‘Worse Than Emergency’: Kejriwal Slams Modi Over Delhi Crackdown Amid CJP Protest

Who Is Ajinkya Shinde? The 35-Year-Old Named To Lead CJP's Jantar Mantar Protest

Sagarika Chakraborty — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:39:32 +0530

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke has handed over the group's leadership to Ajinkya Shinde, who is set to lead its protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The development came as Dipke recorded a video while being detained inside a plane at Delhi airport, naming Shinde as his successor. The announcement has sparked discussion over Shinde's identity and political background.

Dipke had recorded the video on Friday, anticipating that he and other CJP members could be taken into custody. The group had called for a protest on October 10, demanding the repeal of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Who Is Ajinkya Shinde?

Ajinkya Shinde, 35, hails from Latur in Maharashtra. He completed his B.Tech from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University in Lonere, Raigad.

A Facebook page named @AAPlaAjinkya features photographs of Shinde with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. The page has around 4,500 followers but has not been active since 2024.

The photographs and posts on the page suggest that Shinde has presented himself as an AAP leader. However, it is not known whether he is currently associated with the party.

Shinde Organised Mumbai Protest, Led CJP's School Campaign

Dipke had appointed Shinde to a position of responsibility within the organisation in August. Shinde subsequently organised protests in Mumbai and emerged as one of the CJP's prominent figures.

He also led the CJP's “School Thiyakaro” campaign, which aims to improve schools across the country. In his video, Dipke urged people to support Shinde as he took charge of the group's leadership.

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CJP's Key Leaders Detained In Delhi

Three prominent CJP figures, Abhijit Dipke, Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who had reached the national capital for Saturday's protest, have been detained.

The CJP had called for demonstrations on October 10 to demand the repeal of SIR and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Ajinkya Shinde Reiterates CJP's Demands

Following Dipke's announcement, Shinde reiterated the group's demands, including the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and criminal action against him.

He also called for the 2025 voter list to be frozen and for the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners to be repealed.

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‘Our GenZ Deserves Better Than Emer-GenZ’: Congress Slams Modi Govt Over Mass Detentions Amid Delhi Protests

Sneha — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:34:08 +0530

The Congress party on Saturday criticised the Centre over mass detentions amid protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of curbing democratic freedoms, alleging that people questioning the ruling regime, including students, lawyers, journalists and social activists, were being detained.

“Modi Govt has turned the ‘Mother of Democracy’ into a ‘Muzzled Democracy’!” Kharge said in a post on X.

“Our youth, students, lawyers, journalists, social activists, farm union leaders, YouTubers, content creators, everyone who is questioning this regime are being detained,” he added.

Kharge alleged that the BJP and the RSS were displaying “cowardice” through detentions, arrests and the use of force. He asserted that such measures would not deter people from raising their voices.

“The Congress Party, along with the united Opposition, will fight this tyrannical regime, tooth and nail,” he said, adding that the party would continue to defend democracy, the Constitution and the fundamental rights of citizens.

Shashi Tharoor Questions Restrictions On Protesters

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also criticised the restrictions imposed in Delhi, arguing that they had curtailed citizens’ freedom of movement and their right to protest.

“Freedom of movement stands completely shackled. Jantar Mantar was designated precisely so that citizens could voice dissent in the centre of Delhi, and today even the roads leading to it have been declared out of bounds,” Tharoor said on X.

Questioning the security arrangements, he asked why similar urgency was not visible when women needed protection in the national capital.

Tharoor also questioned whether authorities would impose similar restrictions if protesters returned on Monday, adding that the detained protesters would have to be released.

“Our GenZ deserves better than an undeclared Emer-GenZ,” he said, taking a swipe at the government's handling of the protests.

Ashok Gehlot Accuses BJP Of Discrediting Opposition

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of attempting to discredit the Opposition for raising questions about the electoral process.

“Rattled by questions, BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin is now having to act as the Election Commission's lawyer,” Gehlot said in a post on X.

He further alleged that the BJP and the RSS did not believe in democracy and were portraying Opposition protests as attempts to destabilise the country.

