Politics · Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, India · October 15, 2026

Delhi court remands Cockroach Janta Party spokespeople

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 13, 8:00 PM ET

A New Delhi court remanded Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, spokespeople for the Cockroach Janta Party, in custody for five days after they were detained for entering the restricted Jantar Mantar protest site.

Why it matters

The case touches on limits to protest in India's capital.

Background

Jantar Mantar is New Delhi's designated protest site, with access subject to restrictions. The Cockroach Janta Party is a small political group.

The story so far

1. Oct 10New Delhi locked down to block Gen Z party rally
2. Oct 11Delhi locked down to block Gen Z protest; court frees leaders
3. Oct 12Indian court frees Cockroach Janta Party leaders
4. Oct 14Delhi court remands Cockroach Janta Party leaders after protest
5. Oct 15Delhi court remands Cockroach Janta Party spokespeople
6. Oct 16Cockroach Janta Party leader detained in Delhi before march
7. Oct 17India detains 'Cockroach' party leader as youth protests swell
8. Oct 18India's handling of protesters and media draws scrutiny

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Sources

• RFI ↗October 14, 2026

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