Delhi Protest Highlights: 'Dragging President into controversy,' Govt sources refute Rahul's claim after meet over CEC
CJP Delhi protest highlights: A 10-member INDIA bloc delegation met President Murmu over the CEC row and submitted a four-point memorandum. Ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, entry and exit at 45 Delhi Metro stations will remain closed from 9 pm tonight to 6 pm on October 10.
CJP Delhi Protest Highlights: The INDIA bloc, led by Congress and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, met President Droupadi Murmu and submitted a four-point memorandum seeking Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation....Read More
The memorandum also demanded the repeal of the 2023 law granting immunity to the CEC and Election Commissioners. The Opposition called for an immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the restoration of 13.30 crore voters it alleged had been illegally deleted. Its other demands included a return to paper ballots for all elections and the repeal of Assembly elections held over the last two years where it claimed conclusive evidence of “vote chori” had emerged.
Heavy security has been deployed across Delhi as protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar intensify, with authorities stepping up security arrangements in the national capital.
Apart from the Opposition, the Cockroach Janta Party is also preparing for its "Chalo Dilli" protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, which has resulted in widespread restrictions across the capital.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the closure of entry and exit at 45 metro stations from 9pm on October 9, continuing on October 10, until further notice due to security reasons. Internet will remain supended around Jantar Mantar from 10 pm today for 24 hours.
Interchange facilities will remain available at all affected stations, except the New Delhi Metro station on the yellow line.
Anti-CEC protests across Delhi | Key points
-Around 10 INDIA bloc leaders will be meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan at 8pm tonight. Some of the leaders scheduled to meet the President are Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, TMC's Mamata Banerjee and CPI-M's MA Baby.
-High security has been deployed across the capital ahead of the Cockroach Janta party's protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, with 57 metro stations shut. These stations include - Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Khan Market, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, INA, Hauz Khas, Lajpat Nagar, Kashmere Gate, Karol Bagh, Jama Masjid, Vishwavidyalaya, Seelampur, Shahdara and Rohini West.
- Delhi Police has ordered the suspension of mobile internet services within a 4-km radius of Janpath-Kartavya Path Crossing from 10 pm on October 9 to 10 pm on October 10, 2026. The order, issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Cell, follows authorisation from the Union Home Secretary. It directs telecom operators, including Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Jio and MTNL, to implement the suspension across all mobile internet technologies.
-Other stations on the list include Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, Jangpura, Ashram, Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar, Civil Lines, GTB Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangir Puri, Welcome, Yamuna Vihar and Rithala. The INA station on both metro lines has also been included.
-Apart from this, around 26,000 security personnel from the central forces have been deployed in the national capital in view of the CJP protest. Amid the security measures, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has stated that "intimidation will not work," as he alleged detentions of volunteers and supporters across the country.
-The Supreme Court has also taken note of the heavy restrictions and curbs, such as metro closures and barricading, calling on officials to “revisit road closures" so that commuters are not severely impacted.
-Indian Railways has also cancelled all mail and express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4am and 2pm on Saturday, October 10, citing the likelihood of severe road traffic congestion around the stations due to a planned protest in central Delhi.
-Furthermore, the government had already ordered a two-day closure on all liquor shops across the capital as a “preventive measure for public order.”
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- 9 Oct 2026, 11:34:14 PM IST
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- 9 Oct 2026, 11:24:13 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Oppn claims on President's response ‘incorrect’
The claims being made by the Leader of the Opposition are incorrect. It is unfortunate that the President is being dragged into a controversy in the matter, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 10:20:31 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Rahul Gandhi shares photo of INDIA bloc meeting with President Murmu
I just sat in quite an unbelievable meeting with the President of India. We presented our memorandum to her outlining PM Modi and HM Amit Shah’s gross subversion of India’s electoral system and seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. I was shocked that the President did not deny Vote Chori. Instead, she asked us to bring her proof. We will bring her a mountain of it. The INDIA bloc will gladly submit every piece of evidence before her. We welcome her assurance that she will examine the matter and take action.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 9, 2026Delhi Protest LIVE: Rahul Gandhi shared photo of INDIA bloc meeting with President Murmu. He posted on X: "I just sat in quite an unbelievable meeting with the President of India.
