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Connaught Place on high alert for CJP’s Oct 16 rally. Central Park is shut, with traffic curbs on 21 roads & Section 163 BNSS enforced.
Central Delhi is on alert on Friday (Oct 16), as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has called a "Lehra Do Tiranga" protest at Central Park in Connaught Place. The gathering is expected to begin at 5 pm, while traffic restrictions around the area may start from 3 pm.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced that Central Park will remain closed to the public on October 16 and 17. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of congestion and diversions on 21 roads and stretches across central Delhi, with arrangements likely to change depending on the situation on the ground. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are in force in Connaught Place and adjoining areas.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Prominent trade associations across the national capital, including the Federation Lajpat Nagar Traders Association, the Automotive Parts Merchants Association (APMA), and the Sarojini Market Shop-Keepers Association (SMSA), wrote letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to protect their livelihoods following heavy financial losses caused by recent protests.
The traders highlighted that the protest calls surrounding October 10 created an atmosphere of disruption and panic, scaring customers away from major markets for 4 to 5 days both before and after the event.
Expressing deep anxiety over the ongoing festive season, spanning October, November, and December (including Navratri, Dhanteras, and Diwali), the business bodies urged the Prime Minister, the Central Government, and the Judiciary to immediately ban all protests and marches in Delhi’s commercial hubs to safeguard the public and local economy.
They are demanding an immediate ban on large-scale protests in central commercial hubs and seeking stronger measures to protect their livelihoods after incurring staggering losses estimated at ₹2,000 crore.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Delhi protests | Various trade and business organisations write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over their losses due to the recenr protests in the city, also demand his intervention in the matter to protect their interests. https://t.co/AC7VWroh07</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111042027110670623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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India following his participation in the CJP-led protest at August Kranti Maidan. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kiran shared a post about Imran being asked to leave the country by the end of October. Reacting to the post, she wrote, "Wah, now it's Mumbai Police?"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | CJP's ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest | Delhi: DCP Special Cell Narra Chaitanya says, "All arrangements are in place. We will ensure that the situation is peaceful. As of now, you can see that the situation is very peaceful." https://t.co/Ak1YsxV3jh</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111031457213030789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | Delhi: Heavy security deployment at Connaught Place, ahead of CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke's call for a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Connaught Place’s Central Park. https://t.co/eTmx3JuJjz</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111026152240460133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | Delhi: Amid the protests in Delhi, Khan Market Traders Association President Sanjeev Mehra says, "...Markets should have been bustling due to the festive season and the upcoming wedding season. But the customers are missing from the markets. So, we are suffering losses here. Delhi Police blocks roads for safety, as they claim. We were so troubled that we had no option but to write to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Commerce Minister, MPs and everyone else, requesting them to put an end to this. That is why the Delhi Police took a decision not to allow protests at Jantar Mantar. It is a good decision because if there are no protests at Jantar Mantar, roads need not be closed. Then there would be no apprehension among people. Their biggest stubbornness is to protest at this particular spot and that is causing us a lot of trouble. That is why we even filed a petition before the Supreme Court...If we are not heard, we would like to state that we are descendants of the 1947 generation. Our parents have told us of that time. We should not have a similar situation...Your aim is not Gyanesh Kumar but the Government itself...We have suffered a loss of about Rs 200-300 Crores so far, as this is the festive season..."</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111018762485043262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi Police have reached Abhijeet Dipke's residence to serve him a notice. The notice states that Section 163 is in effect in Connaught Place and there is no permission from NDMC for the Tiranga Yatra; if he still goes ahead to CP, it would be a violation of Section 163 and attract legal action: Delhi Police Sources
Delhi Police have arrived at CJP founder Abhijit Dipke’s residence on Rani Jhansi Road.
The police have come to serve a notice to Dipke, instructing that the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ should not be held, as Section 163 of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) is currently in effect. Approximately 15 to 20 police personnel have arrived.
Central Delhi is on alert on Friday (Oct 16), as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has called a "Lehra Do Tiranga" protest at Central Park in Connaught Place. The gathering is expected to begin at 5 pm, while traffic restrictions around the area may start from 3 pm.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced that Central Park will remain closed to the public on October 16 and 17. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of congestion and diversions on 21 roads and stretches across central Delhi, with arrangements likely to change depending on the situation on the ground. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are in force in Connaught Place and adjoining areas.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Prominent trade associations across the national capital, including the Federation Lajpat Nagar Traders Association, the Automotive Parts Merchants Association (APMA), and the Sarojini Market Shop-Keepers Association (SMSA), wrote letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to protect their livelihoods following heavy financial losses caused by recent protests.
The traders highlighted that the protest calls surrounding October 10 created an atmosphere of disruption and panic, scaring customers away from major markets for 4 to 5 days both before and after the event.
Expressing deep anxiety over the ongoing festive season, spanning October, November, and December (including Navratri, Dhanteras, and Diwali), the business bodies urged the Prime Minister, the Central Government, and the Judiciary to immediately ban all protests and marches in Delhi’s commercial hubs to safeguard the public and local economy.
