Jantar Mantar: News
Ramlila Maidan turned into fortress ahead of Congress-led anti-CEC rally
Delhi's Ramlila Maidan is set to host a major rally on November 1, organized by the Congress-led bloc.
Neha Bora's plea against peace bond notice rejected by HC
The Delhi High Court has rejected a petition filed by Neha Bora, president of the All India Students' Association (AISA).
CJP leaders skip police summons in Jantar Mantar case
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das have skipped a police probe summons in two cases against them, Hindustan Times reported, citing officials aware of the matter.
After court relief, Crime Branch summons Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has summoned Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for questioning in connection with their protest at Jantar Mantar.
What Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka told court before jail release
Two leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, were released from judicial custody by a Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi on Wednesday.
CJP's Sourav Das, Ashutosh Ranka withdraw petition against custody
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have withdrawn their petition from the Delhi High Court challenging a special executive magistrate (SEM) court order.
Magistrate alleges threats received over CJP leaders' detention; FIR filed
The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) hearing the case of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das has alleged that anonymous people were threatening him to release them.
CJP accuses authorities of deliberately delaying leaders' release
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused authorities of deliberately delaying the release of its leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
'Gen Z future of this country': Ravi Kishan amid protests
Actor-politician and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan, has praised Generation Z as the "soul of India."
Dipke calls for Tiranga march at Delhi's CP on Friday
After Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to Tihar jail, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a Tiranga March in Delhi's Connaught Place on Friday.
Cops explain why CJP leaders were sent to jail
The Delhi Police explained that Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Sourav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde were arrested on Tuesday in view of their alleged repeated attempts to disturb public peace and violate the law.
CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka detained again
Two leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta party (CJP) Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, have been detained after they arrived at Jantar Mantar, a now denotified protest site, to stage a protest.
20,000 paramilitary personnel to remain in Delhi for a month
Around 20,000 paramilitary personnel deployed in the national capital amid protests by opposition bloc INDIA and other groups against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities will continue to be stationed in Delhi for at least a month, sources told NDTV.
Jantar Mantar is no longer a protest venue
The Delhi Police has officially denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. The decision was announced in a standing order dated October 11, 2026.
CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum for Jantar Mantar protest
Members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) approached the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Monday.
Delhi braces for more protests; here's what is happening
Delhi is bracing for more protests on Monday as opposition parties have planned a march to the Supreme Court, demanding a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
'Your confidence is vital': SC on Kapil Sibal's 'no faith'
The Supreme Court on Sunday emphasized the importance of public confidence in the judicial system while addressing senior advocate Kapil Sibal's "no faith" remark.
Delhi Police file over 20 FIRs over SIR protests
The Delhi Police has registered over 20 cases in connection with attempts to hold protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise on Saturday.
CJP leaders released from detention, can't breach peace for 1yr
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from detention by an Executive Magistrate court in Delhi on Sunday.
CJP says protests to continue daily until Gyanesh Kumar removed
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several student organizations have vowed to continue their protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar every day until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns or is removed.
CJP leaders to remain in detention ahead of CEC protest
Three members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained on Saturday morning.
Prakash Raj, Anurag Kashyap slam CJP protesters' detention
Several film industry figures have criticized the heavy police crackdown and security deployment in New Delhi over the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) planned protest at Jantar Mantar.
Wangchuk warns of hunger strike, padyatra if protesters not released
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has declared the situation in India an "undeclared emergency" after a massive crackdown by Delhi Police.
Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal detained during protest against CEC
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday during a protest in New Delhi.
Cockroach Janta Party appoints new protest leader after Dipke's detention
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has named its organization in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, to lead a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
'Deepens suspicions': Shashi Tharoor slams Delhi's security ahead of protest
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticized the security measures taken in Central Delhi ahead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. The protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Abhijeet Dipke detained from plane ahead of CJP protest
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained ahead of CJP protest
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by the Delhi Police from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday morning, News18 reported, citing sources.
Delhi Police deploy 35,000 personnel ahead of CJP protest: Report
The Delhi Police has launched a massive security operation ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) planned protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
Cops deployed at Delhi's CP as opposition plans Rajghat march
Ahead of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc's planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, security has been beefed up around Connaught Place in New Delhi.
Police examining videos showing officers 'being assaulted' during opposition's protest
The Delhi Police are currently examining multiple videos that allegedly show their personnel, including women officers and constables, being assaulted during a protest by opposition MPs near Jantar Mantar.
Delhi security tightened as opposition MPs plan bigger protest today
Security has been tightened in central Delhi as INDIA bloc MPs have planned a bigger protest on Thursday, their third in three days, against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
'They're scratching, beating MPs': Chaos at opposition's Jantar Mantar protest
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was forcibly taken to a police van as opposition MPs tried to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amidst allegations of "vote chori."
Court grants bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in a case linked to an assault during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar.
Piyush Mishra questions Naseeruddin Shah's silence on Smit Machchhar's bravery
Actor-writer Piyush Mishra has criticized veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah for his recent participation in a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Mumbai.
Why Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar didn't wear name tags
The Delhi Police personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar for protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar did not wear name tags.
