Police take independent challenge to deny permission for CJP action: Parameshwara

Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said the police had taken an independent call to deny permission for a proposed event by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a satirical digital outfit, after assessing the law and order situation.

Asked by reporters why the police had denied permission to the CJP convention scheduled to be held on Sunday, he said, “The police are examining the purpose for which such an event is being organized, who is involved and related aspects. Based on this assessment, the police will decide whether to grant permission or not. If they denied the permission, there must be some reason.”

A social media post called the program a “human chain of peace” near City Hall on Sunday. However, police said no permission was given for such an event.

Published – 23 May 2026 22:27 IST