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CJP Delhi ProtestCJP Delhi Protest Live Updates: Delhi is on alert ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, with Indian Railways cancelling all mail and express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations. The BSF has been deployed alongside Delhi and Noida Police at the Chilla border, which is set to be sealed from 9 pm, while police have conducted mock drills in Seelampur and Gokalpuri. The Supreme Court has flagged concerns over the proportionality of restrictions, including train cancellations and proposed metro station closures, stressing the need to balance the right to protest with public access to essential facilities. Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has criticised the restrictions, alleged detentions and vowed to march to Jantar Mantar....Read More CJP Delhi Protest Live Updates: Delhi is on alert ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, with Indian Railways cancelling several mail and express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations. The BSF has been deployed alongside Delhi and Noida Police at the Chilla border, which is set to be sealed from 9 pm, while police have conducted mock drills in Seelampur and Gokalpuri. The Supreme Court has flagged concerns over the proportionality of restrictions, including train cancellations and proposed metro station closures, stressing the need to balance the right to protest with public access to essential facilities. Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has criticised the restrictions, alleged detentions and vowed to march to Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police has also issued an open letter to citizens ahead of the demonstration. ...Read MoreOct 9, 2026 14:41 ISTDelhi preparing for war? CJP stunned as trains cancelled, metros shut ahead of protestThe administration in Delhi is enforcing sweeping security and transport restrictions ahead of the CJP protest in the national capital on October 10. The measures have led CJP leaders to accuse the government of intimidating protesters, while police cite law and order and a late permission request. Tap here to read the full story Oct 9, 2026 14:39 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Former Bengaluru Police chief seeks probe into Dhruv Rathee’s citizenship, visa statusFormer Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao has urged the Union Home Ministry to verify YouTuber Dhruv Rathee’s citizenship, immigration status and compliance with visa conditions following his participation in an anti-SIR protest in Bengaluru on October 8. In a letter to the Union Home Secretary, Rao sought verification of Rathee’s nationality, passport, visa category and the conditions governing his stay in India, as well as whether his participation in the protest was permissible under applicable rules. Oct 9, 2026 14:37 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Dhruv Rathee questions security curbsYouTuber Dhruv Rathee criticised the restrictions imposed ahead of the CJP protest in Delhi, citing the closure of 50 metro stations, train and bus cancellations, sealed borders and the detention of more than 1,000 people. In a post on X, Rathee questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the measures, asking why the authorities were taking such steps if, as he claimed, the BJP's IT cell had predicted that few people would attend the protest.Oct 9, 2026 14:35 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Security tightened across Delhi-NCR, Section 163 imposed ahead of Jantar Mantar protestSecurity has been tightened across Delhi-NCR ahead of the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, with police personnel deployed at Gurugram's border areas, railway stations, bus stands and major metro stations. Police have set up checkpoints at the Sarhaul border on NH-48, Palam Vihar, the Gurugram-Delhi Dwarka border and Kaliyawas border, with officers of ACP rank supervising the arrangements. Awareness banners have also been put up, while police are monitoring identified troublemakers and coordinating with educational institutions to discourage participation in unauthorised demonstrations.Oct 9, 2026 14:32 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Abhijeet Dipke accuses PM Modi of making ‘Emergency’ officialAbhijeet Dipke took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid restrictions imposed ahead of the CJP protest in Delhi. In a post on X, Dipke wrote, “Narendra Modi just made emergency official.”Oct 9, 2026 14:31 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Ashutosh Ranka mocks restrictions ahead of Jantar Mantar protestAshutosh Ranka took a swipe at the authorities over the restrictions imposed ahead of the CJP protest in Delhi. In a post on X, Ranka said that trains, metro services and buses had been shut and that 10,000 people were under detention. Mocking the situation, he wrote, “They are absolutely terrified,”Oct 9, 2026 14:30 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Ashutosh Ranka takes swipe at PM Modi over Delhi restrictionsCJP leader Ashutosh Ranka took a sarcastic swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid restrictions ahead of the CJP protest in Delhi. In a post on X, Ranka claimed that trains and buses had been stopped and mocked PM Modi by alleging that the airport had now been named after him. “Who in the world is advising these people?” he added.Oct 9, 2026 14:18 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Railways cancels