Cockroach Janta Party Protests in Mumbai Amid Arrests
The Cockroach Janta Party organized a 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest at Azad Maidan, voicing support for detained activists.
CJP held a protest in Mumbai's Azad Maidan on October 16.
Demonstrators showed solidarity with arrested activists Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das.
Delhi Police enforced prohibitory orders for a related rally at Central Park.
On October 16, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged a peaceful protest named 'Lehra Do Tiranga' at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. This gathering aimed to express solidarity with their co-activists, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, who were recently detained. The protest attracted a significant number of supporters who voiced their dissent against the actions taken against the party leadership.
The backdrop of this demonstration includes the CJP's planned rally at Central Park in New Delhi, which was intended to coincide with the Mumbai event. However, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced the closure of Central Park for October 16 and 17 due to administrative reasons, complicating the CJP's plans. The Delhi Police, citing Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), issued a prohibitory order in Connaught Place and surrounding areas, urging protestors to comply with the regulations.
Neha Yadav, DCP PRO, confirmed that the NDMC had communicated with the Delhi Police regarding security arrangements for the public park, which is deemed significant and sensitive. The CJP had called on the public through social media and press conferences to gather at Central Park at 5 PM, carrying the national flag. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also encouraged its supporters to join in large numbers, indicating a broader coalition of opposition voices.
The protests follow the arrests of CJP activists Ranka and Das, which have sparked a wave of criticism from opposition leaders directed at the central government. They have raised questions about the legality of holding or displaying the national flag within the country, framing it as an issue of civil rights and expression. The situation has led to increased tensions between the opposition and the ruling government, with calls for solidarity among various organizations expected to amplify the protests.
Looking ahead, the CJP and its allies plan to continue their demonstrations and advocacy for the detained activists. The situation remains fluid, with potential developments in both Mumbai and New Delhi as the protests unfold. The CJP's next steps will likely involve further mobilization of supporters and continued pressure on the government regarding the treatment of their activists.
