Elections 2026

Delhi BJP Criticizes Kejriwal for Nominating Controversial Candidate in Punjab Elections

Delhi BJP leader Harsh Malhotra slams Arvind Kejriwal for nominating a candidate with corruption allegations in Punjab elections. Delhi BJP Criticizes Kejriwal for Nominating Controversial Candidate in Punjab Elections

31 Oct 2026 10:06 pm
AAP Announces First List of 40 Candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls

The candidates were finalised at a Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting convened at the residence of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal

31 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
AAP Names Candidates For 40 Seats In 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls: Full List

Before the announcement, the party held a high-level meeting on candidate selection at the Delhi residence of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday. Mann, state in-charge Manish Sisodia and other senior leaders attended alongside Kejriwal. The full list is below.

31 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
AAP reviewing performance of half of legislators: Punjab BJP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 30 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab General Secretary Anil Sarin on Friday questioned the Aam Aadmi Partys (AAP) governance record amid reports that the party is reviewing the performance of its sitting MLAs ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with discussions suggesting that nearly 45 legislators could be denied tickets. Sarin said that if the AAP leadership is dissatisfied with the performance of nearly half of its sitting MLAs, it raises serio

30 Oct 2026 8:43 pm
Kiren Rijiju Floats A Yamuna Swimming Contest After Manoj Tiwari Challenges Rahul And Kejriwal

The Yamuna has become Delhis newest political arena. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari visited the river at Sonia Vihar, took a dip and praised its cleanliness. He then invited Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal to do the same. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju added a playful twist by suggesting a swimming competition. The BJP says the visuals show that the river is improving. The AAP disputes that claim and calls the exercise political theatre. This video tracks the Yamuna challenge, Rijijus earlier swimming posts

30 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Delhi BJP to lodge complaint with womens commission against AAP poster on CM

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi BJP on Thursday announced its decision to file a complaint against an objectionable graphic poster on liquor vends released by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that targets Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Delhi BJP Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said that on the day of Karwa Chauth, the Aam Aadmi Party released a graphic poster on social media with the photo of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. This poster is a blatant insult to the women's power of Delhi, and w

29 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
SAD-AAP trade barbs on drug menace issue in Punjab

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia accused Arvind Kejriwal of misleading Punjabis by giving the disproportionate assets case the label of a drug case to suppress the issue

29 Oct 2026 1:17 am
Akali Leader Bikram Majithia's 'Prove Or Apologise' Warning To AAP On Drug Case

Recalling Arvind Kejriwal's apology in 2018 over allegations against him at the time, Bikram Singh Majithia accused the AAP leadership of reviving similar accusations for political gains.

28 Oct 2026 11:10 pm
Why is Rahul Gandhi troubled by electoral roll purification? asks BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday led the Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) padyatra in Delhi. He called upon party workers to protect democracy, counter anarchic thinking and strengthen public confidence in the party. The march commenced near the historic Jain Lal Mandir, with Delhi BJP President and Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lok Sabha MPs Prav

28 Oct 2026 9:26 pm
Delhi BJP questions AAP on CM Manns goods on which he was forced to pay customs duty, fine

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Friday criticised Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns failed bid to evade customs duty while returning to the country after a foreign visit and asked Arvind Kejriwal to share details of the goods for which the former was penalised by the customs. People of the country and Punjab want Arvind Kejriwal to explain why Bhagwant Mann violated customs rules and what taxable goods he was allegedly trying to evade tax on, said

23 Oct 2026 9:37 pm
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal questions HM Amit Shah over drug menace in BJP-ruled states

Arvind Kejriwal criticised Amit Shah for the ongoing drug issues in BJP-ruled states like Bihar and Gujarat. Shah had expressed his sadness over the drug situation in Punjab during his recent visit. He criticised the Aam Aadmi Party government for failing to address the drug trade effectively. Shah also visited families affected by drug-related incidents while making assurances about future actions.

