CJP Leaders Detained Before Protest Amid Allegations of Government Repression

• •Abhijeet Dipke and two CJP leaders were detained by police upon landing in Delhi.
• •The detentions occurred ahead of an unauthorized protest against alleged ECI misconduct.
• •Over 200 protesters have been detained amid a heavy police presence in central Delhi.

On October 10, 2026, Delhi Police detained Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), along with two other leaders, as they arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The detentions occurred just before a planned protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding alleged voter-roll misconduct. Dipke criticized the government's actions, comparing them to the Emergency period under Indira Gandhi, claiming it reflects a dictatorship. The police action has led to heightened tensions, with over 200 protesters reportedly detained across Delhi amid a significant security clampdown. The CJP's protest was not authorized, and authorities have restricted access to the protest site by closing metro stations and deploying thousands of police and paramilitary personnel. Opposition leaders have condemned the detentions, framing them as a sign of fear from the ruling government. The situation remains tense as the CJP continues to mobilize support against the ECI's actions.