Bengaluru Police have denied permission for the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) to conduct a human chain protest near Town Hall on May 24, 2026, citing concerns over traffic congestion and public inconvenience. The CJP planned the demonstration to highlight pressing issues such as corruption, rising prices, and unemployment. Police officials emphasized that the city is already grappling with significant traffic problems, and allowing such a gathering would exacerbate the situation. Furthermore, they noted that no formal request for the protest had been submitted to the Greater Bengaluru Authority, and holding protests on public roads would violate a Karnataka High Court directive that restricts demonstrations to Freedom Park. This incident is not the first time the CJP has faced backlash; the group has come under scrutiny from the central government, which has labeled it a potential national security threat due to its provocative satire and growing influence among young social media users. The controversy raises important questions about free speech, online dissent, and the treatment of political satire in the context of governance and public discourse.