Delhi braces for Oct 10 CJP protest as 20,000 police deployed and permission disputed

The Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest in Delhi has faced significant opposition, leading to numerous detentions across the country. Over 10,000 individuals, including students, were detained ahead of the October 10 demonstration. CJP leaders have criticized the government's restrictions on public gatherings while demanding accountability for alleged electoral irregularities. As civil society groups rally in support, the party persists in organizing the protest.

A counter-narrative calling for a mobilisation against the “cockroaches” has emerged across social media, with several right-wing handles and activists urging people to gather at Jantar Mantar on October 10.The October 10 protest has been called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and student organisations AISA and SFI against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, following an Indian Express report that exposed how there were dissenting opinions within the Election Commission over decisions regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.The latest cycle of protests follows a month-long movement by the CJP against the NEET-UG paper leak, which led to the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. With another round of protests scheduled, right-wing social media spaces have warned of alleged “anarchy” being created by the CJP and other groups. In his August 15 speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also coined the term “Dimagi Naxal” to describe people who allegedly lend covert ideological or intellectual support to Maoist agendas from urban spaces. Calls for a counter-protestJaipur Dialogues, a digital media channel, posted: “All Hindu Organizations should also be at Jantar Mantar on 10th October to counter CJP. Be it ABVP, Bajrang Dal, or any other Hindu Organisation working on the ground.”The post had garnered around 922.3K views at the time of writing.All Hindu Organizations should also be at Jantar Mantar on 10th October to counter CJP Be it ABVP, Bajrang Dal, or any other Hindu Organisation working on the ground RT if you Agree!— The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) October 7, 2026 Similarly, a group named Youth Stands for Society (YSS) wrote on X: “YSS (Youth Stands for Society) is mobilising its entire team at Jantar Mantar on 10 October. We will give a befitting reply to groups like CJP —plagued by leftist, anti-national ideologies—that seek to vitiate the atmosphere solely by creating instability in the country.”10 October | Jantar Mantar, Delhi YSS (Youth Stands for Society) is mobilising its entire team at Jantar Mantar on 10 October. We will give a befitting reply to groups like CJP —plagued by leftist, anti-national ideologies—that seek to vitiate the atmosphere solely by creating instability in the country. We will stand united against anything that threatens peace, harmony, and public order in Delhi. We will respond strongly to attempts to create unrest and make our voice heard through a peaceful and democratic demonstration. All nationalist citizens are invited to join us at Jantar Mantar on 10 October. Sagar Parashar President, YSS (Youth Stands for Society) #YSS #YouthStandsForSociety #JantarMantar #Delhi #10October @ANI @ians_india @PTI_News @JaipurDialogues @HMOIndia— YSS Group (@yss_group) October 7, 2026 YSS claims to be a grassroots organisation that seeks to channel the energy and idealism of young people into social transformation through community action, education, relief work and development programmes.Newslaundry reached out to YSS and spoke to its member Akash Kashyap, who said, “Close to 100 of us are going to gather at Jantar Mantar to protest against CJP.”In a video posted on Facebook, YSS founder Sagar Parashar said: “Last time when CJP protested, there were riots and vandalism in Delhi and many police personnel were hurt.”Another popular social media influencer, “Bhiku Mhatre”, wrote on X: “Bharat's Democracy allows everyone to protest against what they feel wrong. And so Bajrang Dal Activists have started to arrive at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. Another 5 Lakh VHP & RSS Karyakartas expected to reach by Oct 10th.” The post, however, has been taken down. ‘Same template’ circulates onlinePosts following a similar template have also been circulating on social media. One such template states: “Bajrang Dal is moving! Haryana BJP Youth is on the way! UP BJP supporters are reaching! ABVP students are joining! RSS & VHP units are arriving! JANTAR MANTAR | 10th OCTOBER.”These posts also claimed that the “real fun” begins now.