By Team INVC | INVC News
New Delhi, India | Sunday, October 11, 2026
Delhi is preparing for another day of heightened security and possible traffic disruption as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) plans to march toward Jantar Mantar at 10 AM on Sunday. The protest is part of the party’s continuing campaign demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
According to CJP organizational in-charge Ajinkya Shinde, party workers intend to head toward the designated protest venue again on Sunday morning. Security personnel remain deployed around Jantar Mantar following Saturday’s police action, while commuters have been advised to plan their journeys carefully.
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Several Key Roads May Be Affected
Delhi Traffic Police has warned that vehicle movement could be affected across several major roads, intersections, and central Delhi corridors because of the planned demonstration.
Potentially affected locations include Shankar Road–Vande Mataram T-Point, Dhaula Kuan Flyover, Jhandewalan, Panchkuian Road, Mandi House, Guru Nanak Chowk, Minto Road–DDU Marg, Chelmsford Road, Lodhi Road Flyover, and Neela Gumbad.
Traffic changes may also affect Madarsa T-Point, the Samrat Hotel roundabout, Sardar Patel Marg–Panchsheel Marg crossing, Bhikaji Cama Place, Moti Bagh Flyover, Ring Road–St. Martin’s Marg T-Point, Ashoka Road–Jantar Mantar Road, Windsor Place, Tolstoy Marg–Janpath crossing, and the area around Rail Bhawan.
Commuters traveling through Connaught Place, Barakhamba Road, Gol Dak Khana, Patel Chowk, RML Hospital, and Parliament Street should also allow extra time.
Police have advised residents to avoid nonessential travel in potentially affected areas. People heading to railway stations, interstate bus terminals, or the airport have been urged to account for possible delays. Officials may revise traffic restrictions and diversions depending on conditions on the ground.
Security Tightened at Jantar Mantar and Delhi Cantonment Police Station
Security personnel remain stationed at Jantar Mantar ahead of the announced march. The deployment follows Saturday’s police action and the party’s decision to continue its protest.
Security has also reportedly been increased outside Delhi Cantonment Police Station, where CJP leaders Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das are expected to be presented before an executive magistrate.
According to Delhi Police sources cited in the supplied report, the three leaders remain in preventive custody. Their appearance before the executive magistrate is expected to be part of the proceedings related to their detention.
Saturday Detentions Draw Political Attention
Saturday’s police action reportedly involved several prominent political figures and other individuals.
The supplied report states that Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal was taken into custody from his residence. AAP leaders Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Gopal Rai were also reportedly detained.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Derek O’Brien, Dola Sen, Vijayan, Manik Sarkar, and Brinda Karat were reportedly taken into custody outside Kerala House. Economist Jean Drèze and filmmaker Aban Raza were also named among those detained.
The circumstances and legal status of each individual should be distinguished from the broader political dispute. The account of these detentions is based on the supplied report and has not been independently verified for this article.
India Rejects UN Human Rights Office’s Concerns
The protest has also drawn international attention. According to the supplied report, India’s Permanent Mission in Geneva strongly rejected comments by the United Nations human rights office concerning the reported detentions.
The Indian mission characterized the remarks as inappropriate interference in India’s internal affairs. UN spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan had reportedly expressed concern about the detentions and called for the immediate release of the leaders involved.
The disagreement adds an international dimension to a domestic political confrontation centered on the demand for the chief election commissioner’s resignation.
Are Delhi Metro Stations Open?
The supplied headline indicates that all metro stations are open. However, independent confirmation of the current operating status of every Delhi Metro station was not available for this report. Passengers should verify service announcements before traveling and should not assume that road traffic conditions reflect metro service conditions.
What Commuters and Readers Should Watch Next
The key developments to watch on Sunday are whether the planned 10 AM march proceeds as announced, whether authorities introduce additional traffic restrictions, and what happens when the three CJP leaders appear before the executive magistrate.
For commuters, the immediate priority is to check the latest traffic conditions before leaving. For readers following the political story, the next significant updates will concern the protest, the status of those in custody, and the competing statements from Indian authorities and the UN human rights office.
INVC News will continue to follow the reported developments as further verified information becomes available.
Editorial Note: This report is based on the information supplied for publication. Details concerning detentions, traffic restrictions, metro operations, and official statements should be checked against authoritative updates before being treated as independently confirmed facts.
