NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has rejected permission for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing insufficient advance notice, alleged non-compliance with directions during an earlier protest and prevailing law-and-order concerns.
Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad said the police had received an application from Saurav Das, co-convener of the CJP, seeking permission to protest over the accountability of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
Explaining the decision, Prasad said the application was submitted at short notice, whereas the prescribed guidelines require protest-related intimation to be given at least 10 days in advance.
The police also cited the party’s conduct during an earlier protest, alleging that it had failed to follow lawful directions and comply with undertakings given at the time. Prasad said these factors, along with the prevailing law-and-order situation and the need to ensure public safety and regulate traffic, led to the rejection of the request.
#WATCH | Delhi: Joint CP Nupur Prasad says, "We have received an application from Saurav Das, Co-Convener of Cockroach Janta Party. The application is regarding an intimation for a protest on 10th October at Jantar Mantar. The protest was regarding the accountability of the CEC.… pic.twitter.com/aVdCLiL4Ko
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2026
The decision places the proposed CJP demonstration under a cloud, with the police making it clear that the planned event cannot proceed with the requested approval.
Section 163 in force, police warn of legal action
The police have also highlighted that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is in force in the New Delhi area, imposing preventive restrictions aimed at maintaining public order and safety.
#WATCH | Delhi | Police and RAF personnel are deployed in Jantar Mantar, Tolstoy Marg and Janpath areas, in view of a call for protest by the CJP on October 10; pic.twitter.com/jfRnKFRE75
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2026
Prasad warned that violations of the applicable provisions would invite appropriate legal action.
In anticipation of the proposed protest, police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed in the Jantar Mantar, Tolstoy Marg and Janpath areas. The deployment is intended to maintain order, manage traffic and prevent any disruption to public movement.
