Delhi Protest: Watch how Abhijeet Dipke, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA were detained directly from inside the plane after landing in Delhi amid Inquilab Zindabad slogans

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke and party leader Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, October 10, ahead of the party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar. A video shared by the party shows Dipke reacting to the detention, saying, “Even Indra Gandhi didn't do this.” In the video, Dipke is also heard saying, “Arrest hone liye hi aaya hu.” The footage, shared by the Cockroach Janta Party on social media, shows the leader questioning the police action after the three party members were detained following their arrival in the national capital.

The CJP had planned to hold a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. Delhi Police had denied permission for the proposed protest, citing law and order concerns.

Abhijeet Dipke questions police action

In the video posted by the party, Dipke objects to the manner in which the police detained the leaders. His remark invoking former prime minister Indira Gandhi came as security arrangements were tightened across Delhi ahead of the planned demonstration. The detention of the three leaders at the airport came amid a wider police operation to prevent the unauthorised gathering. The party's proposed protest had drawn attention because of its demand for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.




Dipke also questioned the deployment of security personnel and restrictions on public movement, alleging that the government was apprehensive about young people and citizens challenging its actions. The allegations made by the party and its leaders could not be independently established from the video alone.

Dhruv Rathee Detained

Youtuber Dhruv Rathee was also detained separately from his residence in Sector 56, Gurugram, on Saturday morning, ahead of the protest. Police said they detained him after he continued to indicate that he would attend the demonstration despite the lack of permission and restrictions in place. Rathee had planned to join the CJP protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.

Why is the Cockroach Janta Party protesting?

The CJP planned to gather at Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party cited alleged irregularities in electoral rolls as the reason for its proposed demonstration.

Delhi Police refused permission for the protest, pointing to potential law and order issues and the possibility of inconvenience to residents. In its communication to the party, police also said the intimation submitted by the CJP did not qualify as a duly filed application for permission.


Police guidelines require applications for demonstrations at Jantar Mantar to be submitted at least 10 days in advance. Authorities also cited alleged past violations of protest conditions, including demonstrations continuing beyond the permitted time limits. The dispute over permission set the stage for heightened security measures in the capital on Saturday.

Delhi on alert ahead of Jantar Mantar protest

At least 600 people had been detained under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act as authorities stepped up security ahead of the proposed CJP demonstration. Police personnel were deployed at key intersections and barricades to regulate traffic and monitor movement around the protest area. Restrictions on public transport and other services also contributed to disruption across parts of the capital.

The Delhi Traffic Police warned commuters about possible delays around Connaught Place, Mandi House, Jantar Mantar, Patel Chowk and several other locations in central Delhi. Affected stretches included the Ashoka Road-Jantar Mantar Road roundabout, Tolstoy Marg-Janpath crossing, Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg crossing, Rail Bhawan roundabout, Gol Dak Khana and Windsor Place.

Traffic diversions came into force at 6 am, with the police saying arrangements could be adjusted depending on the prevailing law and order situation. The security measures came as authorities sought to prevent an unauthorised gathering at Jantar Mantar. The detention of Dipke, Das and Ranka at the airport added another development to the confrontation between the party and the Delhi Police over the planned protest.