CEC row LIVE: CJP’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest today; traffic advisory issued in Delhi
Protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls are expected to intensify on Friday, with a proposed gathering at Central Park in Connaught Place.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has planned its ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march in Delhi and a separate rally in Mumbai.
Delhi Police has urged people to stay away from the gathering, while the Delhi Traffic Police warned that traffic movement on certain roads in and around Connaught Place could be affected from 3 pm onwards.
In an advisory posted on X, the Delhi Traffic Police said the gathering had been proposed by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Central Park on October 16.
It advised commuters to plan their journeys accordingly, allow sufficient travel time, use public transport wherever possible and follow directions issued by traffic personnel.
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Abhijeet Dipke alleges Republic TV journalist attacked female member
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke posted a picture on his X handle, showing the bruises on the body of a female member from the protests, who allegedly was struck by Republic TV journalists, who were escorted out from yesterday's CJP-AISA-SFI media briefing for creating a ruckus.
The Republic reporter who tried to disrupt yesterday’s press conference also struck one of our female members with his elbow.This is the gold standard of Republic’s journalism: goons masquerading as journalists. https://t.co/949rQdxdku
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) October 16, 2026 -
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Delhi Ramlila committee to burn 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravana on Dussehra
The Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee will burn a 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy alongside those of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad during Dussehra celebrations in the national capital this year, with the insect symbolising "filth and unhygienic" conditions.
Ashok Goel Devaraha, president of the Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee and Model Town MLA, said the decision was taken to highlight the "need to eliminate filth" from homes, neighbourhoods and society at large. - ANI -
NSUI chief alleges police brutality against women, says 'we are not afraid, nor will we back down'
National Students' Union of India (NSUI) national president Vinod Jakhar on Friday claimed that he and several party workers had been detained at different police stations in Delhi.
NSUI president alleged police brutality against women and said the detention of party workers would not deter them from raising their voice.In a post on X, Jakhar shared a video with a caption, “The police cannot suppress our voice by detaining us. We are not afraid, nor will we back down from our questions. We will fight strongly against the police brutality on women!”
पुलिस द्वारा हमे हिरासत में रखकर हमारी आवाज़ को दबाया नहीं जा सकता। हम डरने वाले नहीं हैं, न ही अपने सवालों से पीछे हटने वाले हैं।महिलाओं पे पुलिस की बर्बरता के ख़िलाफ़ मजबूती से लड़ेंगे !@RahulGandhi @priyankagandhi https://t.co/IRYvVHELOO
— VINOD JAKHAR (@VinodJakharIN) October 16, 2026 -
Delhi security tightens in Jantar Mantar
The security personnel deployed in Jantar Mantar have been tightened amid the planned CJP march today.
VIDEO | Delhi: Security remains tightened at Jantar Mantar area.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/mtwftqDiF5
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 16, 2026 -
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NSUI workers detained
#WATCH | Delhi: Several NSUI workers were detained by law enforcement authorities after staging a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station. https://t.co/b80SM1PZl1
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'What will they shut down next?,' asks Prashant Bhushan
First they shut down Central Delhi because the youth announced a protest against vote chori at Jantar Mantar. Now they have shut down Central Park of Connaught Place because the youth have given a call for hoisting the National flag there.What will they shut down next? https://t.co/mk2gSsVclp
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) October 15, 2026 -
Visuals after NDMC closes Central Park for two days
Central Park remained closed on Friday and Saturday after the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced a temporary shutdown.VIDEO | Delhi: Morning visuals from Connaught Place, Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Sansad Marg.Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has called on people to join the 'Lehra do Tiranga' march today carrying the national flag at Central Park, Connaught Place.The NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) said Central Park would remain shut on Friday and Saturday.#DelhiNews #ConnaughtPlace(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 16, 2026 -
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Security tightened near Connaught place
#WATCH | Delhi: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Connaught Place’s Central Park today.Security forces have been deployed in and around the area to maintain law and order.(Morning Visuals from CP) https://t.co/PgxHEQK6pi
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Dipke says may be detained
Abhijeet Dipke said police may detain him and claimed police and sleuths are watching him at home.
Addressing a press conference late Thursday night, Dipke said he was ready to go to jail for waving the national flag if he has to.
🚨IMPORTANT🚨Delhi Police and IB are going to arrest me!If waving our Indian flag is crime then I am ready to face jail. If you have guts arrest me from here.When did waving Indian flag become a crime?Narendra Modi should note I am not afraid of him put me in jail if you want.@abhijeet_dipke
— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) October 15, 2026"Tomorrow, we will peacefully go and wave the Tiranga. As the citizens of this country, if you consider this to be a crime, then you are the biggest traitor," Dipke said.
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NDMC closes Connaught Place Central Park
Ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Lehra Do Tiranga" rally on Friday, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced that Central Park in Connaught Place will be closed to the public today and tomorrow for "administrative reasons."
Delhi Police said a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is already in force in Connaught Place and surrounding areas.
It appealed to protestors not to violate the BNSS order but added that it "may consider making arrangements to permit a select group of individuals to gather at a suitable location for the purpose of carrying the national flag and singing the national anthem"
If in the next 12 hours we keep changing the location ?Kya Fattu PM pura Delhi lockdown kardega ? https://t.co/CzMF0okY1j
— Aishe (ঐশী) (@aishe_ghosh) October 15, 2026 -
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Traffic Police issues advisory
Traffic movement on certain roads in and around Connaught Place is likely to be affected from 3 pm on Friday in view of a proposed gathering at Central Park, Connaught Place, by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), the Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisory.
In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police stated, "In view of a proposed gathering at Central Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi, on October 16, traffic movement on certain roads in and around Connaught Place is likely to be affected from 03:00 PM onwards." -
'Do we need to take permission to wave our Indian flag?' asks Dipke
Do we need to take permission to wave our Indian flag?🇮🇳 belongs to the 1.3 Billion people of this country and not the Delhi police. We will wave it where we want!@abhijeet_dipke https://t.co/QLmwghGw7y
— Cockroach Janta Party - CJP (@Cockroachisback) October 15, 2026
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