Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has once again called for a protest in the national capital. He released a video message urging people to gather with the national flag at Central Park in Connaught Place at 5 pm on 16 October. Ahead of the planned demonstration, shopkeepers from the area approached the Delhi High Court seeking a ban on the protest. The court declined to restrain Dipke or the CJP from holding the event. However, the Delhi Police assured the court that it would take all necessary steps to control and regulate the activities of Abhijeet Dipke and his organisation.

What the Police Told the High Court

During the hearing, the Additional Solicitor General informed the bench that the Delhi Police would take every possible step in accordance with the law to control and regulate the proposed protest at Connaught Place. The High Court recorded this assurance. The petition had been filed by street vendors and traders from Palika Bazar who argued that a demonstration in the heart of Central Park would severely disrupt business. Counsel for the petitioners told the court that shops had already begun shutting down and that the timing coincided with the Dussehra weekend. The judges refused to issue a restraint order against the protest but made it clear that the police must maintain law and order.

Traders’ Concerns and Claims of Heavy Losses

Business associations and vendors in Connaught Place have expressed strong opposition to the planned gathering. The Chamber of Trade and Industry wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting that permission for the CJP’s “Lehra Do Tiranga” march be denied. Traders claimed that the earlier protest on 10 October had already caused losses of around ₹2,000 crore. They argued that repeated demonstrations in the commercial hub are hurting the livelihoods of lakhs of people dependent on the area’s trade and tourism.

Dipke’s Call and the Background of the Protest

In his video message, Abhijeet Dipke appealed to citizens to come with the Tiranga and asserted that waving the national flag is not a crime. He also urged those unable to reach Delhi to organise similar Tiranga marches in their own cities. The call comes days after CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were taken into custody. Earlier, on 10 October, Dipke himself along with Das and Ranka had been detained by police at the airport shortly after landing in Delhi. The CJP has been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral process.

Police Preparations and Law-and-Order Measures

The Delhi Police informed the court that adequate arrangements would be made to regulate the gathering and prevent any disruption. Special focus is expected on traffic management and security in the busy Connaught Place area. The High Court noted that Dipke had been served notice of the petition in advance but did not appear for the hearing. The matter has been listed for further consideration in November.

Conclusion: The Delhi High Court has refused to stop Abhijeet Dipke’s planned protest at Connaught Place while accepting the police’s assurance that all necessary measures will be taken to keep the situation under control. With traders worried about business losses and the CJP insisting on its right to peaceful demonstration, the capital remains on alert. Both sides will need to exercise restraint so that public order and commercial activity are not compromised.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When and where has Abhijeet Dipke called for the protest?
A: He has asked people to gather with the Tiranga at Central Park, Connaught Place, at 5 pm on 16 October.

Q2: What did the Delhi High Court order?
A: The court declined to restrain the protest but recorded the Delhi Police’s assurance that it would take all possible steps to control and regulate the event.

Q3: Why are traders opposing the demonstration?
A: They say protests disrupt business and claim the 10 October event caused losses of about ₹2,000 crore. The timing also coincides with the Dussehra weekend.

Q4: What is the main demand of the Cockroach Janata Party?
A: The CJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and electoral reforms.

Q5: What assurance did the police give the court?
A: The police stated that all necessary legal steps would be taken to control and regulate the activities of Abhijeet Dipke and the CJP.