CJP vows to continue protests, calls fresh Jantar Mantar march on Sunday
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday vowed to continue protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, announcing another demonstration at Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, even as the Delhi Traffic Police warned of possible restrictions across New Delhi and central Delhi.
Addressing a press conference after police detained protesters, activists and political leaders during Saturday's demonstrations, Ajinkya Shinde, the CJP's national organisation in-charge, said the party would not retreat despite the detentions.
"The government must have thought we will return home after the detentions today.
This fear of Modi, Shah shows we have won half the fight," said Shinde, who's leading the protest as key members of CJP remain under detention.
"As many people as you detain, we will not go back till Gyanesh Kumar resigns.
We will head to Jantar Mantar again at 10 am tomorrow," Shinde said.
He urged people to join the ...
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