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Connaught Place, Palika, Khan Market, Janpath to Remain Remain Shut in Delhi Amid CJP Protest

Delhi Police detained over 500 protesters as traders kept major markets shut over fears of violence and losses worth crores, officials said.

  • On Saturday, October 10, 2026, markets across New Delhi, including Connaught Place and Khan Market, remained shut amid Cockroach Janata Party protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
  • The Cockroach Janata Party called the demonstration to protest alleged voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6 used for voter registration.
  • Delhi Police detained over 500 protesters attempting to reach Jantar Mantar on Saturday, while protest-related disruptions affected business for the past four to five days.
  • Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the Modi government Saturday, alleging detentions turned the 'Mother of Democracy' into a 'Muzzled Democracy' and vowed to fight 'tooth and nail'.
  • New Delhi Traders Association President Atul Bhargav urged political parties to hold peaceful protests away from commercial areas, citing public safety risks and potential financial damage to businesses.
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The Week broke the news on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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