“The BJP itself took to the streets when it was in the opposition. Which foreign forces were involved then, and which are involved now?” he asked.

Himachal CM Backs Right To Protest

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also defended the protesters' right to demonstrate, saying the youth should have been allowed to hold their protest at Ramlila Maidan.

“The right to protest is a primary tool in a democracy. The youths should have been granted permission to protest at Ramlila Maidan. There is no point in trying to suppress their voices, as it can never be silenced,” Sukhu said.

He added that shutting down internet services or detaining people during protests was not appropriate in a democratic system.

INDIA Bloc To Hold Major Protest On Monday

Meanwhile, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal announced that the INDIA bloc would hold a major protest in Delhi on Monday, October 12, as part of its ongoing campaign to safeguard people's voting rights.

“The Congress and the INDIA bloc will continue their agitation until the electoral process and system are made free and fair,” Venugopal told reporters in his Lok Sabha constituency of Alappuzha.

Delhi On High Alert Amid CJP Protest

The Opposition's criticism came amid heightened security in Delhi on Saturday, as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other groups sought to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation during the SIR of electoral rolls.

Delhi Police detained CJP leaders, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and several protesters as they attempted to reach Jantar Mantar, where permission for the demonstration had been denied. Opposition leaders, including AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, were also reported to have been detained.

Police deployed thousands of personnel, erected barricades, restricted traffic and shut several metro stations to prevent protesters from reaching central Delhi.

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Mourn Former Congress General Secretary Deepak Babaria’s Death

PTI — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:14:51 +0530

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the demise of their party colleague, Deepak Babaria, who died on Saturday. They said his departure is a big loss for the Congress.

Babaria was a former general secretary of the Congress and was earlier the party in-charge for Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. He died early Saturday after a prolonged illness.

"The news of the passing of senior Congress leader and former General Secretary Shri Deepak Babaria ji is extremely heartbreaking.

"His departure is an irreplaceable loss for the Congress family. His dedication to the organisation and his contribution to strengthening the party will always be remembered," Gandhi said in a post on X.

In this difficult time, he said, "I express my deepest condolences to his family members, colleagues, and supporters. Heartfelt tribute and salutations to Deepak ji."

Kharge said he is deeply saddened by the passing of Babaria.

"A dedicated Congressman known for his simplicity, sincerity and unwavering commitment to Congress ideology, he began his political journey by championing the rights of workers and raising his voice for labour and trade unions.

"His demise is a profound loss to the Congress party. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues in this hour of grief," the Congress president said in a post on X.

Congress general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal said he was deeply pained to hear of the tragic demise of his dear colleague.

"He served the organisation with utmost dedication for decades, and was an integral part of our party.

"May his soul rest in peace, and our sincere condolences to his family and well-wishers in this time of grief," Venugopal said.

Congress leader Mukul Wasnik said, "Having worked closely with him over the years, I knew him as a leader of immense dedication and profound moral responsibility. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones in this hour of grief. Om Shanti."

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also remembered Babaria as a fiercely-ideological politician committed to various public causes.

"I vividly recall my long years of close association with him. A man of great simplicity and integrity," he said.

Several other Congress leaders, including party general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Randeep Surjewala and Sachin Pilot, also expressed grief and described Babaria as a dedicated Congressman. Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda also remembered Babaria as a loyal soldier of the party.

(Disclaimer: This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

‘Flop Show Of Anarchists’: BJP’s Sambit Patra Says CJP Protest Failed, Democracy Triumphed Over ‘Mobocracy’

Bharathi SP — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:04:46 +0530

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday described the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi as a “flop show”, with party leader Sambit Patra accusing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of attempting to spread anarchy in collusion with foreign powers. Patra said the developments marked a victory for democracy over what he called “mobocracy”, after hundreds of youths and several political leaders heading towards the protest site were detained by Delhi Police.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Patra also criticised Gandhi over his remarks following a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu, during which opposition leaders raised allegations of “vote chori”.

