CJP to seek permission for fresh peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar, sets 24-hour deadline
Cockroach Janata Party leaders seek permission for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar, issuing a 24-hour ultimatum to Delhi Police.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has escalated its standoff with authorities, issuing a strict 24-hour ultimatum to the Delhi Police regarding their right to demonstrate.
CJP to seek permission for fresh peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar
In a decisive move, CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ratna Singh are scheduled to visit the Parliament Street Police Station on Monday. Their objective is clear: to secure official permission for a fresh peaceful protest at the iconic Jantar Mantar site.
A 24-Hour Ultimatum
The party has not left much room for negotiation. Ashutosh Ranka has explicitly stated that the Delhi Police must allocate a specific date and venue for the protest within a 24-hour window. Should the authorities fail to provide this clarity, the CJP has warned that they will bypass the permission process and issue their own protest call to the public.
Taking to the social media platform X, Ranka outlined the plan: “At 10AM, me, @SauravDassss, @whattalawyer and other CJP leaders will go to Parliamentary Street Police Station to get a date for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.” He added a stern warning to the authorities, noting that if a date is not provided, the party will take matters into its own hands.
Unwavering Resolve Amidst Legal Battles
The tension comes on the heels of recent legal developments involving the party's core members. A Delhi Executive Magistrate court recently ordered the release of three prominent CJP leaders—Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka—who had been taken into preventive custody by the Delhi Police. This arrest was part of a crackdown ahead of a planned demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
While the leaders have been released, their freedom comes with specific legal strings attached. According to their legal counsel, the court has directed the three individuals not to engage in any activities that could breach peace and tranquillity for the next one year as a condition of their release.
Despite these judicial restrictions, the spirit of the movement remains defiant. Activist Abhijeet Dipke has publicly dismissed any attempts to silence the movement through political pressure or personal setbacks. “Haven’t signed any bond that says we won’t protest. We will hit the streets again,” Dipke asserted, signaling that the party's momentum is far from broken.
Broader Political Agitation
The CJP's actions are unfolding against a backdrop of wider political unrest. The INDIA bloc is simultaneously preparing to lead a significant protest march toward the Supreme Court. This larger movement aims to highlight alleged electoral irregularities and is demanding the immediate resignation of the Chief Election Officer, calling for nationwide citizen participation in the agitation.