The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to all states and Union Territories, directing them to coordinate with Delhi Police and take immediate preventive measures to stop supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) from mobilising towards the national capital for a protest scheduled at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, 11 October 2025. The proposed demonstration was called to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

What the MHA Directive Said

In its communication addressed to the Directors General of Police (DGPs) of all states and Union Territories, the Ministry stressed the need for immediate preventive action, citing alleged attempts by CJP supporters to enter Delhi without authorisation from different parts of the country — moves it described as potentially disturbing public peace and order.

The Ministry further called for continuous, real-time intelligence sharing among state and UT intelligence agencies, border and transit authorities, and Delhi Police to prevent any unauthorised mobilisation. Union Home Secretary drew specific attention to the potential consequences of the proposed gathering, characterising the planned mobilisation at Jantar Mantar as a matter with 'serious law and order and public order implications.'

Protest Formally Prohibited

The MHA communication stated that a request submitted on behalf of the CJP to hold the protest had been categorically rejected and the proposed assembly formally prohibited by authorities. The Home Secretary also cited a 2018 Supreme Court order, emphasising that established protocols governing assemblies in the designated area must be strictly followed.

'The Ministry views the maintenance of law and order and public order as a non-negotiable constitutional imperative. Strict and uncompromising execution of the above is solicited to uphold the rule of law,' the letter stated.

Past Conduct Flagged

The Ministry alleged that the CJP, along with its supporting political parties, organisations, and individuals, had a documented history of failing to comply with lawful directions during previous events. It stated that earlier mobilisations involving supporters arriving in Delhi from different states had resulted in disruptions to public order and damage to both public and private property.

According to the Ministry, credible intelligence inputs indicated that despite the formal prohibition, the organisation and its supporting groups may attempt to defy statutory orders and enter the capital from various states and UTs. 'Their past mobilisations from different states into Delhi resulted in significant disruptions of public order and damage to public/private property,' the letter noted.

Train Cancellations and Passenger Disruptions

Amid unprecedented security arrangements put in place in view of the protest, several trains were cancelled, causing considerable inconvenience to passengers travelling to various destinations. Passengers at railway stations reported difficulties due to the last-minute cancellations, with some forced to alter their travel plans at short notice.

What Comes Next

The Centre has directed all states and UTs to operationalise immediate preventive measures 'within the framework of law' and to safeguard critical infrastructure. The scale of the security response — spanning inter-state coordination, real-time intelligence sharing, and train cancellations — signals that authorities are treating the potential gathering as a significant law and order challenge. Whether the CJP attempts to proceed despite the ban will determine how the situation unfolds in the coming hours.