The spark: a call for the CEC’s resignation On 2026-10-10 the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) announced a protest demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Denial of permission and the gathering at Jantar Mantar Authorities denied permission for the demonstration. Despite the denial, protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar.
Escalation: stone‑throwing and injuries at Connaught Place and Akashvani Bhavan Protesters threw stones at police in Connaught Place and Akashvani Bhavan. Two police personnel were injured.
Detention of opposition leaders: Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh Amid the chaos, Delhi police detained AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and MP Sanjay Singh.
Police response: lathi‑charge and a city‑wide security lockdown Police responded with a lathi‑charge and imposed strict security measures, including the suspension of public transport and internet services in Central Delhi.
Detention of opposition leaders: Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh Amid the chaos, Delhi police detained AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and MP Sanjay Singh.
Arrest of Mamata Banerjee and the broader picture The leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Mamata Banerjee, was also arrested on the same day, 2026-10-10.