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CJP protest: Protesters hide in gurdwara, don cockroach helmets to evade Delhi Police

On Saturday, police detained nearly 500 protesters in New Delhi opposing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration saw unique tactics like wearing cockroach-antennae helmets and seeking refuge in a gurdwara. Amid extensive security, participants were blocked from reaching Jantar Mantar, where protests were not permitted. Several protesters emerged symbolically…

The Economic Times · 23m ago

"Trains stopped, borders sealed": Sanjay Raut slams Centre over tight-security protocols against CJP protest

Sanjay Raut has publicly criticized the heightened security measures in Delhi related to protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Forces from Jammu and Kashmir were deployed to prevent demonstrators from gathering in the capital. Several metro stations have closed entry and exit gates in anticipation of the protests. In…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

AAP alleges ‘Black Emergency’ as protesters detained ahead of CJP protest

Delhi Protest news: The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the BJP-led government of imposing a 'black emergency' in the country following police detentions, AAP leaders criticized the government's heavy security measures at protests in Delhi. AAP MLA Gopal Rai stated that such actions are attempts to suppress dissent among the…

The Economic Times · 4h ago

Rahul Gandhi, 'foreign collaborators' want to create anarchy in India: BJP

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari criticized Congress leaders for attempting to create anarchy in India. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi is against the Indian state and has foreign collaborators. The Congress party previously criticized the Modi government's handling of US actions affecting Indian IT professionals. Heavy security measures were observed before…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Clearly shows panic, nervousness: Congress on heavy security deployment in Delhi

The Modi government is facing scrutiny regarding heavy security measures ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's protest. More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi to maintain order. The Congress party has criticized the government's actions as a sign of panic following protests by the INDIA…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Train detentions, PG meetings: Police move against October 10 protest over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Indian state machinery has moved to ensure that Jantar Mantar does not become the site of a second Cockroach Janata Party agitation.

Newslaundry · Oct 9

CJP protest on October 10: Delhi Police warns against gathering, calls it 'illegal'

Delhi Police has warned against the upcoming Cockroach Janata Party protest scheduled for October 10. Deputy Commissioner Shrishti Pandey stated that Section 163 is in effect, making any gathering illegal. She urged individuals not to participate in such unauthorized protests for their own safety and the safety of their families.…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Tribal students marched for better school meals. Mumbai Police detained them before they could protest

While the Cockroach Janata Party protest went ahead in Mumbai, tribal students who had marched from Nashik demanding better food and conditions in their schools allege they were detained before they could reach Azad Maidan and Raj Bhavan where they had intended to hold a protest.

Newslaundry · Oct 7

"Why won't they speak to us?" CJP's Saurav Das protests over journalist's FIR demand after alleged harassment by Delhi Police

Recent protests erupted outside the Parliament Street Police Station after a female journalist reported police misconduct. The Cockroach Janata Party has called for an FIR to be registered, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations. In response, the Delhi Police stated that the complaints have been handed over to the Crime…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

‘Sanatan’ campaigns to Modi posters: Meet TV media’s ‘CJP rebel’

For several days, ANI and multiple television channels ran with a storyline that a rebellion had broken out inside the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).

Newslaundry · Sep 8