all mail, express trains to Delhi stations from 4 am to 2 pmIndian Railways has cancelled all mail and express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10. The decision was taken amid concerns that severe road traffic congestion around the stations could leave passengers struggling to find taxis and other transport to reach their final destinations.Oct 9, 2026 14:10 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Delhi Police shares open letter to citizens ahead of Jantar Mantar protestDelhi Police on Friday shared an open letter addressed to citizens, emphasising humanity beyond uniforms, opinions and disagreements. In a post on X, the police said, “Because beyond every uniform, every opinion and every disagreement, we’re all human first.” Oct 9, 2026 14:06 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking independent probe into Jantar Mantar protest FIRsThe Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking an independent and fair probe into FIRs registered over the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Jantar Mantar in July against the NEET paper leak. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant also refused to declare that police should exercise independent authority in law-and-order matters and criminal investigations, free from interference unless acting unlawfully. Oct 9, 2026 14:04 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Abhijeet Dipke tells Centre to shut entire country if it fears youthA day before the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday slammed the Centre over train cancellations and restrictions ahead of the demonstration, saying, “Shut down the entire country if you are scared of the youth.” The CJP has called the protest to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Oct 9, 2026 14:02 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Supreme Court flags disproportionate Delhi restrictionsThe Supreme Court on Friday heard petitions challenging restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of the October 10 CJP protest, with senior advocate Kapil Sibal raising concerns over metro station closures and train cancellations. Justice Bagchi observed that the restrictions appeared disproportionate and stressed the need to balance the right to protest with citizens’ access to essential facilities. Oct 9, 2026 14:01 ISTCJP Protest 2026: Abhijeet Dipke claims thousands detained, vows to march to Jantar MantarAbhijeet Dipke has claimed that thousands of young people have been detained across the country ahead of the October 10 protest, accusing the BJP government of intimidation. In a post on X, Dipke said the alleged detentions would not deter the youth from protesting. He also announced that he would arrive in Delhi on October 10 and march to Jantar Mantar “come what may”.Oct 9, 2026 13:52 ISTDelhi Police conducts drills in Seelampur, Gokalpuri ahead of CJP protestThe North East Delhi Police conducted mock drills in the Seelampur and Gokalpuri subdivisions to practise crowd control and law-and-order management. During the exercises, police teams practised swift responses to different situations using anti-riot equipment, with a focus on improving coordination and ensuring effective crowd management.Oct 9, 2026 13:49 ISTRailways cancels several trains to Delhi amid CJP protest traffic congestion fearsIndian Railways has cancelled several mail and express trains at their originating stations ahead of the CJP protest scheduled for October 10. The cancellations apply to trains departing their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9 that were scheduled to arrive at New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10.Oct 9, 2026 13:47 ISTAbhijit Dipke alleges crackdown ahead of Jantar Mantar protest, cites train cancellations and searchesAbhijit Dipke has alleged a crackdown ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest, claiming that house-to-house searches are being conducted, journalists and civil society members have been placed under house arrest, and protesters are being detained. In a post, he also cited train cancellations, the proposed closure of more than 50 metro stations, and the reported deployment of 50,000 police and paramilitary personnel. Dipke further alleged that people were being threatened against joining the protest, while mosques and hotels were being searched and Delhi’s borders were being sealed. He also raised concerns about a possible internet shutdown and alleged that the protest site was being cordoned off. These claims have not been independently verified. Oct 9, 2026 13:40 ISTAbhijit Dipke challenges authorities ahead of protest, alleges restrictions to stop youthAbhijit Dipke has challenged the authorities ahead of tomorrow’s protest, saying he is prepared to be arrested. He alleged that the government had created an atmosphere to restrict the demonstration, citing the cancellation of trains and closure of roads in Delhi. Dipke also said that no matter how many barricades are put up, the youth cannot be stopped, and asserted that the movement would continue.Oct 9, 2026 13:39 ISTBSF deployed at Chilla border, crossing to be sealed from 9 pmThe Border Security Force (BSF) has been deployed alongside Noida and Delhi Police personnel at the Chilla border, where heavy security arrangements have been put in place. Security personnel are checking suspicious vehicles and questioning suspicious individuals. RCC barricades have also been brought to the border. The crossing will be sealed from 9 pm, according to Bhupinder Chaudhary.