We presented our memorandum to her outlining PM Modi and HM Amit Shah’s gross subversion of India’s electoral system and seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. I was shocked that the President did not deny Vote Chori.
Instead, she asked us to bring her proof. We will bring her a mountain of it. The INDIA bloc will gladly submit every piece of evidence before her.
We welcome her assurance that she will examine the matter and take action."
- 9 Oct 2026, 10:18:03 PM IST
CJP Protest LIVE: DMRC cuts number of affected metro stations from 57 to 45
Service Update - Revised Due to security reasons, the entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed from 09:00 PM on 9th October, 2026 till 06:00 PM on 10th October, 2026. Further the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates will be shared accordingly. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations except New Delhi metro station. 1. Janpath 2. Patel Chowk 3. Central Secretariat 4. Lok Kalyan Marg 5. Rajiv Chowk 6. New Delhi 7. Seva Teerth 8. Mandi House 9. Barakhamba Road 10. ITO 11. Delhi Gate 12. Khan Market 13. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg 14. Jhandewalan 15. Supreme Court 16. Indraprastha 17. Shivaji Stadium 18. Dilli Haat-INA 19. Hauz Khas 20. Jor Bagh 21. Lajpat Nagar 22. Jangpura 23. Ashram 24. Jamia Millia Islamia 25. Chawri Bazar 26. Jama Masjid 27. Karol Bagh 28. Rajendra Place 29. Vishwavidyalaya 30. Kashmere Gate 31. Inderlok 32. Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar 33. Netaji Subhash Place 34. Azadpur 35. Jahangirpuri 36. Haiderpur Badli Mor 37. Majlis Park 38. Seelampur 39. Maujpur-Babarpur 40. Jafrabad 41. Welcome 42. Yamuna Vihar 43. Khajuri Khas 44. Shahdara 45. Rithala This is in partial modification of the update shared earlier about the closure of Metro stations.
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) October 9, 2026The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) revised its order of closure of 57 metro stations following a rap from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court directed the Centre and Delhi Police to lift blanket restrictions on metro and railway services ahead of CJP's protests in Delhi on Saturday.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 09:44:26 PM IST
CJP Protest tomorrow LIVE: Dipke claims govt blocked his final video call for CJP protest on X
Lol they blocked the video I just posted. Link: https://t.co/n1sg3KKHU0 https://t.co/nn2OZ4pY7P
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) October 9, 2026CJP Protest tomorrow LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke claimed that the government allegedly blocked a video he posted on X, in which he issued a final call for the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar scheduled to begin on Saturday. Sharing a screenshot of the video on X, Dipke wrote, “Lol they blocked the video I just posted.” However, the same video remains available on his Instagram account.
- 9 Oct 2026, 09:29:45 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: What are Opposition's 4 demands submitted by INDIA bloc to President Murmu?
Delhi Protest LIVE: The delegation of INDIA bloc MPs submitted a memorandum to President Murmu. HT has seen a copy of the memorandum, which lists four demands, including the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the repeal of the 2023 law granting immunity to the CEC and Election Commissioners.
The Opposition bloc also demanded an immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the restoration of 13.30 crore voters it alleged had been illegally deleted.
The memorandum called for a return to paper ballots for all elections and the repeal of assembly elections held over the last two years in which, it claimed, conclusive evidence of “vote chori” had been presented.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 09:22:16 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: INDIA bloc delegation to meet CJI with memorandum
Delhi Protest LIVE: After meeting President Murmu, Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition delegation will also approach the Supreme Court on Monday to meet the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and hand over a copy of memorandum to him.