• Bajrang Dal is moving! • Haryana BJP Youth is on the way! • UP BJP supporters are reaching! • ABVP students are joining! • RSS & VHP units are arriving! JANTAR MANTAR | 10th OCTOBER NOW THE REAL FUN BEGINS! JAI HIND — Lokesh Saini (@Lokesh_Uncut) October 8, 2026 सड़कों पर उतरेंगे अब देशभक्त #FreeStreetsOfNewDelhi #जय_श्री_हरि https://t.co/UHYTe1VVsk— Puja Tiwari (मोदी का परिवार) (@pujatiwariBJP) October 8, 2026 - Bajrang Dal is coming - Haryana BJP Youth wing is coming - UP BJP supporters are coming - ABVP students are also joining If without permission, CJP can protest against Govt at Jantar Mantar. Then we also don't need any permission to support Govt. Let's see who wins this war. https://t.co/2lm5mcWMCQ— Selfless Cricket (@SelflessCricket) October 7, 2026 Bajrang Dal is moving! • Haryana BJP Youth is on the way! • UP BJP supporters are reaching! • ABVP students are joining! • RSS & VHP units are arriving! JANTAR MANTAR | 10th OCTOBER NOW THE REAL FUN BEGINS! JAI HIND — Virat Hindu 1992 ⚔ ⚡ (@ViratHindu1992) October 8, 2026 Another post on X compared the proposed gathering of “nationalists” at Jantar Mantar on October 10 with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, asking: “Will People gather like it happened during Ram mandir movement!” NATIONALIST GATHER AT JANTAR MANTAR!! On 10th October many people are coming to gather at Jantar Mantar to counter the CJP . What are your thoughts on this ?? Will People would gather like it happened during Ram mandir movement! https://t.co/FsrQEgI3pi— Krish (@Krish_nvm_Raw) October 7, 2026 Another widely circulated post shows a video of several people wearing saffron scarves, with some security personnel also visible. Its caption claimed: “The first batch of Bajrang Dal have reached Jantar Mantar. Organisers say over 10 lakh from RSS and VHP are set to land by October 10. Delhi is waiting don't stay at home the ground is set be there.”The first batch of Bajrang Dal have reached Jantar Mantar. Organisers say over 10 lakh from RSS and VHP are set to land by October 10. Delhi is waiting don't stay at home the ground is set be there. #obitonews #breakingnews #delhi #cjp #rss https://t.co/dubPqg4ENz— Obito News (@ObitoNews) October 8, 2026 Jantar Mantar Update: Bajrang Dal members are already arriving in Delhi. Preparations are underway for the massive October 10 gathering. Over 5 lakh RSS and VHP members are expected to participate. Cockroaches "Swagat nhi karoge hamara" , https://t.co/Fg9jKFt5ZW— Ritika (@Im_Ritikaa) October 8, 2026 ⚡BREAKING: Bajrang dal activists have arrived at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. Another 500K BJP and RSS swayamsevaks are expected to reach Jantar Mantar by October 10th. Commies, CJP and Pidis are planning a Regime Change operation on 10th so Deshbhahts have arrived. https://t.co/1BT9hGOrMQ— Arun Pudur (@arunpudur) October 7, 2026 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fierce Bharat (@fiercebharat) However, the video could be traced back to at least August 20 and is not recent footage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by India (@jantarmantar156) Calls for mobilisation and confrontationX user Hindu Arun Kosi, whose bio describes him as “Blind devotee, first Modi devotee, IT Cell wala Managing director Maanvi Interiors, father of the words #Yadmulla #Pandmulla #Paise_Ka_Peer Sales Head SMTI”, posted a video showing several men inside a gym. He wrote: “Preparing for October 10, our gym boy. Come on, cockroaches.” The post also tagged CJP leader Saurav Das.10 अक्टूबर की तैयारी करते म्हारे जिम वाले बालक आ जाओ काकरोचो @SauravDassss https://t.co/W8MyY0euWA— Hindu Arun Yadav (@ArunKoslii) October 7, 2026 In another video, Kosi was seen sitting in a car with a wooden stick in his hand. The caption said: “On 10 October at 10 AM, our convoy will set off from in front of Ambience Mall on the National Highway towards Jantar Mantar. All nationalists gather there. We need to teach these cockroaches such a lesson that they remember it for life.”10 अक्टूबर को सुबह 10 बजे नेशनल हाईवे पर एंबीयंस माल के सामने से हमारा काफिला जंतर मंतर के लिए कूच करेगा। सभी राष्ट्रवादी वहीं पर इकट्ठे हो जाइए इन काकरोचो को ऐसा सबक सिखाना है जब ये ताउम्र याद रखें नमः पार्वती पतये हर हर महादेव https://t.co/uXF69SJCyo— Hindu Arun Yadav (@ArunKoslii) October 8, 2026 CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka also took to social media, claiming that fringe groups were being mobilised for the October 10 protest.Someone higher up in the BJP ranks has informed that right wing fringe groups have been mobilised from all over the country to unleash violence on peaceful protestors. 1. Come what may, @Cockroachisback’s protest will be peaceful. “हाथ हमारा नहीं उठेगा”। 2. Any form of violence against the people of this county will not be tolerated. Amit Shah - India is watching. This time, it will not be about Delhi Police.— Ashutosh Ranka (@AshutoshRanka) October 8, 2026 VHP-Bajrang Dal denies mobilisationAmid claims circulating on social media that Bajrang Dal workers will arrive at Jantar Mantar on October 10, the organisation has denied planning to participate in the counter-protest.In a post on its X account, Bajrang Dal said: “Meanwhile, on the other hand, some people are engaged in misleading, malicious propaganda about the arrival of Bajrang Dal workers at Jantar Mantar. Whereas there is no such plan from the side of Bajrang Dal.”