On Tuesday, October 13, Ashutosh Ranka, the front‑bench of the Cockroach Janata Party, posted a video on X demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and pledging to keep the protest at Jantar Mantar until that demand is met.
Ranka accused the CEC of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, the most recent audit that has raised questions about voter eligibility in key constituencies.
Despite the Delhi Police’s recent decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue, the party insists it will not move. The police claim the move is to curb potential civil unrest, but the CJP frames it as an infringement on democratic expression.
The video reveals a stark growth plan: "Today, 10 people have come. Tomorrow, 1,000 will come. Day after tomorrow, 10,000 will come." The party’s social media caption—"We are not going to bow down to your dictatorial orders!"—underscores the hardline stance.
The protest is set to commence tomorrow, with the party expecting a massive turnout. Delhi authorities are reportedly preparing enforcement measures, while the Election Commission’s next move remains uncertain.