Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) had called for a protest in Central Delhi on Saturday. The party's demands were questions on the functioning of the Election Commission, repeal of the Special Intensive Review (SIR) and repeal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) appointment law. A large number of CJP supporters arrived amid tight police security. The police took him into custody as soon as they got the chance.
During the demonstration, about 200 workers associated with right-wing and Hindutva organizations also reached there. Some people told in their introduction that they were from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. They raised slogans against CJP and in support of the police. According to the report, Delhi Police neither detained these workers nor took any action against them. This has raised questions on the police action.
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'Delhi Police, you play with sticks, we are with you'
Right wing activists raised slogans like 'Delhi Police you play sticks, we are with you'. During this, people associated with the Sangh attacked the protesters. Despite this the police has not taken any action. Delhi Police is seen standing as a silent spectator.
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Gauze on one class, only silence on another
When Khabargaon asked the police the reason for not taking action, the police did not give any answer. The reporter was asked to leave from there. The report said that Delhi Police was appealing to maintain peace in Central Delhi and was also talking about fair action.
However, later as pressure increased, Central Reserve Police Force personnel detained some workers. However, after the intervention of a senior worker, everyone was released.