Hundreds join Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) organised a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar following the arrival of the online movement's founder Abhijeet Dipke in the national capital on Saturday. Dipke, who arrived from the United States (US), has appealed to his supporter to hold peaceful protests, while urging them to greet police personnel with flowers.

The protest was attended by hundreds of people, mainly the youths, amid heightened security in the national capital.

"Looking forward to meet you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude. We have to lead this movement with love and



peace!" he said in a post on micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter).  

"Permission granted by police! Cockroaches gather at Jantar Mantar," he said in another post.

The security has been tightened in and around Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP's protest, with security agencies deploying around 40 companies of paramilitary forces. Joint CPs, DCPs, Additional DCPs and ACPs have also been deployed.

The police are also monitoring private cab operators such as Ola and Uber to check if there is an unusual surge in ride bookings in the Jantar Mantar route. Besides, social media sites are also being monitories to ensure that law and order is maintained.