Government planning on arresting CJP leaders before mega-protest: Saurav Das
The spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Saurav Das has alleged that the government is planning to arrest him and other leaders before their mega protest on October 10.
Protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation turns violent in Delhi
A protest in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar turned violent on Sunday.
Journalist accuses Delhi cop of groping, pushing at Jantar Mantar
An independent journalist has accused a senior Delhi Police officer of groping and pushing her during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police file cases over protest at Jantar Mantar: Report
The Delhi Police have filed three cases in connection with the protests at Jantar Mantar on Friday, Hindustan Times reported exclusively.
'Jantar Mantar protest on Oct 10...': CJP leader's big statement
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10, if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar doesn't resign.
Anti-CEC protests: 700 detained, including AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi
As many as 700 people, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Atishi, and All India Students' Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora, have been detained amid an ongoing protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar.
Over 500 detained in Delhi protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Over 500 people, including leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and student activists, were detained in a protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday.
'Fake like...CEC holding fair elections': CJP on Dipke detention reports
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has dismissed reports claiming its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained by the Mumbai police at Marine Drive.
Anti-CEC protests: 11 Delhi metros shut, Section 163 imposed
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suspended entry and exit at 11 metro stations till further notice in the wake of heightened security measures ahead of planned protests at Jantar Mantar by several groups, including the All India Students' Association (AISA) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
No permission for anti-ECI protests at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police said it has not given permission for any protests against the Election Commission (EC) at Jantar Mantar this week.
Tehseen Poonawalla claims detention during E20 petrol protest
Political commentator Tehseen Poonawalla was allegedly detained by Delhi Police during a protest against E20 petrol at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.
CJP protest assault: 'Influencer' Swatantra Bharadwaj gets 3-week interim bail
A Delhi court has granted three-week interim bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault of a Dalit student-activist's father during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar.
'How dare Noida magistrate....': CJI fumes after student sent notice
The Supreme Court has questioned the issuance of a notice by the Greater Noida Executive Magistrate to a student, allegedly for campaigning for protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
'Anti-national elements' may attack right-wing influencer in jail, lawyer claims
Swatantra Bhardwaj, a 21-year-old right-wing content creator, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a student activist's father during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Right-wing influencer detained after protest at Parliament Street police station
Delhi Police detained 21-year-old right-wing content creator Swatantra Bhardwaj on Friday.
Influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj on run after assaulting student's father detained
Swatantra Bharadwaj, a self-proclaimed influencer accused of assaulting a student's father during the protest at Jantar Mantar, has been detained.
CJP protests in Delhi over influencer's 'cracked protester's skull' claim
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) staged a protest at the Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi on Friday.
Jantar Mantar protests: 25 flagged by facial-recognition were already imprisoned
At least 25 people, who were flagged by the Delhi Police's facial recognition system during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) protests at Jantar Mantar, were already in jail, The Indian Express reported.
'I cracked skull...not even jailed': Influencer's boast triggers political storm
Self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has sparked controversy after a video surfaced in which he claimed to have escaped jail time due to political connections.
'They're not saints': Wangchuk says CJP founders have political ambitions
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said that the founders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have political ambitions.
BPSC row: Police use water cannons as students break barricades
The Bihar Police and students came face to face as the latter attempted to march toward Raj Bhavan from Gandhi Maidan, demanding cancellation of the 70th BPSC examination.
'Jantar Mantar 2.0': Cockroach Janta Party warns of fresh protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has warned of another Jantar Mantar-like protest if the central government fails to fulfill its commitments.
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi over 'cultural shock' remark on girls
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent comments on girls using abusive language during a protest.
FIR filed in pellet gun case after Rahul Gandhi's sit-in
The Delhi Police have registered an FIR in the case of Sahil Lochab, a 19-year-old student protester allegedly injured by a pellet gun during a protest on July 20.
Delhi Police allows 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' at Ramlila Ground
The Delhi Police has granted permission for a protest under the "Reservation Hatao Andolan" at Ramlila Ground on Friday.
'Used graded response': Delhi Police defends actions in Parliament protest
The Delhi Police has defended its actions during the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" protest march, telling the Supreme Court that it only used a "graded" response after protesters breached barricades and tried to reach Parliament.
'Vande Mataram' to debut at Red Fort during Independence Day
For the first time, India's national song Vande Mataram will be sung during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi.
450 NALSAR students oppose CJI's presence at convocation
Over 450 students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University in Hyderabad have opposed the invitation to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant as the chief guest for their 2026 convocation, a report by India Today stated.
Sought PM's permission to accept demands: Dharmendra Pradhan
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said he sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's permission to accept the demands of protesters who recently demonstrated at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Amritsar top cop transferred after Jantar Mantar remarks
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has abruptly transferred Amritsar CP Gurpreet Singh Bhullar.
Why not shut Jantar Mantar for protests?: HC to Centre
The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the government's decision to allow protests at Jantar Mantar.
Sonam Wangchuk claims Rahul Gandhi ignored proposal to end fast
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has expressed disappointment with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not responding positively to his wife Gitanjali's efforts to end his 26-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.