Delhi Police Detain CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Ahead Of ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ March | Video

Delhi Police apprehended Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), from his residence on Friday, mere minutes before he was set to lead the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in the capital. Earlier, the police had served Dipke a notice at his home, cautioning him against organizing the march without the necessary permissions.

This was Dipke's second detention in a single week; he was previously arrested upon his arrival in Delhi from Mumbai, protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of voter-list tampering during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The planned march gained momentum after the arrest of CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were briefly held in custody on October 13 after waving the national flag at Jantar Mantar.

The site had been officially declared non-protestable following its denotification. The arrests and the restrictions imposed have reignited debates about the legality of public demonstrations, especially those involving the display of the national flag. The Delhi Police visited Dipke's residence, delivering a notice under Section 163, which highlighted prohibitory orders in effect around Connaught Place, a bustling commercial district.

The notice also informed Dipke that the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) had denied permission for the march, emphasizing that any attempt to proceed would contravene the law. While the use of the national flag was not prohibited, the police reiterated that organizing a gathering without proper authorization would breach the restrictions and could lead to legal consequences.

Dipke, at 31 years old, was seen on a video in his living room, donning a white T-shirt featuring a portrait of Gandhi and jeans, as he engaged with the police officers. Seated on a yellow sofa, he questioned the legitimacy of the detention, asserting that while flag-waving was permissible, organizing a march without prior approval was deemed unlawful.