Delhi Police Vows Action Against CJP Ahead of Tricolour Assembly at Connaught Place
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Delhi Police has pledged to take action against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke ahead of a planned Tricolour gathering at Central Park in Connaught Place on Friday, October 16. The proposed assembly follows the detention and judicial custody of two CJP leaders after a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Why CJP Has Called For A Tricolour Gathering
Dipke has urged people to assemble at Central Park with the national flag at 5 pm on Friday, arguing that waving the Tricolour should not be treated as a crime. He has also appealed to people unable to reach Delhi to organise similar flag marches in their own cities.
The announcement came after CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody and lodged in Tihar Jail. The police action followed their alleged entry into the restricted Jantar Mantar area without authorisation.
What Delhi Police Has Said
Delhi Police is preparing its response to the proposed gathering, with senior officers expected to discuss security arrangements and possible traffic restrictions around Connaught Place. The authorities are assessing how to manage the assembly and prevent disruption in central Delhi.
The planned gathering comes amid tensions over restrictions on demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, which has been removed from the list of designated protest sites. Police have cited concerns over public order and previous demonstrations while defending restrictions on protests.
CJP Leaders' Arrests And The Wider Protest
Das and Ranka were detained after allegedly crossing barricades and entering Jantar Mantar without permission while raising slogans demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They were subsequently remanded to five days of judicial custody over allegations of trespass and violations of undertakings to maintain peace.
The protests are linked to opposition allegations of irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission and the ruling BJP have faced criticism from opposition parties over the process, while the controversy has intensified calls for accountability and the right to peaceful protest.
