AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he will attend the CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on 10 October with his family. The demonstration is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of irregularities in voter rolls.
Kejriwal has also urged people across the country to reach the protest site in large numbers. He presented the issue as a national matter rather than a dispute involving only one party or individual, and repeated his appeal for public participation.
The event now faces an official restriction. Delhi Police has refused permission for the demonstration against Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was called by the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, along with several student organisations.
What the protest organisers are demanding
The protesters are seeking Kumar's resignation and criminal action against him. They are also calling for a halt to the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, of electoral rolls, restoration of the January 2025 voter list and an independent investigation.
Kejriwal has alleged that voters who do not support the Bharatiya Janata Party have had their names removed, while fake votes have been added. He further alleged that these actions took place while Gyanesh Kumar was in office. These claims are allegations made by Kejriwal and are not established findings in the supplied material.
The planned gathering was expected to include the All India Students' Association and other student groups. Its stated focus is the Election Commission, the electoral-roll revision process and the demands linked to the voter list.
Why Delhi Police denied permission
New Delhi Range Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad said the application had been submitted too shortly before the planned event. Under the rules cited by police, demonstrations must be notified 10 days in advance.
Police also said CJP had previously received permission for a demonstration but did not follow legal directions and commitments. On that basis, officials said permission was denied this time to maintain law and order.
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is in force in the New Delhi area, according to the police account. Officials warned that people violating the order could face legal action.
The denial creates a direct conflict between Kejriwal's announced participation and the police position on the proposed gathering. The supplied information does not establish whether the event will proceed, move elsewhere or receive any later authorisation.
Conclusion
Kejriwal says he and his family will join the CJP protest on 10 October, but Delhi Police has denied permission and cited advance-notice rules, earlier compliance concerns and Section 163 restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is the CJP protest planned?
The protest is planned for 10 October at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Q. Who says he will attend the protest?
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal says he will attend with his family.
Q. What is the main demand of the demonstration?
The protesters are demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Q. What allegations has Kejriwal made?
He has alleged that voter names were removed and fake votes were added, particularly affecting people who do not vote for the BJP.
Q. Has Delhi Police permitted the protest?
No. Delhi Police has denied permission for the proposed demonstration.
Q. Why did police refuse permission?
Police said the application was submitted too late, CJP had earlier failed to follow legal directions and commitments, and law-and-order concerns applied.
Q. What other demands have protesters made?
They are seeking a halt to SIR, restoration of the January 2025 voter list and an independent investigation.
Q. What restriction is currently in force in New Delhi?
Police said Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is in force in the New Delhi area.
