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Cockroach Janata Party Activist Defies Delhi Police Ban Ahead of October 10 Protest
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Moneycontrol•09-10-2026, 23:59
Cockroach Janata Party Activist Defies Delhi Police Ban Ahead of October 10 Protest
- •Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janata Party announced that the October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar will proceed despite denial of police permission.
- •The demonstration targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over ongoing disputes regarding electoral roll revisions.
- •Delhi Police rejected the application due to late submission, alleged non-compliance during past events, and safety concerns.
- •Dipke challenged the restrictions, stating that activists are fully prepared to face detention or arrest.
- •Authorities have significantly heightened security measures across New Delhi in anticipation of the gathering.
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Delhi Police denied permission for the protest due to the late submission of the application, alleged non-compliance with directions from an earlier demonstration, and concerns regarding public safety, law and order, and traffic management.
The protest targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with demonstrators demanding his resignation amid a major dispute over the revision of electoral rolls.
Activist Abhijeet Dipke stated that the planned protest at Jantar Mantar will proceed despite the denied permission, noting that activists are fully prepared to face detention or arrest.
