CJP founder Dipke says police are monitoring him ahead of flag protest
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, warned that police are keeping him under surveillance and he might be taken into custody before the planned flag-waving demonstration at Connaught Place.
Dipke questioned the authorities' decision to close a park, arguing they cannot block every potential protest site. He said police are watching him closely and that he could be detained overnight or on Friday morning. The warning comes as his party prepares a national-flag rally in Delhi's Connaught Place. He expressed concern over the ability of law enforcement to pre-emptively restrict demonstrations.
Why it matters
The statement signals potential police action that could impact a planned political protest in Delhi.
How this story developed
- Oct 12 Delhi removes Jantar Mantar as protest site, designates three new venues
- Oct 14 CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained near Jantar Mantar after the police announced its denotification.
- Oct 14 Leader Dipke urged supporters to gather at Central Park in Delhi on Oct. 16 with the national flag, after two protesters were placed in judicial custody for a Jantar Mantar demonstration.
- Oct 15 American OCI holder Imran Khan was instructed to exit India by Oct 28 after BJP leader Kirit Somaiya raised objections to his involvement in a Mumbai demonstration demanding the chief election commissioner’s resignation.
- Oct 15 BJP representatives praised the enforcement action against Khan.
- Oct 16 Delhi High Court refused to grant an injunction against the CJP rally.
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