22 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Won't win elections even by 2030: Amit Shah's blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'vote theft' claims

Launching a scathing double-barrelled attack on the Opposition, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that the Congress party would not be able to win elections even by 2030 due to its egative politics, accusing Rahul Gandhi of raising vote theft allegations solely to safeguard the vote bank of infiltrators, while also warning AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal that his party would be ooted out of Punjab. Shah also targeted AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that

22 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
Won't Win Elections Till 2030: Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi

Shah also targeted AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that people would deliver a befitting reply by voting out the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab

22 Oct 2026 1:03 pm
Won't win elections till 2030: Amit Shah's blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'vote theft' claims

Launching a scathing double-barrelled attack on the Opposition, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that the Congress party would not be able to win elections even by 2030 due to its egative politics, accusing Rahul Gandhi of raising vote theft allegations solely to safeguard the vote bank of infiltrators, while also warning AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal that his party would be ooted out of Punjab. Shah also targeted AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that

22 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released after assuring they won't breach peace

New Delhi, Oct 21: A special executive magistrate court on Wednesday ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after they gave written undertakings that they won't breach peace or call for protests at Jantar Mantar as long as the site remains denotified. The two were directed to furnish personal bonds and surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each until the conclusion of the inquiry. They furnished the bonds and ACP Ritu Raj, acting as the special executive mag

21 Oct 2026 10:57 pm
Watch: CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka remain in judicial custody

Delhi Police has transferred a second case against Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to the Crime Branch. The continued custody of the two leaders has drawn criticism from Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Naveen Patnaik, who have called for their immediate release.

21 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
Hoisting tricolor will always be our right: Arvind Kejriwal welcomes Abhijeet Dipke's conditional bail

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday welcomed the conditional bail to CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke in connection with the ' Lehra Do Tiranga' rally, declaring that the hoisting of the tricolour will always be their fundamental right. In a post on X, Kejriwal said, Jai Hind, Hoisting the tricolor was, is, and will always be our right. Kejriwal's remarks came after Cockroach Janata Party activist Abhijeet Dipke was granted bail in Delhi, subject to certain conditions,

17 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
Delhi Traders Urge PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal To Pause Protests Till January 31

Delhi's traders have appealed for protests to be postponed until January 31, 2027, citing disruptions to markets, transport, livelihoods and festive-season business.

17 Oct 2026 11:55 am
Anit-CEC protest LIVE | Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM Court after Delhi Police action under BNSS

M. K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, and Arvind Kejriwal condemn the CJP founder's detention

17 Oct 2026 7:09 am
Delhi traders urge Modi, Rahul to defer protests till Jan 31

Amid the ongoing protests in the national capital, the Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal (BUVM), Delhi Pradesh, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, appealing for political demonstrations in the capital to be postponed until January 31, 2027, citing the festival and wedding season.

17 Oct 2026 1:05 am
Lehra Do Tiranga rally: Undeclared emergency, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal criticise Dipke

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the detention of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke. Questioning Delhi Police action, Banerjee said on X, Abhijeet Dipke has been detained for holding the Indian National Flag. Let that sink in. In Independent India, our youth are being detained for peacefully asserting their democratic rights. Calling the action an

16 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
'Oppn leaders, students detained only to protect one man, Gyanesh Kumar': CJP's Dipke

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday attacked the BJP-led government, at the Centre saying that the police crackdown on October 10 protests was only intended to save one man, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Addressing a press conference here, Dipke said: Since the media report claiming differences within the poll panel was published, the government has been using all its system and machinery to protect Gyanesh Kum

15 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
'Stop it; get lost': Chaos erupts at Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora's presser - video

Addressing the media, Dipke alleged that students and young people had been protesting in Delhi for the past 10-15 days and were being dragged away by authorities. He claimed that Opposition leaders who joined the demonstrations, including former chief ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan, were also detained. And all this for whom? For one man, Gyanesh Kumar, Dipke said, referring to the Chief Election Commissioner.

15 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Gets Delhi Court Summons In Case Over 2018 'BJP IT Cell' Video

Vikas Pandey, who founded the social media page 'I Support Narendra Modi', said the video claimed he had offered Rs 50 lakh to someone to withdraw allegations that the BJP IT Cell spreads fake news. Arvind Kejriwal also faced the case over re-sharing the video.

14 Oct 2026 10:49 pm
CJP Leaders' Arrest: Opposition Protests, BJP Hits Back As Delhi Tensions Rise

The arrest and jailing of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das has triggered a political showdown, with opposition leaders accusing the BJP of suppressing dissent. Rahul Gandhi has called the arrests an act of cowardice, while M.K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Aaditya Thackeray have also voiced their support. Delhi Police has cited alleged violations, including entering Jantar Mantar without permission, defying prohibitory orders and breaching peace-bond conditions.