Patra Calls Protest A ‘Flop Show’

Patra alleged that the protest was intended to bring the national capital and the country to a standstill. He said the scenes being shown from Jantar Mantar did not reflect the broader situation in India.

“What is happening at Jantar Mantar and what is being shown on TV and across various social media handles does not represent the true story of India. India is peaceful, and India is moving forward with good governance,” Patra said, as per reports.

The BJP leader described the outcome as a victory for democracy over mobocracy. He also called Gandhi a “nalayak” leader while condemning his Friday remarks that President Murmu had not rejected the INDIA bloc's allegations of “vote chori” during their meeting.

Patra alleged that Gandhi and other opposition leaders were attempting to create unrest through their political actions.

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BJP Questions Vote Count Claims

Patra also targeted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over their posts on X, formerly Twitter, concerning alleged irregularities during vote counting at Booth No. 109 in Rejinagar, West Bengal.

The BJP leader said the claim that the booth had 772 registered voters was incorrect, citing a clarification from the Chief Electoral Officer.

“Subsequently, the Chief Electoral Officer also tweeted that the figure was 1,109 registered voters. The claim that there were only 772 voters was false," Sambit Patra said.

He alleged that the opposition leaders knew the claim was false but continued to circulate it.

Patra Questions Rahul Gandhi

Patra also questioned Gandhi over his meeting with President Murmu, asking why the opposition had not submitted evidence alongside its memorandum on alleged electoral irregularities.

He challenged the opposition's account that the President had accepted the memorandum but asked its members to submit supporting evidence later. "You said the President accepted it, and in the same breath, you are saying that the President asked you to provide evidence. Why didn’t you take the evidence along with you?" he asked.

Mamata Banerjee Detained In Delhi During Protest, Seen With Band-Aid Over Mouth

Sagarika Chakraborty — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:01:33 +0530

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was detained by the Delhi Police on Saturday (October 10) while protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital. Banerjee, along with Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs and other party leaders, was staging a sit-in at the South Avenue bus stand when the police detained them.

The detention led to a heated exchange between TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien and the police. As Banerjee was being taken away, O’Brien was heard shouting, “Don't touch Mamata Banerjee.” TMC workers also raised slogans against the police.

Mamata Banerjee Protests With ‘Election Commission Has Looted Bengal’ Posters

Banerjee and the TMC MPs were holding posters alleging vote rigging during their protest. The posters read, “The Election Commission has looted Bengal. Vote rigging has taken place in Bihar, Bengal, and many other places.”

VIDEO | Delhi: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and party leaders sit on a dharna at a bus stand at South Avenue, detained by Delhi Police. #DelhiPolice #TMC #MamataBanerjee #DelhiNews (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/pNoqjY2qkg
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 10, 2026

Following the protest, Delhi Police personnel detained Banerjee and forced her into a vehicle. Several other TMC leaders were also detained.

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Mamata Banerjee’s Band-Aid Photo Goes Viral

Banerjee was seen protesting with a Band-Aid covering her mouth. The photograph has since gone viral on social media.

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pasted a band-aid over her mouth as a mark of protest (Source: MTMC) https://t.co/Qvhuvg6Ioh
— IANS (@ians_india) October 10, 2026

Former MP Saket Gokhale said that Banerjee and five other TMC leaders had been detained by the Delhi Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

In a social media post, Gokhale said, “Mamata Didi and five of us have been detained by the Delhi Police in a prison vehicle outside her residence.”

He added that they were being taken to an unknown location and described the incident as the death of democracy in India.

Kejriwal's Plea To The Country

Additionally, Arvind Kejriwal has also called for Jantar Mantar to be created across the country. He has urged people from all parts of the country to come to Jantar Mantar, using whatever means they can.

#WATCH | Delhi: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal detained by Delhi Police. https://t.co/9URcPP9Rex
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

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‘Nalayak Neta’: Sambit Patra Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks After Meeting President Murmu

Sneha — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:28 +0530

BJP national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks following a meeting between an INDIA bloc delegation and President Droupadi Murmu, calling the Leader of the Opposition an “incompetent leader” and a “nalayak neta”.