They are demanding an immediate ban on large-scale protests in central commercial hubs and seeking stronger measures to protect their livelihoods after incurring staggering losses estimated at ₹2,000 crore.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Delhi protests | Various trade and business organisations write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over their losses due to the recenr protests in the city, also demand his intervention in the matter to protect their interests. https://t.co/AC7VWroh07</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111042027110670623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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India following his participation in the CJP-led protest at August Kranti Maidan. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kiran shared a post about Imran being asked to leave the country by the end of October. Reacting to the post, she wrote, "Wah, now it's Mumbai Police?"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | CJP's ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest | Delhi: DCP Special Cell Narra Chaitanya says, "All arrangements are in place. We will ensure that the situation is peaceful. As of now, you can see that the situation is very peaceful." https://t.co/Ak1YsxV3jh</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111031457213030789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | Delhi: Heavy security deployment at Connaught Place, ahead of CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke's call for a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Connaught Place’s Central Park. https://t.co/eTmx3JuJjz</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111026152240460133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | Delhi: Amid the protests in Delhi, Khan Market Traders Association President Sanjeev Mehra says, "...Markets should have been bustling due to the festive season and the upcoming wedding season. But the customers are missing from the markets. So, we are suffering losses here. Delhi Police blocks roads for safety, as they claim. We were so troubled that we had no option but to write to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Commerce Minister, MPs and everyone else, requesting them to put an end to this. That is why the Delhi Police took a decision not to allow protests at Jantar Mantar. It is a good decision because if there are no protests at Jantar Mantar, roads need not be closed. Then there would be no apprehension among people. Their biggest stubbornness is to protest at this particular spot and that is causing us a lot of trouble. That is why we even filed a petition before the Supreme Court...If we are not heard, we would like to state that we are descendants of the 1947 generation. Our parents have told us of that time. We should not have a similar situation...Your aim is not Gyanesh Kumar but the Government itself...We have suffered a loss of about Rs 200-300 Crores so far, as this is the festive season..."</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111018762485043262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi Police have reached Abhijeet Dipke's residence to serve him a notice. The notice states that Section 163 is in effect in Connaught Place and there is no permission from NDMC for the Tiranga Yatra; if he still goes ahead to CP, it would be a violation of Section 163 and attract legal action: Delhi Police Sources
Delhi Police have arrived at CJP founder Abhijit Dipke’s residence on Rani Jhansi Road.
The police have come to serve a notice to Dipke, instructing that the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ should not be held, as Section 163 of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) is currently in effect. Approximately 15 to 20 police personnel have arrived.
Central Delhi is on alert on Friday (Oct 16), as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has called a "Lehra Do Tiranga" protest at Central Park in Connaught Place. The gathering is expected to begin at 5 pm, while traffic restrictions around the area may start from 3 pm.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced that Central Park will remain closed to the public on October 16 and 17. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of congestion and diversions on 21 roads and stretches across central Delhi, with arrangements likely to change depending on the situation on the ground. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are in force in Connaught Place and adjoining areas.
Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.
Prominent trade associations across the national capital, including the Federation Lajpat Nagar Traders Association, the Automotive Parts Merchants Association (APMA), and the Sarojini Market Shop-Keepers Association (SMSA), wrote letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to protect their livelihoods following heavy financial losses caused by recent protests.
The traders highlighted that the protest calls surrounding October 10 created an atmosphere of disruption and panic, scaring customers away from major markets for 4 to 5 days both before and after the event.
Expressing deep anxiety over the ongoing festive season, spanning October, November, and December (including Navratri, Dhanteras, and Diwali), the business bodies urged the Prime Minister, the Central Government, and the Judiciary to immediately ban all protests and marches in Delhi’s commercial hubs to safeguard the public and local economy.
They are demanding an immediate ban on large-scale protests in central commercial hubs and seeking stronger measures to protect their livelihoods after incurring staggering losses estimated at ₹2,000 crore.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Delhi protests | Various trade and business organisations write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over their losses due to the recenr protests in the city, also demand his intervention in the matter to protect their interests. https://t.co/AC7VWroh07</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111042027110670623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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India following his participation in the CJP-led protest at August Kranti Maidan. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kiran shared a post about Imran being asked to leave the country by the end of October. Reacting to the post, she wrote, "Wah, now it's Mumbai Police?"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | CJP's ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest | Delhi: DCP Special Cell Narra Chaitanya says, "All arrangements are in place. We will ensure that the situation is peaceful. As of now, you can see that the situation is very peaceful." https://t.co/Ak1YsxV3jh</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111031457213030789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | Delhi: Heavy security deployment at Connaught Place, ahead of CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke's call for a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Connaught Place’s Central Park. https://t.co/eTmx3JuJjz</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111026152240460133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | Delhi: Amid the protests in Delhi, Khan Market Traders Association President Sanjeev Mehra says, "...Markets should have been bustling due to the festive season and the upcoming wedding season. But the customers are missing from the markets. So, we are suffering losses here. Delhi Police blocks roads for safety, as they claim. We were so troubled that we had no option but to write to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Commerce Minister, MPs and everyone else, requesting them to put an end to this. That is why the Delhi Police took a decision not to allow protests at Jantar Mantar. It is a good decision because if there are no protests at Jantar Mantar, roads need not be closed. Then there would be no apprehension among people. Their biggest stubbornness is to protest at this particular spot and that is causing us a lot of trouble. That is why we even filed a petition before the Supreme Court...If we are not heard, we would like to state that we are descendants of the 1947 generation. Our parents have told us of that time. We should not have a similar situation...Your aim is not Gyanesh Kumar but the Government itself...We have suffered a loss of about Rs 200-300 Crores so far, as this is the festive season..."</p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2111018762485043262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Delhi Police have reached Abhijeet Dipke's residence to serve him a notice. The notice states that Section 163 is in effect in Connaught Place and there is no permission from NDMC for the Tiranga Yatra; if he still goes ahead to CP, it would be a violation of Section 163 and attract legal action: Delhi Police Sources
Delhi Police have arrived at CJP founder Abhijit Dipke’s residence on Rani Jhansi Road.
The police have come to serve a notice to Dipke, instructing that the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ should not be held, as Section 163 of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) is currently in effect. Approximately 15 to 20 police personnel have arrived.