14 Oct 2026 7:52 pm
Opp bloc highlights familiar faces among civil society outreach, but CJP still missing

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) In a show of unity in its campaign against alleged electoral irregularities, the Congress-led INDIA bloc brought together senior Opposition leaders and prominent civil society figures at a strategy meeting hosted by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, but not those of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Among the figures present on the occasion on Tuesday stood veteran public-interest lawyer Prashant Bhushan and political activist and commentator

14 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
Delhi court summons Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) A Delhi court has issued fresh summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in an eight-year-old criminal defamation case filed by Vikas Pandey over a video titled BJP IT Cell Part 2, with the social media influencer now having been served at his residence in Gurugram. The case, pending before the Saket Court, relates to allegations that the video was defamatory. The video was also retweeted by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in 2018, who later admitted before th

14 Oct 2026 7:16 pm
Two FIRs filed against 14 CJP members over Jantar Mantar protest, Opposition reacts

Delhi Police have registered two FIRs against 14 Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) members following protests at Jantar Mantar. The charges include trespass, disobeying official orders, obstructing police personnel and criminal conspiracy. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been sent to five days of judicial custody. The police action has sparked criticism from Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Abhijeet Dipke, who questioned the arrests and defended the right

14 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
Bangla Sahib Row: Police Case Aganst Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Goes To Akal Takht

AAP legislators from Punjab approached the Akal Takht Sahib on Monday, seeking action over the alleged entry of Delhi Police personnel wearing shoes and without covering their heads.

12 Oct 2026 10:20 pm
FIR against Kejriwal, AAP leaders for 'chaos' at Bangla Sahib during CEC protest

DSGMC president Harmeet Singh Kalka, after filing the complaint, had said there was great resentment within the Sikh community over the alleged attempt by AAP workers to stage a protest near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. He said the committee had taken action against those involved and lodged a police complaint against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

12 Oct 2026 6:01 pm
Arvind Kejriwal in legal trouble after DSGMC files complaint over 'ruckus' at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday found himself in legal trouble after a first information report (FIR) was filed against him by the Delhi Police over the alleged ruckus at Bangla...

12 Oct 2026 10:24 am
FIR registered over alleged AAP protest near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, police probe underway

Delhi Police has registered an FIR following a complaint by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) against AAP leaders and MLAs, including Arvind Kejriwal, over alleged disruption at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and the circulation of misleading videos and social media posts. Police have initiated an investigation and are examining the video footage submitted with the complaint. Further details are awaited. A day earlier, DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka said there was great resentmen

12 Oct 2026 9:10 am
Bangla Sahib row: DSGMC names Kejriwal in police complaint

The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Committee (DSGMC) has filed a police complaint against AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, alleging disruptions at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara and the circulation of misleading videos. The complaint stems from an incident on Saturday where AAP-affiliated protesters entered the gurudwara premises during an anti-CEC protest, leading to chaos and alleged political activity within the sacred space. DSGMC claims this violated the sanctity of 'Guru Ghar' and hurt religious sent

11 Oct 2026 9:04 pm
Competition of anarchy: BJP hits out at Rahul, Kejriwal amid anti-CEC protest row

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for losing their voter base. She accused both parties of seeking excuses for their electoral defeats instead of constructive politics. Rahul Gandhi announced upcoming protests to challenge the government's actions against demonstrators. Kejriwal criticized PM Modi for police actions during protests and invoked historical comparisons.

11 Oct 2026 5:40 pm
Gurdwaras are places of faith...not political battlegrounds: BJP's RP Singh urges minorities panel action over alleged slogan-shouting at Bangla Sahib

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson and former Delhi MLA RP Singh on Sunday petitioned the National Commission for Minorities, seeking urgent intervention over an alleged incident involving political gatherings, slogan-shouting, and placard displays within the sacred premises of Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib Ji. In a letter addressed to Commission Chairman Sardar Harjit Singh Grewal, the BJP leader accused followers of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alongside members and affiliates of Left

11 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
Arvind Kejriwal Released From Detention In Delhi

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has been released from detention at Jaffarpur Kalan police station in Dwarka, Delhi, amid the CJP protest in the national capital.

11 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
Kiren Rijiju Shares Arvind Kejriwals 2015 Video Amid Voter List Controversy

Kiren Rijiju highlights Arvind Kejriwals past comments on voter list issues, intensifying the political debate over the ongoing revision process in Delhi. Kiren Rijiju Shares Arvind Kejriwals 2015 Video Amid Voter List Controversy

11 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Union Minister Shekhawat accuses Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal of undermining constitutional institutions for political gain

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat criticized leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal for undermining constitutional institutions. He accused them of spreading anarchy through their political ambitions, which threatens democracy in India. Shekhawat dismissed allegations made by Ashok Gehlot as politically motivated and reflective of frustration. He also defended constitutional bodies, claiming it is a political duty to uphold their sanctity.

