Security stepped up in India's capital for 'cockroach' movement rally
Police deployed more than 6,000 personnel and 220 CAPF companies as the march drew opposition from traders and officials, who warned of disruptions.
- On Friday, Delhi Police blocked Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke from holding a "Lehra Do Tiranga" march at Connaught Place, serving him a notice citing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
- The protest aimed to support two CJP leaders detained for five days after demonstrating at Jantar Mantar, as activists demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged voter list revisions favoring the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Authorities deployed more than 6,000 personnel and 220 companies of Central Armed Police Forces to secure the capital, while the New Delhi Municipal Council closed Central Park for two days citing "administrative reasons."
- Dipke maintained that questioning those in power is "not anarchy" but a fundamental democratic right, though police warned proceeding with the march would invite legal action and offered a "suitable place" for a smaller gathering.
- The "cockroach" movement has become a significant political challenge for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in power, while traders have petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent protests they claim "would cause severe loss.
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