Patra accused Gandhi of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and making false claims, alleging that his conduct was unbecoming of someone holding a senior constitutional position.

“I am choosing these words very carefully. I feel frustrated and uncomfortable saying this. He is the Leader of the Opposition in the country. But when I call him an incompetent leader, it is because the entire country has seen the kind of abusive language he used against the Prime Minister and the lies he told,” Patra said.

He also accused Gandhi of attempting to draw the President into what he described as street-level protests and political anarchy.

“Never before was an attempt made to drag the President into a street protest. But a ‘nalayak neta’ attempted to do that. The anarchist Rahul Gandhi tried to pull the President of India into the anarchism which he is trying his best to conduct on the streets of India,” Patra alleged.

#WATCH | Delhi: BJP National Spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra says, "Yesterday a few politicians visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The statement of Rahul Gandhi after coming out of the Rashtrapati Bhavan was like that of a 'nalayak neta'...Never before was an attempt made to drag the President into a street protest. But a 'nalayak neta' attempted to do that. The anarchist Rahul Gandhi tried to pull the President of India to the anarchism which he is trying his best to conduct on the streets of India."
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026

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Patra Questions Opposition's Claims

Questioning the Opposition's allegations of electoral irregularities, Patra asked why its leaders had not submitted evidence to the President if they had been raising the issue for nearly a year.

“If you are going to submit the evidence later, why did you go there in the first place without it?” the BJP spokesperson said.

Patra further accused Gandhi of misrepresenting President Murmu's response to the Opposition's concerns. He criticised the Congress leader for suggesting that the President had not rejected the allegations of “vote chori”, arguing that Gandhi's remarks reflected a lack of responsibility.

What Gandhi Said After Meeting President

Patra's remarks came a day after a 10-member INDIA bloc delegation, led by Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted a memorandum outlining four demands, including the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

After the meeting, Gandhi said he was “shocked” that the President had not denied the Opposition's allegations of “vote chori”. He also claimed that she had sought evidence of the alleged electoral irregularities.

In a post on X, Gandhi said the delegation had submitted a memorandum alleging the “gross subversion” of India's electoral system by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while seeking Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

“I was shocked that the President did not deny Vote Chori,” Gandhi wrote.

He also claimed that evidence of alleged electoral manipulation was known to the country and alleged that elections had been “stolen” in state after state.

Who Will Lead CJP Protest Now After Leaders’ Detention? Abhijeet Dipke Names New In-Charge In Video

Bharathi SP — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:54:31 +0530

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has said its planned protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi will go ahead despite the detention of three of its leaders by Delhi Police. The party has named its organisation in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, to lead the demonstration while Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka remain in detention.

Shinde To Lead Protest

The CJP announced that Shinde would take charge of the demonstration following the detention of its senior leaders. In a statement, the party said: “Until Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are in detention, CJP’s Organization In-Charge Ajinkya Shinde will lead this protest at Jantar Mantar. Abhijeet had pre-recorded this video last night in anticipation of a potential arrest. @AjinkyaCJP.”

IMPORTANT Until Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are in detention, CJP’s Organization In-Charge Ajinkya Shinde will lead this protest at Jantar Mantar. Abhijeet had pre-recorded this video last night in anticipation of a potential arrest. @AjinkyaCJP https://t.co/WSQ69mKfTV
— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) October 10, 2026

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The party also shared a pre-recorded video of Dipke, saying he had made it in anticipation of a possible arrest.

Three Leaders Detained

According to the CJP, Dipke, Das and Ranka were detained by Delhi Police from inside their aircraft shortly after it landed in the national capital on Saturday.

The three leaders had travelled from Mumbai to participate in the planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Their detention came as Delhi authorities tightened security ahead of the protest, with the CJP maintaining that the demonstration would continue despite the action against its leadership.

Dipke’s Message To Police

In a video released by the party, Dipke can be heard addressing police officers inside the aircraft and saying, “We have come here to get arrested. Come and arrest us.”