- 9 Oct 2026, 09:07:48 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for tomorrow ahead of CJP protest; check affected routes
Delhi Protest LIVE: Delhi Traffic Police has announced possible traffic diversions from 6 am on October 10 in view of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. The diversions will be enforced depending on the prevailing situation, and traffic movement may be affected at several key intersections and stretches across the national capital.
The affected locations include Shankar Road-Vande Mataram T-Point, Dhaula Kuan Flyover, Jhandewalan Roundabout, Panchkuian Roundabout, Mandi House Roundabout, Minto Road-Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Guru Nanak Chowk, Connaught Place's outer circle, Lodhi Road Flyover, Neela Gumbad Roundabout, Samrat Hotel Roundabout, Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg crossing, Bhikaji Cama Place, Moti Bagh Flyover, Ashoka Road-Jantar Mantar Road Roundabout, Windsor Palace Roundabout, Tolstoy-Janpath crossing, Rail Bhawan Roundabout, Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg crossing, Gol Dak Khana Roundabout, Patel Chowk Roundabout and RML Hospital Roundabout, among other locations.
Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra travel time, as traffic movement on these routes may be affected depending on the situation.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 09:00:40 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: President of India wants us to submit evidence of 'Vote Chori': Rahul after meeting Murmu
Delhi Protest LIVE: Rahul Gandhi, after meeting President Droupadi Murmu, spoke to reporters and said the interaction was an “unbelievable meeting”. He said that he told President that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had attempted to “destroy democracy”.
He said the President did not deny or question the Opposition's claims during the meeting, but asked the delegation to provide proof of alleged “election chori” (vote theft).
Rahul Gandhi said he had expected the President to deny the allegations of vote theft, but was stunned that she accepted what the Opposition delegation told her.
- 9 Oct 2026, 08:52:38 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Oppn MPs to submit four-point memorandum to President over CEC row
Delhi Protest LIVE: TMC MP Derek O’Brien said the INDIA bloc delegation will submit a four-point memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a return to ballot papers and a review of elections held over the past two years.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 08:40:30 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: INDIA bloc-President Murmu meeting underway
Delhi Protest LIVE: A 10-member INDIA bloc delegation has gone to meet President Droupadi Murmu over CEC row, while other Opposition MPs are waiting near North and South Block.
- 9 Oct 2026, 08:14:35 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: After wins in Bengal bypolls, Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi
Delhi Protest LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the BJP's wins in Assembly bypolls in West Bengal and Puducherry, as well as the Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam. He also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of spreading lies, confusion and malicious propaganda over the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
“Having lost their public base, these parties question institutions after every defeat, but the people have recognised this character of theirs. That is why, once again, they have expressed their unwavering faith in the BJP by giving it a resounding mandate,” Shah wrote on X.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 08:07:01 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Oppn MPs vow to ‘dismantle the entire structure of dishonesty’
Delhi Protest LIVE: Speaking to reporters ahead of the march to Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha slammed the Election Commission, alleging institutional bias.
"The demand is the same as that of the entire country: to dismantle the entire structure of dishonesty, and Gyanesh Kumar is standing like a shield," Jha said.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said, "All patriots are engaged in strengthening the country's democracy, regardless of whether they are members of any political party or not... I salute all the patriots who have come to the streets..." (ANI)
- 9 Oct 2026, 07:48:07 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: INDIA bloc MPs begin march to Rashtrapati Bhavan
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA bloc MPs begin their march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan. Opposition MPs are on their way to meet President Droupadi Murmu to raise their concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission of India. https://t.co/QdGa0lKJb5
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2026Delhi Protest LIVE: INDIA bloc MPs on Friday begin their march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Droupadi Murmu and raise their concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission of India.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 07:44:02 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Rahul says NDA govt will fall if INDIA bloc continues to 'push'
Delhi Protest LIVE: If we continue to push the way we have in last 3-4 days, I guarantee this govt will fall, Rahul Gandhi told opposition MPs, according to PTI.
