Heavy security in Delhi ahead of CJP's 'Lehra do Tiranga' protest on October 16
Police and civic authorities tightened security and closed Central Park as the CJP called supporters to a 5 pm tricolour march.
- On Thursday, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau personnel were tracking his movements in Jhandewalan, fearing detention ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march at Connaught Place on Friday.
- The planned march aims to promote waving the national flag; Dipke compared the current situation to an October 10 protest, where he alleged authorities disrupted transport and internet services to block the gathering.
- Addressing a press conference in Jhandewalan on Thursday, Dipke claimed officers surrounded his residence and monitored visitors, while the New Delhi Municipal Council closed Central Park for October 16 and 17, citing administrative reasons.
- Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders in Connaught Place, citing law-and-order concerns and warning of legal consequences for violations, while the force previously arrested individuals like Saurav and Ashutosh for waving the Tricolour.
- Despite the warnings, Dipke insisted on proceeding with the 5 pm march, declaring "We are ready for it" regarding potential jail time for waving the Tricolour.
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NEW DELHI — Thousands of 'cockroach' protesters are set to return to the streets of Delhi on Friday after a court refused to issue an order restraining the youth-led movement seeking electoral reforms, days after police prevented their last mass demonstration and two of their leaders were sent to jail.The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called on supporters to gather at Central Park in Connaught Place, a busy commercial district. The call follow…
Ahead of the CJP's "Lahara Do Tiranga" march, the New Delhi Municipal Council has ordered Central Park in Connaught Place to be closed to the public on October 16 and 17. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a march here on October 16 at 5 pm.
Delhi HC refuses to restrain CJP protest at Connaught Place on 16 Oct, takes police assurance on record
The Delhi High Court declined to stop the Cockroach Janta Party’s planned Connaught Place protest, recording the police’s assurance that they would take necessary steps to regulate it. The court listed the petition for further hearing on November 3.
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