CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Hails Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka After Their Release from Tihar Jail

Yugcharan News / 22-10-2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday, October 21, welcomed the release of its leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after a Special Executive Magistrate ordered their release following the expiry of their judicial custody in connection with a protest held at Jantar Mantar on October 14. Party founder Abhijeet Dipke praised the two leaders, describing them as “much, much bigger leaders” than himself, while the party’s legal head, Ratna Singh, said the decision should have been taken earlier.

The release marked a significant development for the party, whose leaders had been in custody following the October 14 protest in New Delhi. Das and Ranka emerged from Tihar Jail on Wednesday carrying the national flag, according to reports from the scene. Their release was ordered by the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM), bringing their period of judicial custody to an end.

The party welcomed the order and used the occasion to express support for the two leaders. Dipke’s remarks highlighted the importance the CJP attaches to Das and Ranka within its organisation, while Singh’s response indicated that the party’s legal team believed the release should not have been delayed.

CJP Welcomes Magistrate’s Release Order

The Cockroach Janta Party welcomed the Special Executive Magistrate’s decision to release Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The order came after their judicial custody expired in connection with the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar.

The party’s response was led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, who publicly praised the two leaders following their release. His description of Das and Ranka as leaders who were “much, much bigger” than him conveyed his appreciation for their role in the party.

Dipke’s remarks also placed the focus on the two released leaders rather than on his own position as the party’s founder. By acknowledging their standing within the organisation, he presented their release as an important moment for the party.

However, the available details do not specify the full circumstances surrounding the October 14 protest, the precise allegations against the two leaders, or the complete reasoning recorded in the magistrate’s order. Those aspects therefore remain distinct from the confirmed information about their release and the party’s reaction.

Legal Head Says Decision Should Have Come Earlier

Ratna Singh, the CJP’s legal head, welcomed the release but maintained that the decision should have been made earlier.

Her response reflected the party’s position that the two leaders should not have remained in custody until the expiry of the judicial custody period. The statement also underscored the legal dimension of the development, as the release followed an order by the Special Executive Magistrate.

The available report does not provide further details of the legal arguments presented by the party, the submissions made before the magistrate, or any specific grounds cited in the release order. It would therefore be premature to draw conclusions about the merits of the underlying proceedings or the legal reasoning behind the decision.

The distinction is important because an order releasing individuals from custody does not, by itself, establish the outcome of any separate or continuing legal proceedings. The precise legal status of the case would depend on the relevant court records and any subsequent orders.

Das and Ranka Walk Out of Tihar Jail Carrying National Flag

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were seen holding the national flag as they emerged from Tihar Jail on October 21. The image of the two leaders leaving the prison became a prominent part of the coverage of their release.

Their release followed the expiry of judicial custody in the case linked to the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar. The Special Executive Magistrate’s order provided the basis for their release, according to the report.

Tihar Jail, located in Delhi, is among the country’s major prison complexes and houses people detained or serving sentences in a range of cases. The release of the two CJP leaders drew attention because of their political association and the party leadership’s public response.

Nevertheless, the available information does not establish whether the release order imposed any additional conditions, whether further proceedings are pending, or whether the two leaders face any other legal restrictions. Such details would need to be confirmed through official documentation.

October 14 Jantar Mantar Protest at the Centre of the Case

The custody of Das and Ranka was connected to a protest held at Jantar Mantar on October 14. The location in central Delhi is known for demonstrations and public gatherings on political, social and civic issues.

The available report identifies the protest as the event connected with the proceedings that led to the two leaders being placed in judicial custody. However, it does not provide a detailed account of the protest’s purpose, the number of participants, the issues raised by demonstrators, or the specific events that preceded the custody order.

Without those details, the circumstances of the protest should not be characterised beyond what has been reported. In particular, the connection between the protest and the legal proceedings should not be treated as proof of wrongdoing by either leader.

The subsequent release order is a separate procedural development. The fact that Das and Ranka were released after the expiry of judicial custody does not, on the information available, establish whether the case has been concluded or whether further action is expected.

Dipke’s Remarks Highlight Party Solidarity

Dipke’s statement praising Das and Ranka was one of the central political responses to their release. By calling them “much, much bigger leaders” than himself, the CJP founder publicly recognised their standing within the organisation.

The remarks also reflected a message of solidarity at a time when the two leaders had returned from custody. For political organisations, the release of prominent members can become an occasion to reaffirm internal support and draw attention to the legal circumstances surrounding their detention.

In this case, however, the available details do not include a broader statement from Dipke explaining the party’s next steps, its assessment of the legal proceedings, or whether it intends to pursue any additional legal remedies.

Similarly, there is no detailed response from the authorities involved in the case in the information available. The magistrate’s release order and the CJP leadership’s reaction remain the principal confirmed developments in the reported episode.

What Happens Next?

The immediate development is the release of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka from Tihar Jail following the Special Executive Magistrate’s order. The CJP has welcomed the decision, with Dipke praising the two leaders and legal head Ratna Singh arguing that the release should have come earlier.

Further clarity about the case would depend on the details of the underlying proceedings, including the nature of the allegations, the legal grounds for custody, the reasoning recorded in the release order and whether any subsequent hearings or directions have been scheduled.

Until those details are established, the release should be understood in its specific procedural context rather than as a final determination of every issue connected with the October 14 protest.

For now, the party has publicly welcomed the return of its two leaders, while the precise legal implications of the order remain dependent on the official record.