Swatantra Bhardwaj Arrest Explained: How Viral Podcast Sparked CJP, Bhim Army Outrage And His Arrest

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Published10 Sep 2026, 03:12 AM IST

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Swatantra Bhardwaj’s arrest has brought fresh focus to a Jantar Mantar assault case after remarks made by the Hindutva influencer on a viral podcast triggered widespread outrage. The controversy intensified as the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, and Bhim Army demanded action and raised questions over the earlier handling of the case. Watch full timeline.