देश में किसी भी प्रकार के अराजक प्रदर्शन का बजरंग दल (@BajrangDalOrg ) सदा विरोध करता रहा है। मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त श्री ज्ञानेश कुमार की आड में हो रहे ऐसे प्रदर्शनों का भी बजरंग दल विरोध करता है। वहीं दूसरी, ओर कुछ लोग जंतर मंतर पर बजरंग दल कार्यकर्ताओं के आने के भ्रामक दुष्प्रचार में जुटे हैं। जबकि बजरंग दल की ओर से ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं है। वैसे भी, जन समर्थन के अभाव में यह कथित आंदोलन, पूर्व की भांति, अपनी स्वाभाविक मौत मरने ही वाला है। @PTI_News @ANI @ians_india @IANSKhabar— BajrangDal (@BajrangDalOrg) October 8, 2026 देश में किसी भी प्रकार के अराजक प्रदर्शन का बजरंग दल (@BajrangDalOrg ) सदा विरोध करता रहा है। मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त श्री ज्ञानेश कुमार की आड में हो रहे ऐसे प्रदर्शनों का भी बजरंग दल विरोध करता है। वहीं दूसरी, ओर कुछ लोग जंतर मंतर पर बजरंग दल कार्यकर्ताओं के आने के भ्रामक दुष्प्रचार में जुटे हैं। जबकि बजरंग दल की ओर से ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं है। वैसे भी, जन समर्थन के अभाव में यह कथित आंदोलन, पूर्व की भांति, अपनी स्वाभाविक मौत मरने ही वाला है। @PTI_News @ANI @ians_india @IANSKhabar https://t.co/o3zf6rknXr— Vishva Hindu Parishad -VHP (@VHPDigital) October 8, 2026  A quarter-century of Modi governance calls for questions and a hamper. 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New Delhi, Oct 8: More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's October 10 protest, a senior officer said on Thursday.The officer said no permission has been granted for any protest at Jantar Mantar and appealed to people to avoid participating in any unauthorised gathering."We are well prepared and motivated to handle the law-and-order situation in the city on Saturday. No permission has been granted so far for any protest at Jantar Mantar," the officer said.Security tightened to maintain law and orderThe deployment was made as a precautionary measure to prevent any breach of peace and ensure the smooth movement of people and traffic. The officer said prohibitory orders are already in force in the area.VIDEO | Delhi: Heavy security deployed at Raj Ghat as INDIA bloc leaders head towards Gandhi Smarak to stage a protest.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p)#Delhi #INDIAbloc #CEC #protest https://t.co/m5weaerZGE— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 8, 2026"Prohibitory orders are in force, and everyone is requested to follow the law and maintain peace," the officer said.The police have also appealed to protesters and members of the public not to indulge in any violence or attack the force members deployed for security duties."We appeal to everyone to maintain peace and not attack police personnel. Any such act is a crime and strict legal action will be taken against those found involved," the officer said.Injured & Exhausted: Delhi Police Reveals What Its Personnel Faced During Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar | VideoSpecial instructions for handling women protestersThe police have issued specific instructions to personnel regarding handling women protesters and have told them to avoid unnecessary confrontation.Daily briefings are being conducted to bring all members of the force on the same page, the officer said.Police warn against misinformationThe police have cautioned people against believing or circulating unverified information on social media or elsewhere.Also Watch:"People should not believe or circulate fake news merely because they have seen something online. They are requested to trust only the official social media handles and verified communication channels of Delhi Police," the officer said.Protesters demand CEC's resignationThe Cockroach Janata Party and several student groups have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations against him of presiding over the deletion of lakhs of voters across the country in the name of Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Thursday directed the closure of liquor stores in the city on October 9 and 10 due to the "prevailing" situation to maintain public order.An order issued by the Excise Department said that the closure of liquor vends was based on Delhi Police inputs as a preventive measure aimed at maintaining "public order".The order has come ahead of ongoing protests by opposition parties demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged "vote theft".The Delhi Excise Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in a circular dated October 8, 2026, ordered the complete closure of all retail liquor vends operating in Delhi under licences in Form L6, L6 & L6 FG, L8, L10 and L8 & L14 on October 9 and 10,… pic.twitter.com/Ti9o4fyxto— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 8, 2026 INDIA Bloc Intensifies Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar As Opposition Leaders Hold Second Consecutive Strategy Meet | Video A call for protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 has also been given by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi ahead of the CJP protest, a senior officer said on Thursday.The officer said no permission has been granted for any protest at Jantar Mantar, and appealed to people to avoid participating in any unauthorised gathering. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Bajrang Dal firmly refuted claims of organizing a gathering at Jantar Mantar on October 10 for their demonstration. The group expressed discontent over being linked to potential violence against protesters. CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka voiced concerns over right-wing groups being mobilized for violent purposes. Bajrang Dal confidently stated that the protest would not succeed due to insufficient public backing, reinforcing their long-standing disapproval of disruptive protests across the nation.

