The organisation held its gathering on Sunday at Malviya Smriti Bhawan, with convenor Ayan Bhatnagar outlining plans to challenge the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), whose campaign has brought protesters onto streets in Delhi and other cities. The new outfit says it does not intend to contest elections.
Bhatnagar accused CJP supporters of undermining confidence in constitutional institutions and disrupting commercial activity. He argued that objections to the Election Commission should be pursued through established legal and democratic procedures rather than confrontations that affect businesses and public order.
The allegations are disputed in the wider debate over electoral administration. CJP organisers say their demonstrations are intended to defend voting rights and demand accountability over changes to electoral rolls. They have called for Kumar’s resignation and the suspension of the Special Intensive Revision, an exercise undertaken by the Election Commission to update voter lists.
The Lal Hit organisation, whose name makes a satirical reference to an insect-control product, presented itself as a counterweight to the youth-led movement. Its meeting was also addressed by filmmakers Richa Gupta, Pawan Nagpal and Atul Gangwar.
A statement issued by the group urged younger citizens, including members of Generation Z, to participate in public affairs peacefully, communicate accurately and use lawful channels when challenging official decisions. It emphasised respect for the Constitution and the independence of institutions, including the Election Commission.
Bhatnagar said the organisation would hold gatherings of different sizes to present its arguments against the CJP. He maintained that its purpose was political mobilisation and public debate, not seeking representation through elections. The distinction matters because the word party appears in the names of both groups, although neither name alone establishes electoral registration.
The new group’s leaders also criticised the Congress and questioned suggestions that street demonstrations could force a change of government. Bhatnagar contended that even a large turnout did not automatically justify accepting protesters’ demands. Those assertions reflect the group’s position rather than any determination about the legitimacy of peaceful assembly.
Bhatnagar separately raised concerns about protests around Connaught Place, a major shopping and commercial district. He said demonstrations during the festive trading period could hurt businesses, particularly between Dussehra and Diwali. The extent of any financial losses attributable to the protests has not been independently established.
The outfit had previously staged a gathering at Janpath attended by approximately 200 people. Participants condemned alleged attacks on police personnel and abusive language directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Those allegations have not been established as findings against the CJP movement as a whole.
The competing campaigns have emerged amid disputes about the revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties and protest organisers allege that eligible voters have been removed and that documentation requirements may exclude vulnerable citizens. The Election Commission maintains that electoral roll revisions are necessary to ensure accurate lists and has rejected accusations that the process is designed to favour the ruling party.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has pressed for Kumar to step down and for the revision exercise to be halted. Demonstrators have also sought scrutiny of procedures used to add and remove voters. Their demands have attracted support from student organisations and some opposition politicians, while the authorities have imposed restrictions on gatherings at certain locations.
The dispute has also led to legal proceedings involving CJP activists. A special executive magistrate in Delhi on Monday extended the judicial custody of Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das by two days following their detention in connection with an attempted protest at Jantar Mantar. Their supporters have demanded their release and challenged the handling of the demonstrations.
The Lal Hit group’s statement called for allegations concerning political organisations, funding and possible unlawful activity to be assessed through documentary evidence and lawful investigations. It did not establish wrongdoing by any named organisation. The group also called for transparent procedures when contentious political claims are examined, saying public accusations should not substitute for evidence or official findings.
Its stated motto places the nation, constitutional respect and democracy at the centre of its identity. Organisers said future activity would include meetings and discussions aimed at putting their arguments before the public, including younger participants in the national capital.
