Cockroach Janta Party leaders have claimed they might be arrested before protests commence on October 10.
Ranka said multiple sources had informed him that he, Das and Dipke could be arrested before October 10. He said they had been prepared to go to jail since June 6 and alleged that the government was resorting to violence out of fear. 10 Oct ko poora desh aa raha hai. The claims came a day after a protest in Delhi during which around 110 people were detained, while about 15 police personnel were injured, according to police sources. The controversy intensified after a report in The Indian Express said Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections on at least 14 occasions over 10 months concerning electoral rolls, voter registration and the Election Commission’s technology systems.
In posts on X, the three leaders said they were prepared to face arrest and vowed that any government action would not stop their campaign. Das also claimed that the government was planning to arrest him, Dipke, Ranka and other CJP leaders, calling any such action “dictatorial”. He said the younger generation had become aware of the issues and would not accept such measures.
Dipke directly addressed Union home minister Amit Shah, writing: “Kitno ko arrest karoge Amit Shah? Some women personnel were also injured after being bitten during the protest. IYC national president Uday Bhanu Chib led the protest, with hundreds of workers raising slogans against the government amid heavy police deployment and barricading.
Earlier on Sunday, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) held a march from Raisina Road towards Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and accusing the Centre of shielding him.