Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained in Delhi after they entered a barricaded protest site, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over controversial voter list revisions. The detentions occurred shortly after the federal home ministry announced that Jantar Mantar would no longer be a designated protest venue, prompting heightened security measures across the city.
Protests have intensified as critics argue that the revisions could disenfranchise eligible voters. The CJP has been vocal against the changes, claiming they favor the ruling party, while the Election Commission maintains that its decisions were made unanimously. The situation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding electoral integrity in India.