The Delhi police have deployed more than 20,000 personnel in the city for anticipated protests. Prohibitory orders are enforced at Jantar Mantar, and no permits have been granted. Authorities have warned that any unauthorized gathering could lead to legal consequences. Police have also reminded the public to avoid spreading unverified information on social media platforms.

Delhi Police have intensified security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed protest on October 10. Authorities are monitoring mobilisation efforts, reviewing travel and transport arrangements, and deploying thousands of personnel across the New Delhi district. With no formal permission granted so far, security has been increased around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas. Police have also coordinated with educational institutions, accommodation providers and transport operators as part of a broader strategy to maintain law and order during the proposed demonstration.

Bajrang Dal on Thursday denied claims that it was planning to mobilise its workers at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 10, dismissing social media posts claiming that more than five lakh Hindu activists linked to the RSS and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) would gather at the protest site as 'misleading propaganda'.देश में किसी भी प्रकार के अराजक प्रदर्शन का बजरंग दल (@BajrangDalOrg ) सदा विरोध करता रहा है। मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त श्री ज्ञानेश कुमार की आड में हो रहे ऐसे प्रदर्शनों का भी बजरंग दल विरोध करता है।वहीं दूसरी, ओर कुछ लोग जंतर मंतर पर बजरंग दल कार्यकर्ताओं के आने के भ्रामक… pic.twitter.com/ttgESEoFJU— BajrangDal (@BajrangDalOrg) October 8, 2026 The clarification came amid viral posts on social media claiming that Bajrang Dal cadres and other Hindu groups would assemble in large numbers at Jantar Mantar on October 10, the day the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. “There is no such plan from Bajrang Dal,” the organisation said in a post on X.In its Hindi statement, Bajrang Dal said it had always opposed 'any kind of anarchic protest' in the country and also opposed such protests being conducted in the name of the Chief Election Commissioner. It said claims about its workers arriving at Jantar Mantar were part of a misleading campaign. Bajrang Dal Flags 'Misleading Propaganda' “Some people are engaged in spreading misleading propaganda about Bajrang Dal workers coming to Jantar Mantar, whereas Bajrang Dal has no such plan,” the organisation said. The group also criticised the CJP-led agitation, claiming that the movement lacked public support and would meet the same fate as earlier protests.The denial came after several posts circulated on X late on October 7 claiming that Bajrang Dal cadres and more than five lakh Hindu activists associated with the RSS and VHP had started arriving in Delhi and would gather at Jantar Mantar on October 10.‘Want 100 FIRs Against Me’: Rahul Gandhi Says ‘Every FIR Is A Medal’ Ahead Of Jantar Mantar Protest - VIDEOViral Social Media Posts Claim Large Scale Mobilisation At Jantar Mantar One widely circulated post claimed that 'more than 5 Lakh Hindu activists' would be present at Jantar Mantar and described October 10 as a historic day. Similar posts appeared across multiple social media accounts within a short period. BIG BREAKING: Bajrang dal members have started arriving at Jantar Mantar. More than 5 lakh RSS and VHP members are expected to reach Jantar Mantar on OCT 10 pic.twitter.com/qqyP7MZCbU— ` (@chixxsays) October 7, 2026 The posts were accompanied by night-time videos showing large crowds, red flags and fireworks. However, the footage did not clearly establish that the visuals were from Jantar Mantar and there was no independent confirmation that a large Bajrang Dal or RSS-VHP contingent had arrived in Delhi for the proposed mobilisation.Bajrang Dal’s categorical denial makes clear that the organisation is not planning the five-lakh mobilisation claimed in the viral social media posts. Some of the social media posts also used inflammatory language against protesters associated with the CJP.CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0 On October 10 The CJP has announced a fresh mobilisation under the name 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' from October 10, seeking the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over its objections to the SIR of electoral rolls.

A protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party is scheduled for October 10 at Jantar Mantar. Ashutosh Ranka has warned against potential violence from right-wing groups mobilizing across the country. The Delhi Police is making extensive preparations to prevent disturbances and monitor individuals with a history of criminal activities. Police have also been engaging educational institutions to discourage student participation in the protest.

In a unified move, the INDIA bloc leaders have gathered at Jantar Mantar, calling for the ousting of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police have stressed the need for advance protest permissions, with a limit of 1,000 participants at this site. Opposition members allege Kumar has unjustly purged electoral rolls. Alternate venues allow larger crowds, provided public order is upheld.