The CJP said police personnel informed the leaders before taking them away that they did not have permission to hold the protest at Jantar Mantar.

Dipke also alleged that the party’s leaders were being treated like criminals. The allegations and the circumstances surrounding the detention were presented in the party’s account of the incident.

Protest Plans Remain

With Dipke, Das and Ranka in detention, Shinde is set to lead the CJP demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The party has reiterated that the protest will proceed despite the detention of its senior members.

The demonstration is directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. How the protest unfolds will depend on the arrangements at Jantar Mantar and the response of Delhi Police, which has tightened security across the capital ahead of the gathering.

‘No One Can Stop India’s Youth’: Chirag Paswan Slams Oppn For Playing Politics Over Delhi 'Protest' Curbs

Bharathi SP — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:32:48 +0530

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has said that train cancellations and road blockades cannot stop India’s youth, accusing the Opposition of spreading misinformation and politicising protests against the Election Commission. Paswan made the remarks on Friday as Delhi stepped up security ahead of a demonstration planned by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for Saturday. His comments came amid complaints about train cancellations, metro station closures and a heavy deployment of security personnel in the national capital.

While criticising repeated disruptions, the Union minister said young people should be heard and called for dialogue to resolve the confrontation over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

'No One Can Stop The Youth’

Responding to questions about disruptions to transport services, Paswan said repeated attempts to bring the capital to a standstill were not appropriate. He also accused some groups of creating confusion over the restrictions.

Paswan said: “These are the youth of India; no one can stop them. Some people are trying to spread false narratives. How many trains can be stopped, how much connectivity can be curbed, how many roads can be jammed."

He reiterated that young Indians had the potential to lead and influence the world, adding that disruptions to transport would not hold them back.

“The youth of India have the capability to show the way for the world. Nobody can stop them,” he said.

Asked again about train cancellations and Metro station closures, Paswan said the country's younger generation had the ability to overcome such obstacles. “These are India’s youth. They possess the capacity to show the world the way, just as previous generations have done. Nothing can hold them back,” he added.

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Paswan Accuses Opposition Of Politics

Paswan, whose party is an ally of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), also criticised the Congress-led Opposition over demonstrations directed at the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. While advocating dialogue to resolve the dispute, he alleged that the repeated protests were politically motivated and intended to disrupt normal life.

“They simply want to create a ruckus every day — something they have been doing for the past three days,” he said.

His remarks came amid heightened political tensions over the planned CJP demonstration and security measures in Delhi.

Calls For Dialogue With Gen Z

Despite his criticism of the Opposition, Paswan said the concerns of young people, particularly members of Generation Z, should be heard.

Paswan said, “Tomorrow, the group known as the CJP will also be there. I certainly believe that the youth, especially Gen Z, must be heard. There should be a dialogue so that we can move towards a positive solution.”

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Amit Shah Cites BJP Bypoll Wins

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah invoked the BJP's by-election victories to defend the party's political standing under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a post on X, Shah said: “The BJP, under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, continues to win elections one after another despite the lies and disinformation campaigns run by Rahul Gandhi and the INDI Alliance....”

Abhijeet Dipke’s Grandmother Dies In Maharashtra As CJP Founder Remains In Delhi Police Custody

Namrata Dubey — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:29:41 +0530

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke’s grandmother, Savitribai Shankar Dipke, died at the age of 85 on Saturday at their ancestral village of Santuk Pimpri in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district.

Dipke is currently in Delhi Police custody, raising questions over whether he will be able to travel to Maharashtra to attend his grandmother’s last rites.

The news of Savitribai’s death has left the family in mourning. Abhijeet Dipke’s father, Bhagwan Dipke, and mother, Anita, have left for Hingoli after receiving the news of her demise.

It remains unclear whether Abhijeet Dipke will be permitted to travel from Delhi to attend the funeral.

