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CJP Leaders Detained Near Jantar Mantar as Delhi Police Tighten Clampdown on Anti-EC Protest

October 13, 2026 Editor

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and other Cockroach Janta Party functionaries face fresh police action as the row over protest restrictions and electoral-roll revisions intensifies By: Javid Amin | 12 October 2026 New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and other party functionaries were detained by Delhi Police after attempting to reach or enter the Jantar Mantar protest area, according to reports, as the dispute over restrictions on demonstrations in the national capital continued to escalate. The latest action follows a wider police operation surrounding the CJP’s…

Delhi Protest Standoff Deepens as CJP Vows to Continue Campaign; Supreme Court Directions Put Crackdown Under Scrutiny

October 12, 2026 Editor

CJP Protests Continue After Leaders’ Release as Fresh Detentions and Court Directions Intensify Delhi Row

CJP Agitation Expands Beyond Jantar Mantar as Journalist Detentions and Legal Questions Take Centre Stage By: Javid Amin | 11 October 2026 New Delhi:: Delhi’s confrontation over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls entered a new phase after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and opposition groups continued their mobilisation despite a sweeping police crackdown that disrupted movement across parts of the capital. The release of three senior CJP leaders failed to bring an immediate end to the dispute, as fresh demonstrations, further detentions and judicial scrutiny kept the…

Delhi Protest Crackdown Draws Global Scrutiny: UN Raises Concerns, Supreme Court Questions Curbs on Public Life

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 Editor

Delhi Protest Crackdown Draws Global Scrutiny as UN Questions Mass Detentions

CJP’s Anti-CEC Protest Triggers Wider Debate on Electoral Integrity, Civil Liberties and the Limits of State Power Javid Amin | New Delhi | 11 October 2026 What began as a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has developed into a much wider confrontation over India’s democratic freedoms, electoral credibility and the government’s response to political dissent. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which mobilised supporters against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, found its planned October 10 demonstration at Jantar Mantar blocked…

Sonam Wangchuk Says CJP Leaders Are ‘No Saints’: Why His Remarks on Political Ambition Matter

August 31, 2026 Editor

Sonam Wangchuk on CJP Leaders: ‘No Saints’ and Political Ambitions Behind Student Movements By: Javid Amin | 30 August 2026 Activist says political aspirations are not inherently wrong—but insists student movements must remain neutral and free from party agendas Political ambition is often treated as a dirty word when it appears inside a protest movement. Activists are expected to be selfless. Student leaders are expected to remain idealistic. Public movements are often judged by how far they appear from electoral politics. Sonam Wangchuk has now challenged that assumption. The Ladakh-based…

Rajasthan Schools Restrict Photography & Live Streaming: Child Safety Rule or Shield From Scrutiny?

August 17, 2026 Editor

Rajasthan School Entry and Photography Rules: Child Safety or a New Barrier to Public Scrutiny? By: News Desk | 16 Aug 2026 Rajasthan’s reported restrictions on unauthorised entry, photography, videography and live streaming inside government schools have triggered a larger debate: where should child privacy end and public accountability begin? JAIPUR: A new controversy is emerging around government schools in Rajasthan after restrictions were reported on unauthorised entry, photography, videography, interviews and live streaming inside school premises. The stated reason is straightforward: protect children, preserve privacy and maintain a secure…