-CJP Delhi Protest: Big decision before the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 10
-Police said – delay in application and violation of conditions in previous demonstrations became the reason
New Delhi. Delhi Police has refused to allow the proposed Cockroach Janata Party protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10 demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (CJP Delhi Protest). The police have cited delay in receiving the applications and non-compliance of the conditions laid down in previous protests as the main reasons for this. After this decision, questions are being raised whether CJP will protest in Delhi without permission like in Mumbai. At the same time, the police has made it clear that legal action will be taken against those who violate the prohibitory order.
Information was to be given 10 days in advance, application reached only 3 days ago
Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police Nupur Prasad told in the press conference on Friday that it is necessary to follow the prescribed procedure for organizing any major protest (CJP Delhi Protest). According to rules, organizers have to inform the police at least 10 days in advance, so that arrangements related to security, traffic and law and order can be made. According to the police, CJP The application for the proposed demonstration was submitted just 3 days in advance. It is challenging to make necessary arrangements in such a short period. For this reason the demonstration was not approved.
Also accused of breaking rules in previous demonstrations
The Joint Commissioner of Police said that CJP had been given permission to hold protests earlier also, but according to the police, the organizers did not follow the prescribed conditions and their written assurances. Police say that maintaining public safety and law and order is their priority. Keeping in mind the past experiences, it has been decided not to give permission this time.
Section 163 imposed in New Delhi, strict warning from police
In view of the proposed demonstration, security arrangements have been tightened in New Delhi area. Police told that Indian Civil Defense Code Prohibitory order is in force under section 163 of IPC. This provision empowers the administration to impose restrictions necessary for public peace and safety. Police have warned that legal action can be taken against the people concerned if they gather crowd or demonstrate in violation of orders in the restricted area. The deployment of security forces has been increased in Jantar Mantar and surrounding sensitive areas.
Movement demanding resignation of Gyanesh Kumar
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP Delhi Protest) has called for protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The organization and the opposition parties have called for a particularly thorough revision of the voter lists and Election Commission Questions have been raised regarding its functioning. The protesters allege that there were irregularities in the process of voter list revision. However, the government and the Election Commission have rejected these allegations and said that the purpose of the revision is to remove ineligible and duplicate names from the voter list. CJP has also earlier protested in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Now the organization has announced an agitation in the national capital.
Like Mumbai, will there be demonstration in Delhi also without permission?
CJP had also announced to organize a protest in Mumbai's Shivaji Park. The organization had demonstrated there despite not getting police permission. Now almost a similar situation has arisen in Delhi also. The organization's demonstration is proposed on October 10, while the police has refused permission. CJP co-convenor Saurav Das has also raised questions on the stand of Delhi Police regarding permission for the demonstration. In such a situation, now everyone's eyes are on the next step of the organizers. However, the final decision of the organization regarding protesting in Delhi without permission has not been confirmed.
Security increased in the capital before the demonstration
Delhi Police has intensified security preparations in view of the possible crowd. On the main roads of Jantar Mantar and New Delhi (CJP Delhi Protest) Police Surveillance has been increased. Additional security forces are being deployed at sensitive locations and entry routes. The administration is worried that the arrival of protesters in large numbers may affect traffic and public order. On the other hand, CJP supporters are calling the protests a democratic right. Now on October 10, it will be clear whether the organization tries to protest despite not getting police permission or changes its strategy.