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Saurav Das Slams Delhi Police Over Denied Protest Permission at Jantar Mantar
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 15:04
Saurav Das Slams Delhi Police Over Denied Protest Permission at Jantar Mantar
  • •The Delhi Police have not yet granted permission for the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar.
  • •CJP co-convenor Saurav Das questioned the requirement for police permission at a designated and historic protest site.
  • •The party plans to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
  • •CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that party activists in Maharashtra are facing police pressure and notices to stay away from the Delhi demonstration.

Key Questions Answered

The Cockroach Janta Party plans to hold a demonstration to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and protest against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

CJP co-convenor Saurav Das questioned why permission is required to protest at a designated site, arguing that police duty is to ensure safety and regulate traffic rather than decide who can protest. Founder Abhijeet Dipke also questioned how police could anticipate violence in advance and alleged that party workers in Maharashtra were facing pressure to stay away.

The Election Commission has firmly rejected any suggestions of differences within its three-member poll panel, stating that all decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision exercise were taken unanimously.