Anti-CEC protest LIVE updates: CJP calls for 'Chalo Jantar Mantar' protest today; Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Delhi transit shutdown

People protest near Connaught Place in New Delhi on October 10, 2026 | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Following the detention of thousands of people, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for another round of protests in Delhi on Sunday (October 11, 2026) to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Leaders of youth and student organisations have vowed to continue their protest until all their demands are met.Also read | UN human rights body expresses concern over Delhi detentions, urges immediate releaseIn a special hearing, the Supreme Court on Sunday (October 11, 2026) will hear a petition filed by Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy against the indiscriminate detentions of leaders, former Chief Ministers, students, youths, journalists, lawyers and others by the Delhi Police, against the rule of law and democratic dissent. The blanket shutdown of public transport was designed to deter protesters converging in the national capital to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Check out | Protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar | Highlights from October 10, 2026CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained when they landed in Delhi ahead of the protest on Saturday (October 10, 2026). They have since been taken to undisclosed locations with no information on their whereabouts, the CJP alleged. Meanwhile, The Office of the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner (OHCHR) said it was “concerned” by reports of “mass detentions” at the Delhi protests, a statement that the government rejected.Follow live updates here:October 11, 2026 07:04 CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on SundayThe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday (October 10, 2026) vowed to continue protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, announcing another demonstration at Jantar Mantar at 10 a.m. on Sunday (October 11), even as the Delhi Traffic Police warned of possible restrictions across New Delhi and central Delhi.Addressing a press conference after police detained protesters, activists and political leaders during Saturday’s (October 10) demonstrations, Ajinkya Shinde, the CJP’s national organisation in-charge, said the party would not retreat despite the detentions.‘Will not go back till CEC resigns’: CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on October 11CJP vows fresh Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid detentions and Delhi traffic disruptions.October 11, 2026 06:56 UN human rights body expresses concern over Delhi detentions, urges immediate releaseThe Office of the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner (OHCHR) on Saturday (October 10, 2026) said it was “concerned” by reports of “mass detentions” at the Delhi protests against the Chief Election Commissioner, a statement that the government rejected. The UN body said that Indian authorities should ensure that the right to peaceful protest is respected and that all those detained “arbitrarily” must be immediately and unconditionally released. The government responded sharply, calling the concerns “misplaced” and calling the OHCHR’s statement “unwarranted interference in the internal affairs of India”. UN human rights body expresses concern over Delhi detentions, urges immediate releaseOHCHR urges India to release detentions in Delhi protests and ensure peaceful protest rights, calling for restraint and dialogue. Published - October 11, 2026 06:46 am IST