UPDATED: Oct 14, 2026 12:14 IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to introspect over consecutive electoral defeats rather than blaming the SIR exercise. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of shielding intruders under the pretext of SIR, Shah warned that the Congress should prepare for a fourth consecutive defeat in the 2029 general elections, asserting that the National Democratic Alliance will return with a massive majority. Hitting back, Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned Shah's confidence regarding the 2029 election outcome, asking if it relied on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar remaining in office. Rahul Gandhi affirmed that the opposition's fight would persist until their end goal is achieved, alleging constitutional destruction. The opposition also challenged the government's stance on intruders, alleging that millions of votes were deleted and claiming the Election Commission has been compromised.
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CJP Leaders Sent to Tihar Jail for 5 Days Over Jantar Mantar Trespassing and Peace Bond Breach
Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been remanded in five-day judicial custody and sent to Tihar Jail following their production before a Special Executive Magistrate court in New Delhi. Delhi Police submitted that the leaders are repeat offenders who violated prohibitory orders under Section 163 and breached conditions of a one-year peace bond signed previously. The action follows an incident at Jantar Mantar, which authorities de-notified as a protest venue, where party members allegedly trespassed through private premises and obstructed deployed police personnel from discharging their lawful duties. Another associate, Ajit, was released upon furnishing a security bond with instructions to maintain public order. First Information Reports were registered at Connaught Place and Parliament Street police stations regarding the demonstration. The police also noted that social media was used to mobilise crowds to the high-security New Delhi district. Defense counsel may approach Patiala House Court for bail.
Delhi Police Arrest CJP Leaders At Jantar Mantar As Rahul Gandhi Slams Remand
The Delhi Police has issued a statement detailing action taken against members of the Cockroach Janta Party for trespassing and obstructing police personnel on duty on 13 October 2026 at Jantar Mantar. Police stated that Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Ajinkya Shinde, and 11 other members trespassed into the denotified protest site through private premises and obstructed officers. While 14 individuals were detained and booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Ranka, Das, and Shinde were arrested under preventive provisions due to alleged attempts to disturb peace and instigate others via social media. The Special Executive Magistrate remanded them to five days of judicial custody under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the police action, calling the jailing of youth an act of cowardice and asserting that Jantar Mantar belongs to the people of India.