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  • CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke's Grandmother Dies as He Remains Detained in Delhi

    Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother, Savitribai Shankarrao Dipke, died at age 85 in Maharashtra's Hingoli district after a prolonged illness. Dipke was detained by Delhi Police upon arrival in Delhi for a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police informed Dipke of his grandmother's death and left it to him to decide whether to continue the protest under detention or return home for last rites. His parents have traveled to Maharashtra to attend the funeral amid heightened police presence.

  • NIA Registers Case to Probe Mid-Air Attack on Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar

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  • Actor Imran Khan Among 400 Detained in Mumbai During CJP Protest at August Kranti Maidan

    On October 10, Mumbai Police detained over 400 protesters, including actor Imran Khan, his girlfriend Lekha Washington, and activist Tushar Gandhi, during demonstrations at August Kranti Maidan supporting the Cockroach Janata Party's call for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. The protests, held without police permission, faced a heavy crackdown amid tightened security. Imran Khan stated he participated as a concerned citizen questioning restrictions on freedom of movement and suppression of voices. Several detainees shared updates from police vehicles, highlighting the police response to the unauthorized gatherings.

  • BJP Leaders Criticize Jantar Mantar Protests, Assert Democracy Prevails Over Unrest

    BJP leaders, including Sambit Patra and Ravi Shankar Prasad, condemned the Jantar Mantar protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), describing them as a failed attempt to disrupt Delhi and the nation. They accused opposition figures like Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Mamata Banerjee of inciting unrest and weaponizing street protests following electoral defeats. The BJP hailed the police crackdown and electoral victories as affirmations of democracy prevailing over attempts at anarchy, emphasizing governance through Parliament rather than protests. Opposition concerns about electoral roll revisions remain contested.

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    The UN human rights office expressed concern over mass detentions of protesters, civil society members, lawyers, and journalists during large-scale demonstrations in Delhi led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which demanded electoral reforms and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The UN urged Indian authorities to respect peaceful assembly rights, exercise restraint, and release those arbitrarily detained. India rejected these remarks as misplaced interference, emphasizing constitutional protections and law enforcement's role in maintaining public order. The CJP vowed to resume protests despite detentions.

  • Dhruv Rathee Detained Ahead of CJP Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner

    YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police at his Gurugram residence ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, which called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The police denied permission for the protest, citing security concerns, and imposed extensive restrictions across Delhi, detaining hundreds of protesters and deploying thousands of personnel. The CJP condemned Rathee's detention as part of a crackdown on dissent, while authorities cited law enforcement and public safety reasons for their actions.

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  • Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Delhi Security Measures Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest

    Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the Delhi government's extensive security measures ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar, describing the city as under a "war-like deployment" with 22,000 police and paramilitary personnel, numerous transport disruptions, and internet suspension. He condemned restrictions on movement and detentions of protesters, arguing that such actions undermine public trust in the Election Commission and democratic expression. Tharoor called for dialogue and the release of detainees, questioning the government's priorities amid these measures.

  • CJI Intervenes After Lawyers Detained During Supreme Court Protests in Delhi

    Several lawyers, including senior and women advocates, were detained by Delhi Police during peaceful protests near the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) condemned the use of excessive force and sought urgent intervention from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who intervened to secure the lawyers' release. The SCBA and Delhi High Court Bar Association called for inquiries into the detentions and police conduct, emphasizing legal assistance and the release of those held without lawful grounds.

  • Rahul Gandhi Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, Addresses Students in Chennai Amid Heightened Security

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Chennai before addressing students at the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event focused on education, employment, and language issues. The meeting marked the first interaction since the formation of the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance. Around 10,000 to over 100,000 students registered for the event, which had strict security and entry controls. Gandhi criticized the central government's education policies and Hindi imposition, while also supporting student protests in Delhi. The leaders displayed a cordial rapport during their meeting and a subsequent cafe outing.

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  • Mumbai Police Detain Tushar Gandhi Ahead of August Kranti Maidan Protest Supporting CJP

    Mumbai police detained activist Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and others ahead of a planned protest at August Kranti Maidan supporting the Cockroach Janata Party's demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Authorities cited lack of official permission and a Bombay High Court order designating August Kranti Maidan as a non-protest site. Despite detentions and heavy police presence, some protesters gathered near the site, expressing concerns over electoral roll revisions and democratic rights. Political leaders including Aaditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut visited detained activists, condemning the police action.

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  • Delhi High Court Directs Amitabh Bachchan to Appear Personally if Personality Rights Settlement Fails

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  • RBI Opens Special Dollar Window for Three State-Run Oil Companies to Support Rupee

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  • Delhi Court Convicts Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in 2020 Riots Case

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