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News18•10-10-2026, 10:45
CJP Condemns Dhruv Rathee's Detention And Launches Jantar Mantar 2.0
  • •The Cockroach Janta Party strongly condemned the detention of influencer and activist Dhruv Rathee from his Gurugram residence.
  • •CJP announced the launch of its Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Rathee and hundreds of detained youths.
  • •The organization slammed the government crackdown aimed at silencing democratic dissent regarding electoral roll irregularities.
  • •A strict 12-point advisory was issued by CJP, emphasizing peaceful conduct, avoiding violence, and preventing property damage during the protests.
  • •Protesters were urged to steer clear of hate speech, avoid unverified rumors, and report any infiltration or provocation.

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Dhruv Rathee was detained from his Gurugram residence by police ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's planned protest at Jantar Mantar. The demonstration was organized to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and to protest against electoral roll irregularities.

The Cockroach Janta Party announced the Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest to voice opposition against alleged electoral roll irregularities and to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The online-born outfit previously gained prominence for being instrumental in former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.

The CJP issued a 12-point advisory urging protesters to maintain peaceful conduct, avoid violence, stone-pelting, arson, and barricade breaches, and keep emergency routes clear. They also warned participants against using communal slurs, hate speech, or unverified rumors, while advising cooperation with lawful police instructions.