11 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
Competition of anarchy emerging between Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal of exploiting their electoral failures and fostering chaos instead of engaging in constructive politics.

11 Oct 2026 1:27 pm
BJP Leader Criticizes Kejriwals Understanding of Emergency History

BJPs Prakash Reddy questions Arvind Kejriwals grasp of Emergency history and criticizes recent protests in Delhi. BJP Leader Criticizes Kejriwals Understanding of Emergency History

11 Oct 2026 12:03 pm
'Good behaviour', 'maintaining peace' placed as conditions for CJP leaders' release: Delhi Police

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in New Delhi on Sunday placed 'maintaining peace and good behaviour' as a condition for releasing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders, police said. CJP's legal affairs head Ratna Singh earlier confirmed that the outfit's leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by the SEM court after they were placed under preventive arrest by the Delhi Police. In a post on X, Delhi Police said: Pr

11 Oct 2026 11:30 am
Executive magistrate releases CJP leaders on condition they 'maintain peace' for 1 year

New Delhi, Oct 11: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were under preventive arrest following their detention at the Delhi airport ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest, but were later released after being produced before the executive magistrate on Sunday. They were released on condition that they would not reach peace for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said. Earlier on Sunday morning, police said that the CJP leaders were put under preven

11 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Delhi Police register over 20 FIRs in CJP Jantar Mantar stir case

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities

11 Oct 2026 10:50 am
Arvind Kejriwal Appeals to Entire Country from Police Custody:

The BJP-led Central Government enforced a major police crackdown on Saturday in Delhi as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and several senior party leaders and

11 Oct 2026 10:45 am
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee released from police custody after detention

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, was released late on Saturday night, an official said on Sunday. He can be detained again, or further legal action might be taken if he tries to go to Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders, a police source said. Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday as police stepped up security across the national capital to prevent protesters from

11 Oct 2026 9:47 am
'Where are Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das': Kejriwal questions Centre over detentions in Delhi

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the whereabouts of CJP activists Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, who were detained at Delhi Airport ahead of a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police said permission had not been granted for the demonstration.

11 Oct 2026 7:04 am
'CJP Is Their B-Team': Rekha Gupta's Dig At Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of trying to turn the national capital into a political battleground.

11 Oct 2026 3:13 am
Arvind Kejriwal Says Youth Of The Country Has Awakened

Arvind Kejriwal shared a video from a detention bus amid the security clampdown in Delhi ahead of the CJP protest. He called the situation worse than Emergency and urged youngsters to join the demonstration over alleged vote theft.

10 Oct 2026 11:25 pm
Kejriwal Vows to Continue Fight Until Chief Election Commissioner Resigns

Arvind Kejriwal declares ongoing protests until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, following his release from police custody. Kejriwal Vows to Continue Fight Until Chief Election Commissioner Resigns

10 Oct 2026 10:49 pm
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 C

10 Oct 2026 10:33 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 10:12 pm
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.

10 Oct 2026 8:41 pm
CJP protests: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, AAP's Arvind Kejriwal released from detention

Mamata Banerjee was detained by Delhi Police along with five MPs during protests in the capital. She stated they were held in a prison van for two hours without proceeding to their intended location. In a video, she expressed her intent to protest against the ongoing issues affecting the youth. Banerjee announced she will not return to Kolkata and will participate in the INDIA march.

10 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
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 seve

10 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
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...

10 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
Why do cockroaches not die even in a nuclear attack? How do they survive?

CJP Jantar Mantar Protest: The Cockroach Janata Party is holding a demonstration in Delhi. Meanwhile, let's explore whether cockroaches can withstand a nuclear attack. Learn the full details.CJP Jantar Mantar protestCJP Jantar Mantar Protest: Former Chief Ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Ma...

10 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
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.

