Abhijeet Dipke Free to Hold 'Lehra Do Tiranga' Rally at CP, Delhi Police Vows Action Against Violations

The Delhi Police has assured the Delhi High Court that it will take “all possible measures” to maintain law and order during a protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke at Connaught Place on Friday, October 16. The court, however, did not restrain Dipke from holding the proposed gathering.

The assurance came during a hearing on a petition raising concerns over the planned demonstration at Central Park in Connaught Place. The police said it would remain vigilant and take necessary steps to manage the gathering and prevent any disruption.

Dipke Calls for Tricolour Gathering at 5 pm

Dipke has called on supporters to gather at Central Park at 5 pm on Friday under the slogan “Lehra Do Tiranga”, urging them to carry the national flag. He has also appealed to people unable to reach Delhi to organise similar flag marches in their respective cities.

The proposed gathering follows the arrest of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were sent to five days of judicial custody after a protest at Jantar Mantar. Dipke has maintained that waving the Tricolour should not be treated as a crime.

Petition Raises Concerns Over Public Disruption

The petition was filed by Anil Kumar Gupta, a licensed street vendor at Palika Bazar. It raised concerns that the proposed demonstration could affect traders, commercial activity, traffic movement and public access around Connaught Place, particularly during the festive season.

The police is preparing security and traffic arrangements for the gathering. The High Court recorded the police's assurance but did not impose a blanket restraint on Dipke or CJP from holding the proposed protest. The matter is scheduled for further consideration on November 3.

Jantar Mantar Restrictions Behind Fresh Protest Call

The latest call comes amid tensions over the removal of Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest sites. Police had arrested Das and Ranka after they allegedly crossed barricades and entered the area without authorisation during a demonstration in which slogans demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation were raised.

The protests are linked to allegations of irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Election Commission has rejected allegations of wrongdoing.

The police assurance does not amount to a ban on the Connaught Place gathering. It indicates that officers intend to monitor the event and respond to any violations of the law while the proposed protest remains unrestrained by the court.