- 9 Oct 2026, 07:06:17 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Internet to remain shut around Jantar Mantar from 10 pm today for 24 hours
Delhi Protest LIVE: Internet will remain suspended around protest venue - Jantar Mantar - for 24 hours from 10 pm today.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 06:50:12 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Chirag Paswan urges Opposition to meet CEC through proper channels
Delhi Protest LIVE: Union minister Chirag Paswan on Friday urged Opposition parties to approach Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar through proper channels to raise their concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, arguing that dialogue rather than repeated protests would help resolve the issue.
Speaking to ANI, Paswan acknowledged that protests were a democratic right but questioned the repeated demonstrations in the national capital and the inconvenience they cause to ordinary citizens ahead of the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
“In a democracy like India, there is certainly scope for protests, and you should by all means protest. However, I want to understand this: if your sole objective is merely to protest, then go ahead—do it today, or even ten days from now. But protests alone will not yield a solution; dialogue will,” he said. - 9 Oct 2026, 06:15:36 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: These Delhi markets will remain open tomorrow
Meanwhile trade associations in Sarojini Nagar, Khan Market and Lajpat Nagar have said that they will remain open tomorrow.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 06:14:24 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Chandni Chowk traders urge parties not to disrupt business amid curbs
Delhi Protest LIVE: The Chandni Chowk Traders Parishad has appealed to political parties across the country to refrain from disrupting business activities during the festive and wedding season amid restrictions ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi tomorrow.
In a statement, the traders’ body said the period from Navratri through January was crucial for businesses and played a vital role in sustaining the country's economic activity. It urged all political parties to ensure that business operations are not affected during this important period.
"Delhi has approximately 10–12 lakh wholesale and retail traders. If we also take into account their employees and all those dependent on trade—including cart vendors, rickshaw pullers, parcel delivery workers, and tea vendors—the livelihoods of more than one crore people could be affected. Many families may even struggle to light their stoves and put food on the table," said Suresh Bindal ofChandni Chowk Traders Parishad.
- 9 Oct 2026, 05:54:57 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Can't bring everything to halt, SC tells Centre on Oct 10 curbs
Delhi Protest LIVE: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to ensure that there is no "complete prohibition" of the movement of metro and trains coming to Delhi on October 10 due to a CJP protest, saying they cannot bring everything to a halt.
Though law enforcement agencies have the right to take steps to restrict unruly movement, citizens should not be unduly harassed, the top court said.
The bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing a plea against the closure of 57 metro stations and cancellation of trains to Delhi in view of the protest.
"The only issue before us is whether the complete stoppage of metro trains and railway services from certain stations requires reconsideration," the bench said.
It told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that there is a distinction between complete prohibition and regulation of the movement of metro and other trains.
"The solicitor general has fairly agreed to impress upon the authorities to reconsider the prohibition and allow the movement of metro trains and other railway services in a suitably regulated manner so that no inconvenience is caused to the residents of Delhi and the public at large, keeping in mind the principle of proportionality.
"In terms of that assurance, we make it clear that there shall be no complete prohibition on the movement of metro trains," the CJI ordered after hearing a battery of senior lawyers led by senior advocate Kapil Sibal in a packed courtroom.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 05:34:08 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: Traders’ body advises shops around Connaught Place to shut ahead of protest
Delhi Protest LIVE: The New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) has advised shops, offices, restaurants and other establishments in Connaught Place to remain vigilant and shut on October 10 as a precautionary measure ahead of the expected protests.
In an advisory circular, the traders’ body cited the situation around Connaught Place and said the move was intended to prevent any untoward incident, property damage or injuries. It urged establishment owners and occupiers to cooperate with the advisory.
- 9 Oct 2026, 05:24:27 PM IST
Delhi Protest LIVE: ‘Nothing can stop India’s youth,’ says Chirag Paswan amid curbs
#WATCH | Sonipat, Haryana: On the cancellation of trains, Union Minister Chirag Paswan says, "These are the youth of India—nothing can stop them. To those attempting to spread such misconceptions, I ask: how many trains can anyone really stop? How much connectivity can be blocked? How many roads can be jammed? These are India's youth; they possess the capacity to show the world the way—just as previous generations have done—and so, nothing can hold them back."
