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Police detained Abhijeet Dipke, founder of India’s Cockroach Janta Party, on Friday before a planned rally in Delhi’s Connaught Place. Dipke had called the protest to support two CJP leaders who were jailed earlier this week for violating a protest ban. The youth‑led movement, which has staged daily demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has also organized smaller protests in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Patna. The police warned Dipke against proceeding and subsequently arrested him, while student activist Neha Bora was also taken into custody. The crackdown comes amid growing tensions over a voter‑list revision that critics say favours the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The detention has intensified calls for a broader review of electoral processes, with opposition groups accusing the government of undermining democracy. The movement’s name—Cockroach Janta Party—reflects its focus on resilience and grassroots mobilization.

By Marcus E. | JQJO News