CJP October 10 Delhi protest news: Internet shutdown, metro curbs, train cancellations – what will it affect | Today’s news
Delhi is on high alert ahead of a protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student organizations at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Delhi Police said they had refused permission for the demonstration citing a late application and alleged violations during an earlier protest. Authorities have beefed up security across the capital with a large deployment of police and paramilitary forces, suspension of metro services, cancellation of trains and precautionary measures by educational institutions and businesses.
Here are the key events ahead of Saturday’s proposed protest.
1. Delhi Police rejects permit for CJP’s protest
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The Janta Cockroach Party and student organizations planned a demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations related to a special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Delhi Police refused permission to protest.
Mobile internet services across all technologies are to be suspended within a radius of 4 km from the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing. The suspension is from 10:00 PM on October 9 to 10:00 PM on October 10, 2026.
No. Entry and exit was restricted at 57 stations, but the Supreme Court said metro operations should not be stopped completely. Exchange facilities were to remain available at affected stations except New Delhi Metro station.
Several long-distance services have been cancelled, including the CSMT-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani and several Mumbai and Indore-Delhi trains. Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani and Mumbai Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin August Kranti Rajdhani were postponed by five hours; passengers were advised to check updated timetables.
Check DMRC, Railway and Delhi Traffic Police official updates before you go and allow extra time when traveling through Central Delhi or near Jantar Mantar. Follow police instructions at checkpoints and verify restrictions through official channels.
Delhi Police refused permission for the proposed protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar. New Delhi Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad said the application was submitted late and cited alleged violations of rules during the CJP’s previous demonstration. The police warned that if the law is violated, the participants are at risk of legal proceedings.
2. Around 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed
Authorities have deployed around 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel across Delhi to prevent unauthorized gatherings and maintain law and order. Security has been tightened at sensitive locations, including railway stations, bus terminals, hotels and city entry points.
3. 57 metro stations affected by security measures
The Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to close 57 metro stations to restrict the movement of people expected to join the protest. Reports also indicated that several stations had been closed since Friday night. Commuters should check DMRC official notification for latest traffic status.
4. Security of railway through Delhi tightened
More than 10 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and more than 400 personnel of the State Railway Police (GRP) are deployed at the railway stations. Railways DCP B. Bharat Reddy said 334 GRP personnel, including 120 policewomen, have been deployed. Police said passengers with valid train tickets would not be stopped and that action would be taken against those trying to break the law.
5. Mumbai-Delhi trains canceled and rescheduled
The Central and Western Railways have canceled or rescheduled several long-distance services due to expected major road congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations on 10 October.
Western Railway rescheduled Mumbai Central–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12951) and Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin August Kranti Rajdhani Express (12953) by five hours.
Discontinued services include:
Bandra Terminus – Hazrat Nizamuddin Express (12247)
Mumbai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
Dr Ambedkar Nagar – New Delhi Express (20155)
Indore–Hazrat Nizamuddin Express (09309)
Indore–New Delhi Express (12415)
Sabarmati – New Delhi Express (12957)
Central Railway has also canceled CSMT-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (22221). Passengers were advised to check updated timetables before travelling.
6. Supreme Court asks Center to consider alternative venue for protest
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to consider designating an alternative venue for peaceful demonstrations in Delhi. The court emphasized that the place of protest should have basic facilities. She heard a plea challenging proposed subway restrictions and train cancellations in light of the planned demonstration.
7. Schools and colleges are moving classes online
Several educational institutions in Delhi have moved classes online, rescheduled parent-teacher meetings and postponed exams scheduled for October 10. The decisions were taken due to safety concerns and possible disruption to public transport.
8. Connaught Place businesses are advised to remain closed
The New Delhi Traders Association has advised shops, offices, restaurants and other businesses in Connaught Place to remain closed on Saturday as a precaution. The advisory cited concerns about possible property damage and injuries amid expected protests.
9. Security has been beefed up at the Delhi-Noida border
Police and Border Security Force (BSF) jawans have been deployed at key points along the Delhi-Noida border. Authorities are also conducting checks at other entry points and sensitive locations to monitor movement into the capital.
10. Delhi Police issues a message calling for restraint
Delhi Police shared an ‘Open letter to every citizen’ on X, highlighting humanity despite differences of opinion.
“Because beyond every uniform, every opinion and every disagreement, we are all human first and foremost,” police said in the post.
12. Internet services will be suspended in the vicinity of Central Delhi from today evening
The Delhi Police Special Cell has ordered a temporary suspension of mobile internet services in some parts of the capital.
The suspension will cover a 4 km circle around the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing.
Mobile internet services across all technologies will be suspended from 9 October 22:00 until 10 October 2026 22:00.
The Union Home Minister granted the suspension at the request of the Delhi Police.
13. Delhi’s Patiala House, Rouse Avenue, which will function virtually on October 10
Delhi’s Patiala House Court and Rouse Avenue Court will function only virtually on October 10.
The Delhi High Court issued a notification announcing the arrangement.
No adverse orders will be issued if litigants or attorneys do not appear in court.
All prisoners on trial will be arraigned by video conferencing (VC) only.
This virtual arrangement comes amid protests planned by the CJP in Delhi on October 10 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
14. During the seven-day agitation, 27 FIRs were registered
Separate reports said law enforcement agencies registered 27 FIRs during the seven-day agitation targeting the CEC. The police reportedly invoked four provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), with joint criminal liability emerging as a prominent allegation. Barricades, road closures and bans were also reported around Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street.
These cases relate to the wider agitation and should not be confused with any action arising specifically from Saturday’s proposed protest.
