CJP leaders to visit Delhi’s Parliamentary Street Police Station tomorrow, seek date for fresh Jantar Mantar protest
CJP leaders to visit Delhi police station for Jantar Mantar protest date
Bharatmorningnews.com – CJP leaders to visit Delhi’s Parliamentary Street Police Station on Monday morning to seek permission and a date for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. The party delegation is expected to arrive at 10 am amid continuing debate over detentions of demonstrators in central Delhi.
Saurav Das, Abhijeet Dipke and Ashutosh Ranka are among the CJP leaders linked to the planned visit. The delegation intends to submit a formal request for a scheduled gathering rather than organise an unscheduled demonstration.
Ashutosh Ranka said the party wants Delhi Police to provide a clear date for the proposed protest. CJP has said it expects a response within 24 hours and may issue its own protest call if no date is communicated.
“CJP leaders will go to Parliament Street police station at 10 am on Monday to seek date for peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar,” Ashutosh Ranka said.
Detentions and restrictions in central Delhi
The planned visit follows security restrictions imposed as protesters attempted to reach Jantar Mantar on Saturday. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were among those detained during the police action.
More than 7,000 protesters were detained at locations across Delhi as police stopped groups from moving towards the protest venue. The detentions renewed attention on how public demonstrations are regulated in the capital.
Delhi Police later released several CJP leaders following a court order. Demonstrations continued on Sunday, when AISA leader Neha Bora was among those detained and subsequently released.
Jantar Mantar remains a prominent venue for public demonstrations, with organisers generally required to coordinate with police on timing, access, crowd movement and security arrangements.
Supreme Court hearing on peaceful assembly
The developments came alongside a special Supreme Court sitting on Sunday concerning the treatment of peaceful protesters. The court said unarmed people taking part in peaceful protests cannot be detained unless action is taken according to the “procedure established by law”.
The observation stressed the importance of peaceful assembly while allowing police action where it is permitted by law. Detentions continued in the Connaught Place area on Sunday, including that of CPI(M) leader John Brittas.
For CJP, the decision to approach Parliamentary Street Police Station is an effort to obtain a recognised venue and a defined protest date. The police response may determine whether the party announces further mobilisation.
Opposition leaders plan Supreme Court march
Separately, opposition parties are expected to march to the Supreme Court on Monday. Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge are seeking an appointment with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
The opposition leaders want to raise allegations of “vote chori”. Their request for a meeting with the Chief Justice was rejected, while the proposed march remains the next major political development in central Delhi.
CJP leaders to visit Delhi police officials at 10 am on Monday, seeking a specific date for their Jantar Mantar gathering. If permission is granted, attention will shift to the conditions and safety arrangements for the protest. If no date is provided within the party’s stated timeframe, CJP has said it will announce its next course of action.
FAQ: CJP protest request in Delhi
Why are CJP leaders visiting Parliamentary Street Police Station?
The delegation plans to seek permission and a date for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.
When will the CJP delegation visit the police station?
The leaders are expected to visit Parliamentary Street Police Station at 10 am on Monday.
What will happen if Delhi Police does not provide a protest date?
CJP has said it may announce its own protest call if police do not respond within 24 hours.
Why is Jantar Mantar important for protests?
Jantar Mantar is a recognised focal point for public demonstrations in Delhi, where organisers coordinate with police on access, timing and public-order arrangements.