Delhi Police posted on X today that it will impose restrictions on the Cockroach Janata Party’s protest scheduled for Oct 10 at Jantar Mantar, arguing that safeguarding the city’s functioning is paramount.
The CJP, headed by Abhijeet Dipke, has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities, insisting the demonstration will remain peaceful.
Police officials say they will deploy additional officers and issue detention orders for anyone attempting to stage protests outside the authorized zones, with checkpoints set up around central Delhi to monitor movement.
The announcement has reignited debate over the right to assembly and police authority in the capital; the Election Commission will hold a hearing on the CJP’s complaints tomorrow, while Delhi Police will review the effectiveness of the new security measures.