Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav shared a video on X alleging harassment and assault of women by men in civilian clothes during a Delhi Police crackdown on a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar, which led to the detention of thousands, including political leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee.
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The Cockroach Janta Party had proposed a protest at Jantar Mantar against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, but Delhi Police imposed heavy security, detained thousands, and prevented the demonstration from proceeding.
Akhilesh shares video of alleged harassment during Delhi crackdown
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a swipe at the BJP over alleged incidents of harassment and violence against women during the crackdown on the Cockroach Janta PartyтАЩs (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, which was brought to a halt with thousands of people detained, including several political leaders. The protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar was effectively reduced to a story of restrictions, detentions and containment, with Delhi Police enforcing security measures ahead of the proposed showdown. Akhilesh shared a video on X purportedly showing multiple incidents in which women were allegedly harassed and assaulted by men dressed in civilian clothes. Targeting the ruling BJP, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister wrote: тАЬThe country's capital, drowned in shame! This is the truth of BJP's 'honoring women.' Disgraceful!тАЭ
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SaturdayтАЩs proposed protest at Jantar Mantar was met with a massive security deployment, with around 35,000 police personnel mobilised. Security restrictions, including metro service curbs and internet shutdowns, were also reported as authorities moved to prevent the demonstration from escalating. The heavy police presence and surveillance in the national capital curtailed the protest before it could gain momentum. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained shortly after arriving in Delhi by air. Several other leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee and Pinarayi Vijayan, were also detained amid the crackdown.
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Delhi Police may face an official inquiry into the alleged harassment incidents
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Opposition parties may escalate protests against detention of leaders
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Delhi police set up barricades at key entry points including Chilla border, Ghazipur, and DND Flyway, stopping vehicles and questioning commuters under Section 163 of BNSS, causing significant delays and impounding some buses for traffic violations.
Delhi traffic police have maintained road diversions and restrictions for a second consecutive day due to the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, now in its second day, has led to traffic disruptions around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House and other central Delhi areas, with commuters advised to avoid non-essential travel and allow extra time for journeys to railway stations, bus terminals and the airport.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained from his home in Gurgaon on Saturday morning after refusing to heed police warnings against attending an unauthorized protest by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police said prohibitory orders were in force in Delhi, where protesters planned to assemble at Jantar Mantar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Rathee was taken to the crime branch office in Sector 39 and remained in detention till late Saturday evening.

Police deployed around 35,000 security personnel, closed more than 50 metro stations and affected 245 trains to prevent a demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party and other organizations in Delhi against the Election Commission's particularly intensive revision of voter lists, leading political analysts and retired officers to describe the action as disproportionate and politically motivated.

Clashes broke out between police and protesters during CJP's protest in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with several activists detained while common people faced problems in transportation and digital payments.
After landing at Delhi Airport, Air India flight AI 2428 was directed to a remote bay where Delhi Police boarded and detained three Cockroach Janta Party representatives, including Abhijeet Dipke, who reportedly said 'I have come here to be arrested; arrest me,' while police stated it was not an arrest. Other passengers remained seated for 10-15 minutes during the process.