"We will agitate": CJP's Abhijeet Dipke says Jantar Mantar protest will go ahead despite no police permission
Cockroach Janta Party activist Abhijeet Dipke vows to proceed with the Jantar Mantar protest on October 10 despite Delhi Police denying permission.
In a defiant stance against law enforcement, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke has declared that the organization will proceed with its planned protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10, even though the Delhi Police has officially denied permission for the demonstration.
Defiance Against Police Restrictions
Speaking on the upcoming demonstration, Dipke expressed a total lack of fear regarding potential legal consequences. He asserted that activists are fully prepared to face arrest or detention to voice their grievances. "Arrest me, detain me!" Dipke challenged, noting that fellow activists like Saurabh and Ashutosh are also ready to face the consequences of their actions.
Dipke questioned the necessity of seeking permission for a protest at a designated site, citing Article 19 of the Constitution as the foundation for their right to assemble. He further criticized the authorities, questioning why the government appears "scared of the youth in the country."
Controversy Over Public Inconvenience and Governance
The activist launched a sharp critique of the government's handling of public order, accusing authorities of creating more chaos than they prevent. He pointed out a perceived hypocrisy in the government's reasoning for denying permission.
"On one hand, you say that due to the protest, people are facing inconvenience, and on the other hand, you shut down all the metro, you shut down all the railways, you block all the roads. Now, won't there be inconvenience for people?" Dipke remarked, questioning if Delhi belongs to the leadership or is their "ancestral property."
He also directed his criticism toward the Chief Election Commissioner, questioning the accountability of the CEC and suggesting that the government's fear of the protest is significant enough to impact the "blood pressure" of top leaders like Narendra Modi and Amit Shah.
Delhi Police Denies Permission Citing Safety Concerns
The decision to reject the protest application was based on several regulatory and safety concerns. Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police, Nupur Prasad, explained that the application submitted by CJP co-convener Saurabh Das was considered insufficient for the following reasons:
- Short Notice: The application was received on October 7 for a protest scheduled for October 10, failing to meet the mandatory 10-day advance notice requirement.
- Past Non-Compliance: The police noted that during previous protests, the CJP failed to follow lawful directions and undertakings provided by the authorities.
- Public Safety and Traffic: Concerns regarding law and order, public safety, and the regulation of traffic in the New Delhi area were central to the decision.
Furthermore, the police highlighted that Section 163 of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) is currently in operation in the New Delhi area, allowing for preventive restrictions to maintain public order and safety.