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2026Delhi protest LIVE: LJP ( Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan says putting curbs cannot stop youth from expressing themselves.
“These are the youth of India—nothing can stop them. To those attempting to spread such misconceptions, I ask: how many trains can anyone really stop? How much connectivity can be blocked? How many roads can be jammed? These are India's youth; they possess the capacity to show the world the way—just as previous generations have done—and so, nothing can hold them back,” Paswan told reporters, according to an ANI video. - {{^htLoading}}
- 9 Oct 2026, 05:13:45 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: NaMo train services suspended from 9pm onwards
Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat stations in Delhi will remain closed from 9 pm on October 9 to 10 pm on October 10, 2026, National Capital Region Transport Corporation Ltd posted on X.
“Train services between Anand Vihar in Delhi and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh will continue to operate as per schedule without disruption during this period. Passengers have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly,” read the post.
- 9 Oct 2026, 05:11:47 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Dipke hits out at Centre over curbs
The dictator would rather shut down the entire national capital and inconvenience millions of citizens than allow a peaceful protest at a designated protest site. Imagine how many lives would be affected because of this shutdown by Modi.
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) October 9, 2026Delhi protest LIVE: In a sharp criticism of the restrictions in Delhi ahead of protest, Dipke said the authorities would rather shut down the entire national capital and inconvenience millions of citizens than allow a peaceful protest at a designated protest site.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 04:47:46 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Widespread restrictions across Delhi ahead of CJP protest | What we know
Delhi protest LIVE: Widespread restrictions are in place across Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar, seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Ahead of the protest, DMRC has shut 57 metro stations, heavy barricading and road closures are also in effect across Central Delhi, borders and more.
Here's a look at some of the key developments so far -
- Trains, metros shut - 57 metro stations have been closed across Delhi, restricting access to Jantar Mantar. Along with this, all express and mail trains have also been cancelled 2am to 4pm on October 10 in view of the security measures.
- Supreme Court steps in - The Supreme Court also took notice of the vast restrictions imposed and called on officials to “revisit their closures” so that commuters across the national capital region are not impacted.
- AAP to join protest - The Aam Aadmi Party has announced that it will also join the CJP’s protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking to reporters, AAP leader Sanjay Singh stated that the protest will be led by the CJP and stated that it will remain youth movement, rather than a political one.
- No permission for protest, says Delhi Police - Ahead of the October 10 protest, Delhi police has stated that CJP has not been given permission to carry out a protest at Jantar Mantar. Citing past violations and a “late application,” Delhi Police added that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are now in place, and any public gathering may be deemed illegal.
- Opposition to meet President Murmu - As the Opposition INDIA bloc also continues its protest against the CEC, Rahul Gandhi and nine other INDIA lawmakers will meet with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan at 8pm tonight.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 04:27:06 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Rahul Gandhi 'only option' as INDIA bloc's PM candidate for 2029, says Keralam CM
Delhi protest LIVE: Amid the protests called by the CJP and the Opposition INDIA bloc's ongoing stir against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Kerala CM VD Satheesan has pitched Rahul Gandhi as the “only leader who can take down the Modi government."
"Rahul Gandhi is the only option as INDIA bloc's PM candidate for 2029 Lok Sabha polls, the chief minister told PTI on Friday. He added that all coalition partners are now behind Rahul.
- 9 Oct 2026, 04:16:14 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Classes go online, PTMs cancelled at schools amid security concerns
Delhi protest LIVE: Several schools and colleges in Delhi have shifted classes online, rescheduled parent-teacher meetings and postponed examinations scheduled for October 10 amid security concerns and disruption of metro services in Delhi.
This decision, as reported by news agency PTI, comes ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar by Cockroach Janta Party seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 04:02:10 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: What's open, what's closed? Metro, trains, liquor shops hit
Delhi protest LIVE: Delhi is bracing for major travel restrictions on Saturday, October 10, ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other groups, demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, anticipated to draw a huge turnout.
