CJP in Delhi: voter-roll protests, custody update and effigy debate

CJP in focus

Cockroach Janta Party’s voter-roll protests, leaders’ custody and a Dussehra effigy plan draw attention in Delhi.

20 October 2026.

Voter-roll dispute

CJP seeks Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, alleging voter-list revisions favour BJP. The Election Commission denies favouring any party and says wrongly deleted voters can re-enrol.

19 October: custody extended

On 19 October, a Special Executive Magistrate extended Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das’s judicial custody by two days. Their detention followed the Jantar Mantar protest amid restrictions.

17 October: Dipke released

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was released on 17 October, a day after his detention. His legal team said conditions applied to his release.

Dussehra: effigy plan

A Ramlila committee in Delhi’s Pitampura plans to burn a 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravana. Organisers say it symbolises uncleanliness and deny a political motive.

Keep claims and outcomes separate

Political favouritism remains an allegation disputed by the Election Commission. A custody extension is not a conviction. The effigy plan is not confirmation that the burning has taken place.