Delhi Protest Day 3 LIVE: CJI declines INDIA Bloc meet, Opposition march on

CJP leaders will meet Delhi Police over a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while the Opposition plans a march to the Supreme Court.
New Delhi: Security heightened ahead of the Opposition's Supreme Court march, in Mandi House area, New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
New Delhi: Security heightened ahead of the Opposition's Supreme Court march, in Mandi House area, New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.Photo | PTI
Summary

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka will meet Delhi Police on Monday to seek permission for a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Meanwhile, the Congress-led Opposition plans a march to the Supreme Court at 1.30 pm after CJI Surya Kant declined a meeting request. The delegation will raise alleged electoral irregularities, demand an end to the SIR of electoral rolls and seek Kumar’s resignation. Six Delhi Metro stations face restrictions until 4 pm.

CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka accuses Delhi DCP of facilitating ‘right-wing violence’

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka has accused the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in New Delhi of facilitating alleged violence by right-wing groups, responding to the officer’s social media post clarifying an incident involving a vehicle check.

Ranka alleged that although the officer had not formally joined the BJP, he was attempting to facilitate “right-wing gundagardi and violence on the ground”.

The CJP leader claimed that his allegations were based on an investigation into the officer’s past and present record.

CJI Surya Kant says Supreme Court doors open to all, amid INDIA Bloc meeting request

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said he received a meeting request on Sunday and responded the same evening, explaining why he could not meet the requesters.

“The Supreme Court’s doors are open to everyone,” he said, adding that any citizen or elected representative could approach the court and that their concerns would be addressed in accordance with the law.

Delhi on high alert ahead of Opposition march to Supreme Court

Delhi remains on high alert for the third consecutive day, with over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed ahead of the Opposition’s march to the Supreme Court against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Security has been tightened at borders, railway stations and bus terminals, while entry and exit gates at six Metro stations will remain closed until 4 pm.

(With inputs from PTI)

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke slams Centre over Delhi police action

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Centre in a post on X, alleging that Delhi Police had assaulted youths, journalists and MPs. He questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi was so determined to protect Kumar.

INDIA Bloc March to Supreme Court at 1.30 pm Today

The INDIA bloc will march to the Supreme Court from the Connaught Place–Barakhamba junction at 1.30 pm on Monday, Rahul Gandhi confirmed. He urged students, civil society groups and Opposition parties to join the peaceful march to defend democracy.

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