Anti-CEC protest: ‘Why is PM Modi shutting down Delhi to protect one man?’ asks CJP’s Dipke with Central Park shut ahead of ‘Tiranga’ march
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other youth groups organized a 'Tiranga' march in Delhi to protest the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Authorities closed Central Park in Connaught Place, leading to tensions and detentions.
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The protest highlights ongoing political friction regarding electoral processes and the government's management of public demonstrations in the capital.
Anti-CEC protest: ‘Why is PM Modi shutting down Delhi to protect one man?’ asks CJP’s Dipke with Central Park shut ahead of ‘Tiranga’ march left Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, with legal head Ratna Singh, addressing a press conference on October 16, 2026 PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/la7ru8/article71589923.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_16_2026_000001B.jpg New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke with legal head Ratna Singh address a press conference on Friday, October 16, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_16_2026_000001B) New Delhi Municipal Council cites 'administrative reasons' for closure; CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questions Prime Minister’s support for Chief Election Commissioner NEW DELHI Ahead of the Lehra Do Tiranga (Wave the Tricolour) demonstration called by youth organisations on Friday (October 16, 2026), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced that Central Park in Connaught Place will remain closed to the public on Friday and Saturday (October 17, 2026), citing “administrative reasons”.
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