Dhruv Rathee Detained in Gurugram Ahead of CJP Protest

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday condemned the detention of influencer-activist Dhruv Rathee from his Gurugram house and announced the beginning of its "Jantar Mantar 2.0" protest.

The outfit demanded that he and hundreds of other youths, who were detained while still on their way to the Jantar Mantar protest site, be released immediately. 

In a statement, the CJP termed the detention a part of an "aggressive, citywide government crackdown designed to silence democratic dissent regarding electoral roll irregularities."

"The CJP demands the immediate and unconditional release of Rathee, and



the hundreds of other citizens and student activists currently held in custody," it said. "Jantar Mantar 2.0 has begun.

Gyanesh Kumar, your time of facilitating vote chori is over," the outfit that was born online and was instrumental in ex-education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation weeks ago said on X. 

The CJP has issued a 12-point advisory for protesters, emphasising peaceful conduct, caution against provocation and adherence to lawful directions.

"Maintain peace at all times. Do not engage in violence, physical confrontations, threats or intimidation, irrespective of provocation," it said.