Train cancellations, proposed restrictions at 57 Metro stations, the closure of retail liquor outlets and heightened police security have raised concerns over movement across the national capital.
The measures have prompted some to describe the situation as an "undeclared lockdown". However, no blanket shutdown of Delhi has been announced, and the restrictions vary across transport services and other establishments. Read the full story here
- 9 Oct 2026, 03:55:07 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: What is section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?
Delhi protest LIVE: Ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been implemented in Central Delhi.
Section 163 of the BNSS is essentially the replacement of Section 144 of the CrPC.
Under this, an Executive Magistrate is given the power to act where “there is sufficient ground for proceeding under this section and immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable”.
Based on this, authorities are allowed to impose temporary restrictions to prevent violence, riots, unlawful assemblies, and other situations that may disturb public order.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 03:48:03 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Loudspeaker announcements made at Jantar Mantar against public gathering
Delhi protest LIVE: Amid widespread restrictions across Delhi, loudspeaker announcements are being made at Jantar Mantar, urging people to refrain from gathering.
The announcement states that any gathering at Jantar Mantar is prohibited under Section 163 of the BNSS.
The announcements also come ahead of a ‘Chalo Dilli’ protest announced by the Cockroach Janta Party, seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- 9 Oct 2026, 03:43:14 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: AAP to join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
Delhi protest LIVE: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced it will join the Jantar Mantar protest on Saturday, which is being led by the Cockroach Janta Party.
Speaking to reporters in Sikandarpur after attending the thirteenth-day ritual of senior Samajwadi Party leader Ram Govind Chaudhary, Singh said the protest was to protect democracy.
"The CJP protest is to save democracy. We also participated in the protest on October 2. A nationwide agitation is scheduled for October 10 to stop vote theft, scrap the Special Intensive Revision process, cancel state elections allegedly conducted through irregularities, involve the Chief Justice of India in the CEC selection process, and hold elections across the country using ballot papers," Singh said.
"It is not our protest; it is the CJP's protest. All parties had participated last time as well, including the Samajwadi Party, Left parties, the Biju Janata Dal and us. Everyone will participate in the CJP protest," he added further.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 03:20:48 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Delhi Airport denies manifesto sharing reports amid curbs in capital
Delhi protest LIVE: Responding to a flyer on X, the Delhi Airport has dismissed reports of passenger manifestos being demanded by security.
DIAL further stated that the operations across IGI are normal.
“We strongly urge everyone to refrain from sharing or circulating unverified information and baseless rumors. For any information on our operations or otherwise please refer to official channels of Delhi Airport,” the airport wrote on X.
- 9 Oct 2026, 03:17:12 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: SC calls on cops to revisit road closures ahead of CJP protest
Delhi protest LIVE: Hearing the plea regarding transport and road closures ahead of the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, the Supreme Court of India has called on police and officials to “revisit road closures.”
“There should be free flow of traffic, closure of roads needs to be revisited,” the top court said on Friday.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 03:07:28 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Here are names of all Delhi metro stations to be shut from 9 pm today
Delhi protest LIVE: The 57 metro stations that will remain closed are Inderlok, Shahdara, Rithala, Rohini, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Kanhaiya Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place, Seelampur, Welcome, Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, Azadpur, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangirpuri, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Chawri Bazar, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Seva Teerth, Dilli Haat-INA, Hauz Khas, Jor Bagh, Arjan Garh, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Jama Masjid, Janpath, ITO, Delhi Gate, Khan Market, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar, Ashram, Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin, Majlis Park, Shalimar Bagh, Maujpur-Babarpur, Jafrabad, Yamuna Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar and Shivaji Stadium.
- 9 Oct 2026, 02:57:01 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: CJI Surya Kant raises concern over Delhi Metro station entry closures
Delhi protest LIVE: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed serious concerns over the complete closure of entry gates at several Delhi Metro stations, stressing that the move could inconvenience thousands of daily commuters, including students, employees and senior citizens travelling from Gurugram, Greater Noida and different parts of Delhi, according to Livelaw and Bar and Bench.
