Centre Orders Alert Ahead of CJP Mobilisation in Delhi
Union Home Secretary directs states and UTs to coordinate with Delhi Police to prevent disruption ahead of CJP mobilisation at Jantar Mantar.
In a significant move to maintain public tranquillity, the Union Home Ministry has issued urgent directives to all States and Union Territories to implement immediate preventive measures. This comes in anticipation of a proposed mobilisation by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, scheduled for October 10.
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, through an official communication, emphasized the need for seamless coordination between state authorities and the Delhi Police to pre-empt any potential breaches of law and order.
Protest Categorically Rejected
The tension stems from a request submitted by the CJP for an assembly at Jantar Mantar. However, the Delhi Police have officially rejected this request. According to the Home Secretary, the prohibition is based on several critical factors:
- Procedural Non-compliance: The request failed to meet the necessary administrative requirements.
- Supreme Court Mandates: The assembly violates binding directions issued by the Supreme Court in a July 2018 Writ Petition, which dictates strict protocols for gatherings in the sensitive Jantar Mantar area.
- History of Disruption: The letter noted that the CJP and its affiliated organisations have a documented history of failing to comply with lawful directions during previous events.
The Ministry highlighted that past mobilisations by the group from various states into the national capital have allegedly led to significant damage to both public and private property, as well as major disruptions to public order.
Intelligence Reports Warn of Unauthorised Entry
The directive was not merely a routine precaution. The Home Secretary cited credible intelligence inputs suggesting that the CJP and its supporters intend to defy statutory orders. Despite the official prohibition, there are indications that the group plans to attempt unauthorised entry into Delhi from multiple states and Union Territories to disturb the peace.
To counter this threat, the Centre has ordered the following:
- Real-time Intelligence Sharing: Continuous communication must be maintained between state/UT intelligence agencies, border transit authorities, and the Delhi Police.
- Safeguarding Infrastructure: Immediate steps must be taken to protect critical infrastructure and ensure public tranquillity is not breached.
- Coordinated Action: States must operationalise preventive measures within the legal framework to stop any attempts to bypass the ban.
A Non-Negotiable Imperative
The Ministry of Home Affairs has made it clear that the maintenance of law and order is a "non-negotiable constitutional imperative." The letter calls for strict and uncompromising execution of these directions to uphold the rule of law and prevent any attempts to undermine public safety during the proposed mobilisation.