October 10, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The cancellations cover passenger trains scheduled to depart from their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9, as well as those scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10. Trains scheduled to depart from these two stations for their respective destinations, along with local trains, have also been cancelled, taking the total number of cancellations to over 250. The move has drawn sharp criticism over the inconvenience caused to thousands of passengers. A section of railway experts, passenger bodies and recognised federations have criticis

CJP leaders to reach Delhi airport amid govt crackdown

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is organising a protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities and the deletion of names from voter rolls. CJP leaders claim activists have been detained and faced restrictions while travelling to the capital for the demonstration.

Protesters allege assault in custody, abuse in Tihar after demanding FIR against Delhi Police ACP

HYDRAA Warns of Extortion by Impersonators; Asks Public to Alert Police, ACB

HYDRAA urged people not to believe those demanding money in return for official intervention, and warned them against making payments based on threats or promises.

Gujarat CM hails PM Modi's 25-year public service journey, traces national schemes to state initiatives

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that several development initiatives launched in the state under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership had subsequently been expanded nationwide, as he congratulated the Prime Minister on completing 25 years in public service. Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar alongside Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and government spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani, Patel on Friday added that PM Modi's political journey, which began with his tenure as the Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, had been guided by the principles of Service, Not Power and Nation First. PM Modi had introduced a new approach to governance based on development and performance, with the mantra of 'Reform, Perform, Transform', and had sought to turn challenges into opportunities through a clear vision and decisive leadership, he said. Recalling PM Modi's tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, Patel cited the Jyotigram Yojana, which improved electricity supply to villages, the Narmada canal network, which expanded access to water, and the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investment Summit, launched in 2003 to attract investment to the state. Patel said the development model pursued in Gujarat had contributed to PM Modi securing a national mandate in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. As Prime Minister, he had continued to serve as the countrys 'Pradhan Sevak', ushering in an era of development-focused and performance-driven politics, he noted. He said that development under PM Modi went beyond roads, bridges and industries, and was intended to bring tangible changes to the lives of disadvantaged sections of society. Initiatives relating to housing, sanitation, financial inclusion, healthcare security and Garib Kalyan Melas were aimed at ensuring that welfare benefits reached people directly, he added. Patel also highlighted PM-KISAN, the promotion of natural farming, the Ujjwala Yojana and efforts to increase women's participation in decision-making as initiatives supporting farmers, women and other sections of society. Drawing parallels between Gujarat's schemes and national programmes, Patel cited the expansion of MA Amrutam into Ayushman Bharat, Jyotigram into the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, Nirmal Gujarat into the Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Mandir into Amrit Sarovar and Kanya Kelavani into 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'. He also pointed to the transition from Khel Mahakumbh in Gujarat to the nationwide Khelo India programme. Highlighting projects expected to support Gujarat's economic growth, Patel referred to the Ahmedabad-Dholera rail and expressway projects, the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, the railway locomotive manufacturing unit in Dahod and defence aircraft manufacturing in Vadodara. He also cited the International Financial Services Centres Authority and India International Bullion Exchange at GIFT City. The Chief Minister said, The hybrid renewable energy park at Khavda in Kutch, the CNG terminal in Bhavnagar and the expansion of the semiconductor sector are positioning Gujarat for growth in clean energy, advanced technology and manufacturing. Six semiconductor projects under the Semiconductor Mission were part of the state's efforts to emerge as a major semiconductor hub. Patel also referred to India's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, saying PM Modi had demonstrated global responsibility by promoting the development of indigenous vaccines and supplying them to other countries. Guided by the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', or the world as one family, PM Modi had strengthened India's international standing while seeking to balance development with environmental protection, he said. He added that the Prime Minister's emphasis on self-reliance, innovation and skill development was creating opportunities for young people and supporting the goal of Viksit Bharat-2047.

Indian-American lawmaker opposes execution broadcast

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam on Friday condemned the Pentagon's announced plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former US Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009, calling it blatantly un-American and demanding the removal of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Subramanyam, a Democrat representing Virginia's 10th Congressional District, said the proposed broadcast would undermine America's moral standing and establish a dangerous precedent. Regimes in Iran, North Korea, and ISIS carry out public executions, not America, Subramanyam said in a statement. Nidal Malik Hisan should face consequences, but livestreaming his execution is blatantly un-American and against what our country stands for. The congressman, who serves as ranking member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, argued that broadcasting the execution would damage the country's international reputation. When we do this, we lose our moral standing on the global stage and set a horrible precedent, he said. The Administration must stop this, and Secretary Hegseth needs to be removed. History will not judge this action kindly, Subramanyam added. His statement followed what his office described as a Pentagon announcement that Hasan's execution by firing squad would be livestreamed. Subramanyam's criticism focused on the proposed public broadcast rather than opposing punishment for Hasan's crimes. The statement adds a congressional voice to questions surrounding the use of capital punishment in military cases and the circumstances under which executions should be made publicly accessible. Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, carried out a shooting at Fort Hood, now known as Fort Cavazos, on November 5, 2009, killing 13 people and wounding more than 30 others. A military jury convicted him in 2013 of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder and sentenced him to death. The attack was one of the deadliest shootings at a US military installation and raised questions about extremism, military security, and the handling of warning signs involving service members. Executions under the US military justice system are governed by procedures distinct from those used in civilian federal and state courts.