CJP Protest Live Update: High drama at Jantar Mantar during the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest

The 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP)—which emerged overnight on social media—has announced a major protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar today. Heavy police security is in place ahead of the demonstration. Read the live updates here.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal
Updated : 6 June 2026 , 5:38 PM
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New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party has announced a massive protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar today. Abhijit Dipke, the founder of this virtual party, has traveled from Boston to Delhi to lead the demonstration. The Delhi Police is on high alert regarding the event, and extensive security arrangements have been made at Jantar Mantar and the surrounding areas.

Several prominent figures have extended their support to the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar, including noted activist Sonam Wangchuk and former Delhi University Students' Union president Ronak Khatri, alongside many other young people.

There is considerable speculation and discussion in political circles regarding CJP founder Abhijit Dipke and the party's proposed protest.

Read this report for the latest updates on the protest.

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    LIVE NEWS & UPDATES

    • 06 Jun 2026 05:38 PM (IST)

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    • 06 Jun 2026 03:52 PM (IST)

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    • 06 Jun 2026 03:27 PM (IST)

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    • 06 Jun 2026 02:20 PM (IST)

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    • 06 Jun 2026 11:15 AM (IST)

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    • 06 Jun 2026 11:11 AM (IST)

      Appeal to supporters to reach Jantar Mantar

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    • 06 Jun 2026 11:04 AM (IST)

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    • 06 Jun 2026 10:49 AM (IST)

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      A supporter who traveled from Hyderabad to Delhi Airport in support of the Cockroach Janata Party and Abhijit Dipke told Dynamite News that he is a fan of Sonam Wangchuk. He stated that whether the CJP forms a party or engages in politics is of no concern to him.

    • 06 Jun 2026 10:34 AM (IST)

      CJP Protest Live Update: Permission granted for protest at Jantar Mantar

      The situation regarding the CJP's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi has been clarified. The Delhi Police has granted permission to Abhijit Dipke to hold a peaceful protest. Reports indicate that a coordination meeting took place between the police and the organizers to address security arrangements; discussions regarding crowd management also occurred during a meeting between police officials. Activists associated with the 'Cockroach Janata Party' have started arriving at Jantar Mantar. Police personnel are deployed at the site, and the situation is being closely monitored. The administration has appealed for the maintenance of law and order.

Location :  New Delhi

Published :  6 June 2026, 10:25 AM IST

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