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BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday criticised the arrest and subsequent judicial custody of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for allegedly attempting to enter Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Calling the trespassing charges unjustified, he said imprisoning young activists for protesting was detrimental to democratic values and likened the action to a "new level of Emergency".
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More than 3,000 anti-CEC protesters, including opposition leaders and CJP members, were detained across Delhi as authorities imposed massive security restrictions to prevent a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll revision irregularities.
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Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Jairam Ramesh criticised the detention of protesters in Delhi over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. They accused the Centre of undermining democracy, questioned the Election Commission and demanded the CEC’s resignation
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A bus carrying detained protesters came under stone-pelting attack in Delhi’s Jhandewalan area as police detained people heading towards the proposed CJP protest. Security was tightened, traffic diversions were imposed, and more than 1,000 protesters were detained across the capital
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Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu criticised political parties for allegedly maligning the Election Commission amid the CJP’s planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He defended the poll body and urged parties to raise concerns fairly and peacefully.
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Delhi has stepped up security ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar, with border checks, drone surveillance and body cameras deployed. Metro stations have reportedly been closed, while prohibitory orders and an internet suspension affect designated areas.
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The Supreme Court ruled out a Metro shutdown ahead of the CJP protest in Delhi, directing authorities to regulate Metro and railway services. It also asked officials to publicise arrangements, issue a traffic advisory and consider an alternative protest venue
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Delhi Police suspended mobile internet services within a 4-km radius of the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing until Saturday night ahead of the CJP protest. Security was tightened, with metro station closures and railway security reinforced
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Delhi Police Crime Branch has begun probing violence during a July 20 protest in the capital, focusing on alleged assaults, vandalism and damage to public property and whether the violence was premeditated. The investigation follows Supreme Court directions quashing related FIRs
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk has backed the Cockroach Janta Party's October 2 protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. His remarks come amid controversy over Election Commission decisions on voter rolls and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
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Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained in Bulandshahr over the alleged assault of a Jantar Mantar protester's father. His detention followed a viral video in which he purportedly claimed responsibility for the attack and cited political connections
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Delhi Police rejected allegations of political interference in a June 23 Jantar Mantar assault case, saying the accused were handled according to law. Police said the victim’s injuries were simple and caused by a metal bracelet, while denying claims of serious skull injury
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Dimple Yadav said young Samajwadi Party MPs were determined to join the Delhi CJP protest even without party permission. Calling the movement a “Sanjivani booti” for the country, she said it demonstrated the power of collective action against the BJP
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The Supreme Court announced it will set up a high-powered committee of retired judges, a former DGP, an ex-CBI director and others to probe allegations of police excesses against student protesters during the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi.
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Cockroach Janta Party must broaden its mission beyond examination integrity to address education and employment challenges
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The Delhi government directed police not to pursue further legal action against participants in the July 20 CJP protest, while excluding those with criminal antecedents. Police had registered 13 FIRs and identified over 2,800 individuals with criminal backgrounds
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What began as student anger over examination paper leaks in India quickly evolved into a nationwide political movement. Analysts examine whether the rapid digital rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) mirrors a familiar global template seen in recent youth-led uprisings
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear pleas by a former IPS officer and two injured persons seeking action over alleged pellet firing during the CJP-led NEET protest. The petitions also seek restrictions on use of metallic projectiles and allege police excesses
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Retired Delhi Police personnel have sought permission to stage a peaceful dharna at Jantar Mantar on July 31 in solidarity with officers injured during the 'Chalo Sansad' protest and to demand strict legal action against those allegedly involved in violence and vandalism
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The BJP has rejected media reports suggesting Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister due to pressure from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra termed the reports "baseless and imaginative."