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Over 6,000 Police and 220 CAPF Units Mobilised as CJP Plans Tiranga March in Delhi
Reported by Imran Qureshi (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - National ·
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More than 6,000 Delhi Police officers and 220 Central Armed Police Force units have been positioned around Connaught Place as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) prepares for its 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally at Central Park on Friday, October 16.
Police Deployment
The New Delhi Municipal Council ordered Central Park closed on October 16‑17 for the protest. Delhi Police warned that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are in force and the march has no permission. Traffic on several roads near Connaught Place was expected to be affected from 3 p.m. that day. The police said a limited number of participants could carry the national flag and sing the anthem at a designated spot.
Journalist Detentions
The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that at least 43 journalists were temporarily detained and some assaulted while covering protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune and Mumbai on October 10‑11. Authorities seized five phones, forced a journalist to delete footage and moved detainees up to 65 km away. Journalist Rana Ayyub said police beat her with a baton; Ryan Thomas of The Caravan reported a head injury and a slap. Detentions continued despite a Supreme Court assurance on October 11 that journalists would not be impeded.
Political Reactions
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he was under watch and could be detained, adding he would accept jail for waving the tricolour. AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj announced a "Tiranga Yatra" near Rashtrapati Bhavan. West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh accused the CJP of disrupting Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Rahul Gandhi that democracy is not a licence for chaos. The Supreme Court declined to hear an urgent plea against the NDMC park closure.
Context
The protest reflects a broader pattern of political rallies facing tight police controls and legal challenges in India, especially when they intersect with religious festivals and election‑related protests.
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Over 6,000 Police and 220 CAPF Units Mobilised as CJP Plans Tiranga March in Delhi
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What Happened
The Cockroach Janata Party scheduled a "Lehra Do Tiranga" rally at Central Park in Connaught Place on October 16. Police deployed over 6,000 officers and 220 CAPF units, enforced prohibitory orders and closed the park, while journalists covering earlier protests faced arrests and assaults.
Why It Matters
The event highlights the clash between political expression and public order enforcement in India. Detentions of journalists raise concerns about press freedom, especially after a Supreme Court assurance that they should not be impeded. The involvement of high‑profile politicians and the timing during major religious festivals add pressure on the government to balance democratic rights with communal harmony.
What Happens Next
The Supreme Court may review the police actions if further legal challenges arise. Journalists and opposition parties are likely to monitor compliance with the court's assurances, while the CJP may proceed with the march despite the lack of permission, potentially prompting additional police measures.
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