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Delhi Police Restricts CJP Protest to 11 Participants at Connaught Place

Delhi Police have limited the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest to 11 individuals, as the New Delhi Municipal Council closes Central Park for administrative reasons.

Delhi Police Restricts CJP Protest to 11 Participants at Connaught Place
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Democracy News Live Desk
Date
15 Oct 2026
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Police Regulation of CJP Protest

In the heart of New Delhi, the Delhi Police have announced that only 11 people will be permitted to carry the national flag and sing the national anthem during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Connaught Place. While the CJP had called for a large gathering, the police are regulating the event to maintain security and law and order, urging the public not to join the assembly due to prohibitory orders in place.

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Central Park Closure

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced the closure of Central Park, Connaught Place, for two days due to administrative reasons. This closure, which impacts public access and local commuters, occurs amid heightened security measures and follows the detention of CJP leaders. The park will remain closed while the police continue to warn against violating Section 163 and urge compliance with prohibitory orders.

Program Details and Participation

The CJP has planned a 'Lehra Do Tiranga' program for the protest. The Aam Aadmi Party is also set to participate in the event. As the situation develops, authorities maintain that the regulation of the assembly is necessary to ensure public safety and adherence to the current administrative restrictions.

This closure, which impacts public access and local commuters, occurs amid heightened security measures and follows the detention of CJP leaders.

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