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CJP leaders' custody extended as party protests continue

2026-10-20 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

The Cockroach Janta Party says its leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka remain in judicial custody. Founder Abhijeet Dipke is still demanding transparency and asking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign over the electoral roll revision process.

This matters because the party’s protests are still going on even with restrictions and police clashes. The report does not say how long the custody extension will last.

What the reporting says

The Cockroach Janta Party's leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka had their judicial custody extended, while founder Abhijeet Dipke continued calling for transparency and Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the electoral roll revision process. The party also kept protesting despite restrictions on demonstrations and tensions with Delhi Police over planned protests. The reporting does not say how long the custody extension is or what legal stage comes next.

Why it matters

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka of the Cockroach Janta Party have had their judicial custody extended, according to the summary. At the same time, founder Abhijeet Dipke is pressing for transparency and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the electoral roll revision process. The reporting points to ongoing protest activity and police friction, but it does not provide legal details beyond the custody extension.

Touches: Government

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