The CJI said that while law enforcement authorities are entitled to take regulatory measures to control unruly movement, such steps should not bring public transport to a standstill or leave commuters without alternatives. He emphasised that not everyone has access to a car or private transport and that authorities must consider the needs of ordinary citizens who depend on public transport for their daily livelihood.
“Everybody does not have a car. Everybody does not have access to private transport. People depend on public transport. This cannot be done,” said CJI. - {{^htLoading}}
- 9 Oct 2026, 02:50:50 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: DMRC shuts 57 metro stations ahead of CJP protest
Service Update Due to security reasons, the entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed from 09:00 PM on 9th October, 2026 and continuing on 10th October, 2026 till further notice. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations except New Delhi metro station.
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) October 9, 2026Delhi protest LIVE: Entry and exit at several metro stations will remain closed from 9 pm on October 9 and throughout October 10, 2026, until further notice due to security reasons, DMRC said in a post on X.
“Interchange facilities will remain available at all affected stations, except New Delhi Metro station,” it further said.
- 9 Oct 2026, 02:46:00 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘What’s happening to my country?’ Sibal to SC amid curbs ahead of CJP Jantar Mantar stir
Delhi protest LIVE: Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Friday questioned the numerous restrictions around Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest on Saturday.
Addressing the Supreme Court, Sibal asked, “What is happening to my country?”, adding that the capital was being shut down.
Over the day, several curbs have been announced for the national capital, including the likely closure of 57 Delhi Metro stations, train delays and cancellations and heavy barricading.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 02:08:47 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Shut down entire country if govt scared of youth: Dipke on train cancellations ahead of CJP protest
Delhi protest LIVE: A day before the CJP's protest in Delhi, its founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday slammed the Centre, saying it should shut down the entire country if it is scared of the youth, a statement coming in the wake of cancellation of trains to and from the national capital on October 10.
Railway Board on Friday cancelled certain Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10. The Delhi Police have urged the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to shut 57 metro stations to thwart the movement of youths who may be coming to join the protest.
Talking to reporters over the development here, Dipke said there was no need for the government's permission to protest at Jantar Mantar, which is a designated spot.
"Shut down the entire country if you are scared of the youth," Dipke said.
- 9 Oct 2026, 01:45:49 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Jantar Mantar fortified ahead of CJP protest
Delhi protest LIVE: Jantar Mantar, the site for Cockroach Janta Party's protest on Saturday, has been heavily barricaded and fortified.
As per ground reports, entry for media persons and journalists has also been denied.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 01:39:02 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: SC calls on CJP protest organisers to appear before court at 2pm
Delhi protest LIVE: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the organisers of the proposed October 10 protests in Delhi to appear before it at 2pm, as it sought to balance the right to peaceful assembly against the disruption of essential services for millions of residents amid sweeping security restrictions imposed ahead of the demonstrations.
“We can injunct them and at the same time, we can injunct the protest. Will it be fair?” asked the bench, underlining the need to hear both sides before deciding on the competing claims.
- 9 Oct 2026, 01:23:19 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Opposition leaders to meet President Murmu at 8pm
Delhi protest LIVE: Opposition leaders are set to meet President Droupadi Murmu at 8pm today amid their anti-CEC stir. As per people familiar with the matter, among the 10 leaders who will meet the President are Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, TMC's Mamata Banerjee, RJD's Tejaswi Yadav and CPI-M's MA Baby.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 12:33:37 PM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Modi govt is shook’, says CJP amid security measures in Delhi
Delhi protest LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party has alleged that the Modi govt is "shook to its core," amid the security measures across Delhi ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest tomorrow.
“57 metro stations may remain closed in Delhi tomorrow. All trains to New Delhi and Nizamuddin stations between 4 AM and 2 PM tomorrow cancelled, and 30k+ Police personnel deployed across Delhi. Are we witnessing the making of an Emergency?” the pressure group wrote on X.
