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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accuses Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal of turning Delhi into battleground
On Saturday (October 10, 2026), Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal of trying to turn Delhi into a battleground. Authorities detained over 7,000 people, including CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, along with Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. The protest demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Dhruv Rathee released by Gurugram Crime Branch after detention from Sector 56 residence
Dhruv Rathee was released by the Crime Branch, Gurugram at 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after being detained from his Sector 56 residence on October 10. Police detained over 7,000 protesters and leaders including Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das faced preventive arrest.
Protesters led by AISA president Neha and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded resignation
On October 10, 2026, protesters led by AISA president Neha and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities. Despite security, Delhi Police detained nearly 2,500 people, including Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, Manik Sarkar, Arvind Kejriwal, and Abhijeet Dipke. In Mumbai, Hum Bharat ke Log saw Tushar Gandhi, Imran Khan, and Varun Sardesai detained.
Delhi Police detains nearly 3,000 people to stop Cockroach Janta Party protest
On Saturday, Delhi Police detained nearly 3,000 people to prevent a Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta blamed Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke for the chaos. Authorities shut 45 Delhi Metro stations and cancelled over 250 trains. The Supreme Court questioned these sweeping restrictions while protesters demanded the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.
KC Venugopal announces Delhi protest march demanding removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Congress leader KC Venugopal announced a protest march in Delhi on Monday against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his removal over the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Mamata Banerjee and other INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Omar Abdullah, were detained by Delhi Police during a Saturday protest at Jantar Mantar. A delegation met President Droupadi Murmu on Friday to flag alleged vote theft.
West Bengal government holds Durga Puja at Eden Gardens for 40,000 people
On October 10, 2026, the West Bengal government held a Durga Puja event at Eden Gardens for 40,000 people. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and his Council of Ministers attended, noting 12,400 more community Pujas than in 2025. Governor R.N. Ravi, Shantanu Moitra, Kaushiki Chakraborty, and Taslima Nasrin were present, while Narendra Modi and Amit Shah were absent.
Supreme Court to hear contempt petition and habeas corpus seeking release of Mamata Banerjee
The Supreme Court will hold a special hearing on Sunday regarding two petitions concerning CJP protests in Delhi. A bench including Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana will hear a contempt petition by Shailendra Mani Tripathi against Govind Mohan, Anurag Kumar, and D Thara. Another habeas corpus petition by Maneka Guruswamy seeks the release of Mamata Banerjee, Derek O'Brien, Saket Gokhale, Dola Sen, and Pratima Mondal.
New Delhi DCP video debunks social media claims of large Jantar Mantar protest gathering
On October 10, 2026, the New Delhi DCP released a 37-second video showing the Jantar Mantar area clear of protesters. This debunked social media claims regarding a large gathering during a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police detained over 3,000 protesters across New Delhi district to maintain security.
Delhi Police detain Pinarayi Vijayan and Mamata Banerjee during protests in Delhi
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Delhi Police detained former Chief Ministers Pinarayi Vijayan and Mamata Banerjee during protests in Delhi. Vijayan was picked up from Kerala House near Jantar Mantar, while Banerjee was taken from the South Avenue bus stand. Leaders including M.A. Baby, Brinda Karat, John Brittas, K.N. Balagopal, K.K. Shailaja, P. Sivadasan, and P. Rajeeve were also detained.
Delhi Police detain Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and 2,000 protesters near Bangla Sahib
Yashaswinee Raje Singh, daughter of former BJP MLA Vikram Singh, was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday near Bangla Sahib. Over 2,000 protesters were detained during a Cockroach Janta Party demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Authorities deployed over 40,000 personnel. Former chief ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar were also detained.
Police detain 2,000 people including Kejriwal and Banerjee over Cockroach Janta Party protest
On Saturday, police detained at least 2,000 people across Delhi to counter the Cockroach Janta Party's call to demand Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged poll irregularities. Detainees included Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das were also detained. The INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, protested against Narendra Modi's government.
The Cockroach Janta Party and SFI vowed daily marches to Jantar Mantar until
The Cockroach Janta Party and SFI vowed daily marches to Jantar Mantar until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns over "vote chori" allegations. Police detained 1,500 people, including Abhijeet Dipke, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. The INDIA bloc demanded the restoration of 13.3 crore voters. Rahul Gandhi urged continued protests while Ravi Shankar Prasad defended the government.