10 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
SIR process in Punjab is being conducted by state, says BJP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its protest outside the Election Commission's office in New Delhi against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has said the entire SIR process in Punjab was being conducted by the state government and that the Central government had no role in it. Do Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party no l

10 Oct 2026 6:05 pm
CJP Protest Escalates As Kejriwal, Mamata, Vijayan And Brittas Are Detained Across Delhi, Kerala

The CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has escalated into a direct confrontation between the police and the opposition. AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal was detained outside his Lodhi Estate residence while trying to march towards Jantar Mantar. Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained alongside him, while Sanjay Singh, Durgesh Pathak and Gopal Rai were also held. TMC leader Mamata Banerjee was detained near South Avenue after staging a sit-in with party leaders Derek OBrien, Dola Sen and Pratima Mondal. I

10 Oct 2026 5:46 pm
Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, P Vijayan Detained During Protest Near Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Several other opposition and student leaders were also detained as they tried to join the Jantar Mantar protest.

10 Oct 2026 4:59 pm
Anarchist Competition: BJP Chief Hits Out At Rahul, Kejriwals CJP Over Instability Plot

BJP national president Nitin Nabin accused the INDIA bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi, and associates of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of attempting to destabilise the country at the behest of foreign forces. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Nabin described the situation as highly dangerous and serious and alleged that two groups were working to create instability. He claimed the groups had been rejected by voters and accused them of refusing to accept the publics verdict. Nabin also linked the alle

10 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Opposition Heavyweights Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Arvind Kejriwal Detained by Delhi Police Amid Anti-CEC Protests

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10 Oct 2026 4:00 pm
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

10 Oct 2026 3:53 pm
Former CMs Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal And AISA Leader Neha Bora Among Those Detained During Delhi Protests

Former chief ministers, student leaders and activists were detained as Delhi imposed extensive security restrictions during protest.

10 Oct 2026 3:46 pm
Arvind Kejriwal detained outside Lodhi Estate

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal was detained outside his Lodhi Estate residence.

10 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Mamata Banerjee, Kejriwal, Neha Bora detained in Delhi

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, and several other opposition leaders were detained by Delhi Police during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

10 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
CJP protest: Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh among AAP leaders detained

Former Delhi CM and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh among AAP leaders were detained by Delhi Police. Meanwhile, around 200 more protesters were detained in the Connaught Place area while allegedly attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police sources said.

10 Oct 2026 3:14 pm
Govt will deal with anarchists sternly: Nitin Nabin on CJP stir

New Delhi: BJP President Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and the CJP of attempting to destabilise the country with the backing of foreign forces, and asserted that the government will deal sternly with their ill intentions, while the party workers will foil their design on the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

10 Oct 2026 2:37 pm
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.

10 Oct 2026 1:27 pm
Foreign Powers Behind Unrest: Nitin Nabin Blames Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal for Attempt to Create Unrest

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal of fanning flames of violence in Delhi as security agencies beefed up their presence ahead of Cockroach Janta

10 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
'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.

10 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Worse than Emergency, we are living under dictatorship: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal has criticized the central government's security clampdown in Delhi regarding the CJP protest. He stated that the situation is worse than during the Emergency. Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using fear tactics to suppress democracy. Additionally, he called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged electoral fraud.

10 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Arvind Kejriwal's residence heavily guarded on day of CJP protest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged that Delhi Police had turned party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's residence into a fortress ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar. Kejriwal on Friday said that he and his family will attend the protest and urged youngsters to join the demonstration for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft. The party's Delhi unit president Bharadwaj said protesters wanted to raise their conc

10 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
BJP govt will deal with anarchists sternly: Nitin Nabin warns Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal and CJP

Nitin Nabin alleged that Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) are resorting to create anarchy because they cannot digest the country's progress under Prime MInister Narendra Modi's leadership

10 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
BJP chief Nitin Nabin accuses Rahul, Kejriwal, and CJP of plotting anarchy

BJP president Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and the CJP of attempting to destabilise the country with the backing of foreign forces, and asserted that the government will deal sternly with their ill intentions, while the party workers will foil their design on the ground. Speaking to reporters here, Nabin alleged that Gandhi, Kejriwal and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) are resorting to create anarchy because they cannot dige

10 Oct 2026 12:09 pm
Anarchist INDIA Bloc, CJP conspiring to destabilise India, claims BJP chief Nabin

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused the INDIA Bloc and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) of allegedly attempting to destabilise the country, describing the two political groups as anarchic and asserting that their alleged efforts would not succeed as the people of India had understood their intentions. His remarks came amid the CJPs call for a demonstration at Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gy

10 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
BJP govt will deal with 'anarchists' sternly: Nitin Nabin warns Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal and CJP

New Delhi, Oct 10: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and the CJP of attempting to destabilise the country with the backing of foreign forces, and asserted that the government will deal sternly with their ill intentions, while the party workers will foil their design on the ground. Speaking to reporters here, Nabin alleged that Gandhi, Kejriwal and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) are resorting to create anarchy becau