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Dipke, Ranka, Das Detained At Delhi Airport

Delhi Police on Saturday detained its leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka from inside their aircraft shortly after it landed in the national capital. The three leaders had travelled from Mumbai to Delhi to participate in the party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

In a video shared by the CJP, Dipke is heard accusing the police of preventing the leaders from getting off the flight and inconveniencing fellow passengers by entering the aircraft to detain them.

“Police are not allowing to deboard the flight. They are causing inconvenience to the other passengers. You can see where the nation is heading. They are here to arrest us literally from the flight. This is something that not even Indira Gandhi had done. This is dictatorship as Delhi Police has entered in the flight to arrest us. We are here to be arrested, come and arrest us,” Dipke said.

Before taking the leaders into custody, police personnel told them that they did not have permission to hold the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Dipke accused the police of treating the CJP leaders like criminals.

In a statement, the CJP condemned the alleged detentions, claiming they were part of a pre-planned move to prevent its leaders from reaching the protest site.

The party described the action as a violation of their freedom of movement and demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Dipke, Das and Ranka.

‘Worse Than Emergency’: Kejriwal Slams Modi Over Delhi Crackdown Amid CJP Protest

Bharathi SP — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:51:19 +0530

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Centre of imposing a dictatorship after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders were detained at Delhi airport ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.

Kejriwal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a series of posts on X, alleging that the detention of CJP leaders reflected the government's fear of dissent. The AAP also accused Delhi Police of tightening security around Kejriwal's residence and preventing people from reaching the protest venue.

The allegations come amid heightened security in the national capital ahead of the demonstration, with CJP demanding the release of its detained leaders.

Kejriwal Targets Modi

In a post on X, Kejriwal described the police action as worse than the Emergency and accused the Prime Minister of undermining democratic freedoms.

“This is worse than the Emergency. It’s official.. we are living under an absolute dictatorship ruled by Modi. Arresting cockroaches straight off their flight shows an unprecedented level of fear.”

Kejriwal also alleged that the government was attempting to suppress opposition voices following the election. Referring to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, he wrote:

“PM Modi clearly knows he only won the election through vote chori and now he is hell-bent on protecting his fraud by completely crushing democracy. Gyanesh must go, but so must Modi,” he said.

These remarks followed the detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after they arrived at Delhi airport.

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AAP Alleges Security Clampdown

The AAP on Saturday accused Delhi Police of placing Kejriwal's residence under heavy security. The former Chief Minister had said a day earlier that he and his family would participate in the planned CJP demonstration.

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that the security deployment had effectively turned Kejriwal's home into a fortress.

“The Delhi Police has turned the residence of Arvind Kejriwal ji, the national president of the Aam Aadmi Party, into a fortress. An undeclared emergency has been imposed in the country.”

The party claimed the security measures were part of a wider effort to restrict participation in the protest. These allegations came as police prepared for the demonstration in central Delhi.

‘Black Emergency’ Charge

The AAP accused the BJP-led Centre of imposing what it described as a “black emergency”, alleging that people travelling to Jantar Mantar were being detained.

AAP MLA Gopal Rai also criticised the reported metro restrictions and alleged that the measures were intended to protect CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

“Instead of removing CEC Gyanesh Kumar, the Centre has declared a black emergency in the country. Today, to protect Kumar, you have turned Delhi into a cantonment. But remember this, it does not matter how much force you push in, this movement will not be suppressed,” Rai told reporters.

Bharadwaj said the demonstrators intended to raise their concerns peacefully and urged the authorities to engage with young protesters rather than rely on force.

“You can not make Gen-Z keep quiet by force; these are our youth, talk to them, engage with them. BJP Govt wants to show that we are a scared country. We are not; we believe in non-violence and the Constitution of India,” Bharadwaj said in a video message.

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CJP Seeks Leaders' Release

The CJP also condemned the detention of its leaders, calling the action authoritarian and demanding their immediate release.

In a statement, the party said it “strongly condemns” the “authoritarian detention” of Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after their flight landed in Delhi.

“This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of today’s peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site. The CJP denounces this blatant violation of freedom of movement and demands the immediate, unconditional release of Dipke, Das, and Ranka,” it said.