Prior permission mandatory for protests and rallies, says Ranchi Deputy Commissioner

Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri has issued guidelines mandating prior permission for protests and rallies, following student demonstrations over the JPSC and JSSC issues. In a social media post, Bhajantri explained that frequent sit-ins, protests, and public gatherings often occur without providing necessary information to the administration, potentially impacting law and order, public safety, and traffic.

He emphasized that while peaceful protest is a constitutional right, it must comply with applicable laws and directives. Organizers are required to submit details about the event's route, date, timing, and participant count. The Deputy Commissioner urged citizens to avoid spreading unverified information on social media, as anti-social elements are deliberately disseminating false narratives to incite unrest and create anarchy.

The Ranchi Police have also warned against believing unverified content and appealed for vigilance against such misinformation.