New Delhi – The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced on Saturday, October 10, 2026, that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, along with spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained from inside their flight. The detentions took place just ahead of a scheduled protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
The CJP's planned demonstration was aimed at Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The party alleges widespread voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and concerning changes related to Form 6, which is used for voter registration.
CJP Alleges Political Interference After Detentions
Following the incident, the CJP shared a video on social media platform X, confirming the detentions. The party's post explicitly stated: "ABHIJEET DIPKE, SAURAV DAS AND ASHUTOSH RANKA DETAINED FROM INSIDE THEIR FLIGHT. Shame on you @narendramodi @AmitShah." This statement suggests the CJP believes the detentions were politically motivated, linking them directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
The detentions highlight growing tensions surrounding electoral processes and freedom of protest in the country. The CJP maintains its allegations of irregularities in the electoral roll revision process, which it claims undermines democratic principles.
Wider Context of Protests
The incident involving the CJP leaders is part of a broader wave of protests and political actions in the run-up to significant electoral events. Activist groups continue to raise concerns over various aspects of governance and democratic integrity, often leading to confrontations with authorities.
This is a developing story, and further details regarding the detentions and the planned protest are anticipated.