Jantar Mantar 'Denotified' Overnight: AAP Urges Supreme Court to Step In
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj calls for Supreme Court intervention after the Centre allegedly denotified the Jantar Mantar protest site overnight.
The political temperature in the national capital has risen as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called upon the Supreme Court to intervene following the alleged overnight denotification of the Jantar Mantar protest site denotification by the Central government. Saurabh Bharadwaj, the AAP Delhi president, expressed grave concern over the move, suggesting that the judiciary must act swiftly to resolve the contention surrounding the historic protest hub.
Call for Judicial Intervention
Speaking on the development, Saurabh Bharadwaj highlighted that the decision to denotify the site happened abruptly, amidst an already tense environment regarding public demonstrations. He argued that the gravity of the situation necessitates an immediate verdict from the apex court to ensure that democratic rights are not curtailed.
"There was already significant contention surrounding the protests at Jantar Mantar. In the midst of this, the central government, overnight, de-notified the protest site at Jantar Mantar. Given the gravity of the situation, the Supreme Court should intervene and resolve this matter," Bharadwaj stated.
AAP Joins Forces with 'Cockroach Janata Party'
Beyond the legal battle over the protest site, the AAP has shifted its strategic focus toward a youth-led movement. The party has announced its support for the "Tiranga Lehrao" call initiated by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The CJP has called for the hoisting of the national flag at Connaught Place this Friday.
In a show of solidarity with the younger generation, Bharadwaj revealed that AAP has deferred its own scheduled protest from Thursday to Friday to integrate with the CJP's demonstration. He emphasized that the energy and voices of Gen-Z deserve the backing of every political entity in the country.
The Battle for the Tricolour
Bharadwaj was firm in his stance that the right to hoist the national flag is an inherent right of every citizen. He warned that any attempt by the police or the government to obstruct the youth from this act would be seen as an act of hostility toward the nation.
"No government or police force can prevent the youth of this country from hoisting the national flag within their own nation," he asserted, adding that those who attempt to stop the youth would effectively be identifying themselves as "enemies of the country."
Context of the Escalation
The decision to align with the CJP comes at a time of heightened tension. The "Tiranga Lehrao" event is scheduled for Friday, October 16, at 5 pm in Central Park, Connaught Place. This move follows reports of crackdowns on CJP activists, including the arrests of Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, as well as reported threats of action against Abhijeet Dipke.