The Delhi Police has assured the Delhi High Court that it will take all possible steps to manage a proposed protest by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke at Connaught Place in the national capital. The assurance comes ahead of a planned gathering scheduled for Friday, October 16, with police preparedness and public safety emerging as key concerns. The proposed demonstration is expected to take place at Central Park in Connaught Place, where Dipke has called on supporters to assemble with the national flag at 5 pm. The planned event, described as a Tiranga March, has attracted attention following recent developments involving CJP leaders and their protest-related activities in Delhi. According to the report published by Hindustan Times on October 15, the police made its assurance before the Delhi High Court in connection with the proposed gathering. The court recorded the statement regarding the measures that authorities said they would take to manage the situation.

What Is the Planned Tiranga March in Delhi?

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has appealed to people to participate in the march under the slogan “Lehra Do Tiranga.” Through a message shared on X, he called on supporters to gather at Central Park in Connaught Place carrying the national flag. The appeal presents the gathering as a demonstration centred on the right to display the Tricolour. Dipke also encouraged people who cannot travel to Delhi to organise similar marches in their respective cities. The proposed gathering is scheduled for 5 pm on October 16. However, the details available in the report do not establish the final number of participants expected to attend or the precise arrangements that will be in place at the venue. The Delhi Police's assurance to the High Court indicates that authorities are preparing to address the event and its potential implications for public order.

Why Has the Delhi High Court Been Involved?

The issue reached the Delhi High Court in connection with the planned demonstration and the measures required to manage it. During the proceedings, the police told the court that it would take all possible measures to control the situation surrounding the proposed protest. The court recorded the police's statement. This assurance relates to maintaining order around the gathering, although the report does not provide a detailed list of the specific arrangements planned by the authorities. Connaught Place is a prominent commercial and public area in central Delhi. A large gathering there can require careful coordination to manage pedestrian movement, traffic and public access. The police response is therefore an important part of preparations for the proposed event. The available report does not establish that the march has been prohibited. It records the police's assurance regarding its handling of the gathering and the court's response to that assurance.

CJP Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka in Judicial Custody

The planned march comes against the backdrop of recent action involving two CJP leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. According to the Hindustan Times report, both were arrested over an alleged breach of restrictions at Jantar Mantar. Following their arrest, they were sent to five days of judicial custody and lodged in Tihar Jail. Their custody has added context to the party's latest protest call. However, the allegation concerning the restrictions at Jantar Mantar should be distinguished from the separate plan to hold a gathering at Connaught Place. The report does not establish that Dipke himself has been arrested in connection with the proposed October 16 march. Instead, it focuses on his call for the demonstration and the police's assurance to the High Court.

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What Has Abhijeet Dipke Asked Supporters to Do?

Dipke has urged supporters to join the proposed march with the national flag and participate under the slogan “Lehra Do Tiranga.” He has also appealed to people outside Delhi to organise similar gatherings in their own cities if they are unable to reach the national capital. The appeal gives the planned event a wider scope beyond Connaught Place. However, the available information does not confirm how many cities will participate or whether similar gatherings have been formally announced elsewhere. The planned march also raises practical questions about how authorities will manage a public gathering in a busy part of Delhi. The police have assured the High Court that they will take all possible measures, but the report does not specify the number of personnel to be deployed or whether particular roads or public spaces will face restrictions.

What Happens Next at Connaught Place?

The proposed Connaught Place protest is scheduled for Friday, October 16, at 5 pm at Central Park. With the date approaching, the police's assurance to the High Court is the central development in the case. The key points to watch are the arrangements made by the authorities, the number of people who gather and whether any additional directions are issued by the court or police. No specific new restrictions or changes to the event's timing are confirmed in the report. For residents, commuters and businesses in central Delhi, the police response will be relevant because the gathering is planned at a busy public location. People intending to visit Connaught Place may wish to check official traffic and police updates before travelling. The latest development does not amount to a confirmation that every aspect of the event has received formal approval. Rather, it records the police's commitment to taking possible measures to manage the situation before the planned demonstration.