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CJP Calls Delhi Protest Security Clampdown ‘Making of an Emergency’
The Cockroach Janta Party wanted to hold a protest in Delhi against election chief Gyanesh Kumar.
It planned to gather at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, but Delhi Police did not give permission.
The party said there were many police officers and that travel might be disrupted.
Its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, also alleged that people were being stopped from joining the protest.
He said he was willing to be arrested and that people should be able to protest peacefully.
A spokesperson asked protesters to stay peaceful and bring a copy of the Constitution.
Left-wing parties also criticized the restrictions.
The police’s reasons for denying permission are not given in the article.
A court said it would consider a related petition on October 12, but did not hear it urgently.
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a Saturday protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but Delhi Police denied permission.
CJP cited more than 30,000 police personnel deployed in Delhi, possible closure of 57 metro stations, and trains to New Delhi and Nizamuddin stations cancelled from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Founder Abhijeet Dipke accused authorities of restricting transport, roads and internet and of detaining or warning people; these claims were presented as his allegations.
Dipke said he was prepared to be detained or arrested and argued that peaceful protest is a fundamental right; CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka urged protesters to remain peaceful and carry the Constitution.
Left parties condemned the restrictions as an attack on constitutional rights, while the Delhi High Court declined an urgent hearing on an Indian Youth Congress plea and said it would list the petition on October 12.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party and its founder Abhijeet Dipke; Delhi Police; left parties; and the Indian Youth Congress.
- What
- CJP planned a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but police denied permission amid reported security and transport restrictions.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other areas of Delhi.
- When
- The protest was planned for Saturday. The Delhi High Court said it would list the Indian Youth Congress petition on October 12.
- Why
- CJP said it was protesting against Gyanesh Kumar and alleged restrictions on peaceful protest; the police’s reason for denying permission is not stated.
Critics of the restrictions
Police and authorities
Protest restrictions
Critics of the restrictions
CJP and left parties described the reported security and transport restrictions as excessive and an infringement on the right to peaceful protest.
Police and authorities
Delhi Police denied permission for the protest, but the article does not provide its reasons or a response to the criticism.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Founder
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Protest target
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Planned venue and day
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi, on Saturday
- Police decision
- Delhi Police denied permission for the protest
- Restrictions cited by CJP
- More than 30,000 police personnel; 57 metro stations may remain closed; trains to New Delhi and Nizamuddin stations were reported cancelled from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Court update
- Delhi High Court declined an urgent hearing on the Indian Youth Congress plea and said it would list the petition on October 12.
Quotes
Cockroach Janta Party
Political pressure group that planned the protest.
“Detaining, arresting and beating people for a protest that hasn’t even begun yet? The chaos this government has unleashed will shake the very thrones it sits on, sooner than they think.”
telegraphindia.com
“The dictator would rather shut down the entire national capital and inconvenience millions of citizens than allow a peaceful protest at a designated protest site.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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