10 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
BJP Leader Accuses Opposition of Creating Dangerous Situation in India

BJP President Nitin Naveen claims Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwals allies are trying to destabilize India for political gain. BJP Leader Accuses Opposition of Creating Dangerous Situation in India

10 Oct 2026 11:18 am
Delhi Police Warns CJP Leaders Against Protest As BJP, Rahul Gandhi Trade Barbs

Delhi Police is reportedly warning CJP leaders Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka against proceeding with their planned protest, with sources suggesting they could face detention at the airport. Meanwhile, BJP president Nitin Nabin has accused Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and opposition groups of attempting to destabilise the country, alleging links with foreign forces. Rahul Gandhi has responded by saying that Gyanesh Kumar and the government will go, and that the process of repairin

10 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Goa Ready For Change With Arvind Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced 6 major guarantees for people of Goa, including 300 units of free electricity every month and a waiver of all pending electricity bills. Addressing a massive public meeting in Panaji,

9 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
'My family and I will join the CJP protest,' says Arvind Kejriwal, urges mass turnout

Arvind Kejriwal announced his participation in a protest at Jantar Mantar organized by the Cockroach Janata Party. This protest is set for October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kejriwal accused the central government of tampering with voter lists and manipulating elections. He urged citizens across the country to join this peaceful demonstration for national integrity.

9 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
Arvind Kejriwal unveils six guarantees for Goa, promises free electricity, Rs 3,000 monthly aid for women

Arvind Kejriwal revealed six promises for Goa, including free electricity and health insurance for families. The party aims to provide 3000 monthly aid for women and free bus travel. He assured round-the-clock power supply and the establishment of sports grounds in every village. AAP is collaborating with the Goa Forward Party for the upcoming elections, targeting non-BJP and non-Congress voters.

9 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Development Commission has become a loot centre: Punjab BJP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sunil Jakhar on Thursday staged a protest outside the Punjab Development Commission office here, alleging that the institution had become a centre of loot by sidelining constitutional institutions and undermining the legal framework. He described it as a hub of corruption in Punjab and alleged that a group of on-state actors was plundering the state while weakening its governance structure. Speaking to

8 Oct 2026 8:08 pm
Arvind Kejriwal holds meeting with AAP leaders in Goa ahead of 2027 Assembly polls

AAP's senior vice-president in Goa, Sandesh Teleikar-Desai, working president Gerson Gomes and organisational secretary Prashant Naik were also present

8 Oct 2026 5:39 pm
Battle between two ideologies in country, Oppn wants to spread anarchy: Gaurav Bhatia

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Opposition parties, saying the country is currently witnessing a battle between two ideologies. He claimed that on one side is an ideology that respects constitutional values and serves the people, while on the other is the Opposition, which, he alleged, is weakening the Constitution and creating an atmosphere of anarchy. Addressing a press conference, Bhatia said Prime Minist

8 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
AAP and DMK must set aside their differences with Congress to fight against 'dictatorship': Shiv Sena (UBT)

Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized AAP and DMK for not joining the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party encouraged both parties to overcome differences with Congress to combat what they see as dictatorship. AAP's leader Arvind Kejriwal has previously faced challenges from the central government during his tenure as Delhi's chief minister.

8 Oct 2026 3:02 pm
No evidence in Oppns claims of democracy under threat, says BJP; calls out anarchy in Punjab civic polls

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The current political situation in the country reflects a battle between two ideologies, said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday, while accusing the Opposition of resorting to baseless and unfounded charges for creating an atmosphere of anarchy in the country. Addressing a press conference at the party HQ, Gaurav Bhatia said that the Oppositions claims of democracy under threat and constitutional bodies being weaken

8 Oct 2026 2:47 pm
Nothing concrete found in extensive CBI search, claims Punjab CM

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the 12-hour Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids, asserting that the agency's teams returned empty-handed and that nothing was found despite an extensive search in the state. He said the outcome was a clear reflection of the state government's integrity and accused the BJP of using central agencies to intimidate and tarnish the image of an elected Chief

7 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
Kejriwal Supports Nationwide Movement Against Vote Fraud, Calls for EC Chiefs Resignation

Arvind Kejriwal backs a national movement against vote fraud, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kejriwal Supports Nationwide Movement Against Vote Fraud, Calls for EC Chiefs Resignation

7 Oct 2026 2:28 am