As Delhi braces for a protest at Jantar Mantar by the CJP over the demand for the resignation of chief election commissioner, traffic diversions will be enforced from 6 am, with movement likely to be affected at 30 key points across Delhi, police said.

According to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police, the diversions will be enforced depending on the prevailing law and order situation. Commuters will face restrictions around Connaught Place, Mandi House, Jantar Mantar, Patel Chowk, and several other key intersections in Lutyens’ Delhi.

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In light of the proposed protest, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced the closure of the following metro stations:

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Ahead of the massive protest by the ​Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)​ alongside student organisations, social activists and farmer organisations on Saturday (October 10, 2026), authorities have clamped down with strict security measures and traffic restrictions across New Delhi.

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As Delhi police authorities prepare to subdue a mass gathering, Cockroach Janta Party’s founder in a late night X post said he would be reaching Delhi by 9.30. a.m.

Mr. Dipke appealed to protesters to remain peaceful, saying that protest called on October 10 should not end even if he is detained or arrested. He said, “I will reach Delhi tomorrow morning, and I don’t know what will follow. But I am not afraid of detention, or UAPA Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) or the National Security Act (NSA) charges. We are fighting for free and fair elections, and it cannot happen without the rollback of SIR and resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.” 

“Even if I am detained, the protest should not end. Don’t make it (protest) around one person, make it around the Constitution of India.” 

- PTI

Protesters are still coordinating at what time they will be heading to the protest site, and are taking security into consideration, by planning to visit in smaller groups.

Some students said the curbs suggested that their protest was already gaining momentum.

Aditi, JNUSU president, who is currently on a hunger strike over various campus issues, said around 3,000 students had joined a protest from the campus on July 20, and they expected a similar turnout this time.

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Late on Friday night, students say that they were being stopped by the police around the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus area, as they attempted to head to the protest site. 

JNU campus gates were barricaded late at night, against which students then proceeded to protest.

NSUI Jamia Millia Islamia Secretary Ebin Basil said, “Four of our female friends who were stepping out in an Uber were detained by the police around 11.30 near Jamia, following which we went to the police station to ask why women are being detained at night. The police recognised me and another NSUI member by name and said that we were already on the list of preventative detentions. Because there were women students with us, who asked for our release, we were released at around 3 a.m.” 

- Ashna Butani

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Follow live updates from The Hindu’s reporters on-ground, as despite denial of permission from the Delhi Police, the Cockroach Janta Party has asked its supporters to reach Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m. on Saturday (October 10), looking to go ahead with the protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

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