CJP’s Dipke, Ranka, Das Say They May Be Arrested Before Oct 10: The Timeline Of The Escalating Protest

Last Updated:October 05, 2026, 2:35 PM IST

CJP leaders like co-convener Saurav Das, founder Abhijeet Dipke, and Ashutosh Ranka state that multiple sources informed them of an imminent government crackdown

CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka (behind), Abhijeet Dipke, and Saurav Das; Gyanesh Kumar (right). (X)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders are claiming they may be arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) to preemptively disrupt their planned nationwide October 10 protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

CJP leaders like co-convener Saurav Das, founder Abhijeet Dipke, and Ashutosh Ranka state that multiple sources informed them of an imminent government crackdown, which they label a “dictatorial action” aimed at neutralizing their youth-led movement.

The escalation stems from an ongoing political row concerning alleged voter deletions during the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, with the CJP demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

June 6, 2026: The CJP initiates its first street protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. Leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Abhijeet Dipke state they have been mentally prepared to face arrest since this day.

October 1, 2026: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announces a multi-city protest roadmap starting in Mumbai, demanding that the SIR electoral rolls be frozen and a transparent process for appointing the CEC be established.

October 2, 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti): High-stakes demonstrations break out. While a rally at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park concludes peacefully, a parallel march toward Jantar Mantar in New Delhi leads to violent clashes with the police. Approximately 550 individuals, including Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) politicians and Left-wing student activists, are detained.

October 3–4, 2026: Protests continue in the national capital, spearheaded by the All India Students’ Association (AISA). Delhi Police file three FIRs and detain hundreds of additional demonstrators. Amid the tension, the CJP issues a formal call for “cockroaches” (supporters) from across the country to march en masse to Delhi on October 10.

October 5, 2026: CJP leaders post late-night warnings on social media platforms like X, alleging that the central government is finalising plans to arrest the movement’s top leadership before the October 10 rally can commence. They vow that the demonstrations will proceed regardless of whether the leaders are jailed.

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Why are Cockroach Janta Party leaders claiming they may be arrested under the NSA?

CJP leaders believe they face imminent arrest under the National Security Act to preemptively disrupt their planned nationwide protest at Jantar Mantar.

What is the core political demand behind the Cockroach Janta Party’s October 10 protest?

The protests stem from an ongoing political row over alleged voter deletions during the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise, with the CJP demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

What key events occurred during the CJP’s October 2 demonstrations in New Delhi and Mumbai?

High-stakes demonstrations broke out on Gandhi Jayanti, where a rally in Mumbai concluded peacefully while a parallel march toward Jantar Mantar led to violent clashes with the police and the detention of approximately 550 individuals.

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