- 9 Oct 2026, 11:59:35 AM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: No permission for CJP Jantar Mantar protest, says Delhi police
Delhi protest LIVE: Delhi Police has stated that no permission has been granted to the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar tomorrow.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 11:51:18 AM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: Tushar Gandhi called for solidarity march in Mumbai ahead of CJP Jantar Mantar protest
Delhi protest LIVE: Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, has called on Mumbai citizens to express solidarity with the CJP's Jantar Mantar protest tomorrow.
“To Mumbaikars who worship Babasaheb’s Constitution, let us support those taking to the streets tomorrow at Jantar Mantar by gathering at August Kranti Maidan to express our Solidarity with all Guardians of the Constitution,” he wrote on X.
- 9 Oct 2026, 11:39:09 AM IST
Delhi protest LIVE: 57 metro stations across Delhi may close tonight ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar protest
Delhi protest LIVE: The Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider closing entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations from Friday night, October 9, in view of proposed protests at Jantar Mantar and other locations in the New Delhi district on Saturday.
In a letter dated October 8, the Joint Commissioner of Police, Transport Range, said metro train frequency at the identified stations may also be reduced, citing the likelihood of unruly crowd movement towards sensitive locations.
These stations include - Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Mandi House, ITO, Delhi Gate, Khan Market, Supreme Court, Indraprastha, INA, Hauz Khas, Lajpat Nagar, Kashmere Gate, Karol Bagh, Jama Masjid, Vishwavidyalaya, Seelampur, Shahdara and Rohini West.
Other stations on the list include Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, Jangpura, Ashram, Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar, Civil Lines, GTB Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangir Puri, Welcome, Yamuna Vihar and Rithala. The INA station on both metro lines has also been included.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 11:25:26 AM IST
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: Yogendra Yadav's 'Delhi Bandh' swipe amid security measures
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: Political activist Yogendra Yadav was questioned whether Delhi will come to a standstill tomorrow - October 10 amid protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Sharing the report of Delhi Police calling on DMRC to consider closing 57 stations, the activist took a jibe at the high security measures, alleging that the government may declare a bandh in the national capital.
Ahead of CJP's march at Jantar Mantar, Delhi police has suggested the closure of 57 metro stations across Delhi.
- 9 Oct 2026, 11:14:07 AM IST
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: Delhi Police on high alert ahead of INDIA bloc march to Rashtrapati Bhawan
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: Delhi Police has stepped up security across the national capital ahead of the INDIA bloc's Friday march to Rashtrapati Bhavan to seek President Droupadi Murmu's intervention over its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
The capital also remains on alert ahead of CJP's planned protest on October 10 at Jantar Mantar.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 11:03:35 AM IST
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: Former IPS officer seeks verification of YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's citizenship
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: Former IPS officer and retired Additional Director General of Bengaluru Police Bhaskar Rao has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs, seeking verification of the Dhruv Rathee's citizenship and visa status.
The retired officer's letter comes after Rathee joined a protest held by the Cockroach Janta Party at Benglauru's Freedom Park.
- 9 Oct 2026, 10:41:17 AM IST
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: BRS to protest outside Telangana chief electoral officer's office in Hyderabad on October 10
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) will stage a protest outside the Telangana chief electoral officer's office in Hyderabad on October 10, PTI news agency reported. The CJP too has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has called for an inquiry under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge and demanded the CEC’s resignation on moral grounds.
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- 9 Oct 2026, 10:17:07 AM IST
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: CJP's Dipke says 'intimidation won't work' amid reports of detentions ahead of Oct 10 protest.
Gyanesh Kumar row LIVE: Ahead of the CJP protest on October 10, founder Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that several supporters of the group have been detained across the country.
"Thousands of youngsters have been detained across the country by the BJP Govt ahead of our October 10 protest. This intimidation is not going to work, Modi. The youth of this country are no longer scared of you," Dipke wrote on X.