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1 Hr 9 Mins agoOver 50,000 people expected; more CCTVs installed
1 Hr 10 Mins agoOver 6,000 cops to be deployed, 50,000+ likely to gather: Delhi gears up for CJP march at CP
1 Hr 18 Mins agoCJP’s Dipke claims his house surrounded by undercover cops, alleges surveillance
8:58 PM IST, Oct 15NDMC to shut all five gates
8:30 PM IST, Oct 15‘Avoid such gathering, permission to few protestors for flag march’, says Delhi Police ahead of CJP's march tomorrow
8:11 PM IST, Oct 15Cops urge against violating Section 163 ahead of Dipke-led march tomorrow
7:54 PM IST, Oct 15AISF, AIYF protesters demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation detained in Delhi
7:39 PM IST, Oct 15Central Park in CP to remain shut on Oct 16-17 ahead of CJP's march
7:32 PM IST, Oct 15Over 13 crore voters deleted, what is this if not a setting: Dipke
7:08 PM IST, Oct 15‘Rahul Gandhi unfit to continue as LoP’: BJP's CR Kesavan hits out at Congress
7:05 PM IST, Oct 15ECI orders special summary revision of voter rolls in 17 states after annual exercise was disrupted by SIR
6:48 PM IST, Oct 15‘This country does not belong to anyone personally’, says Sambit Patra
6:14 PM IST, Oct 15‘We must rise above political ideologies and unite’, says Dipke; urge youth, parties to join CP march tomorrow
6:08 PM IST, Oct 15Delhi protest LIVE: ‘BJP leaders are trying to create politics and mischief’, says Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar
5:59 PM IST, Oct 15‘This is a fight for regime change’, says Prashant Bhushan at presser
5:58 PM IST, Oct 15Actor Prakash Raj visits Rajghat
5:19 PM IST, Oct 15Govt clarifies Home Secretary’s ‘unconditional apology’ before SC, says no contempt made out
5:14 PM IST, Oct 15Chaos at CJP, AISA press conference
5:03 PM IST, Oct 15Advocate Narendra Kumar Goswami on SC hearing regarding internet ban in central Delhi
5:00 PM IST, Oct 15Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Rahul Gandhi has become embodiment of anarchy’, says BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia
4:53 PM IST, Oct 15‘Form 7 being used to delete Muslim voters’ names’, says actor Prakash Raj
4:43 PM IST, Oct 15‘Scared to declare official Emergency’, Dipke slams PM Modi
4:34 PM IST, Oct 15Abhijeet Dipke free to hold protest at Connaught Place tomorrow
4:19 PM IST, Oct 15Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Asking for accountability is a crime worth jail’, says Aaditya Thackeray; slams govt over Das, Ranka arrest
4:00 PM IST, Oct 15Dipke urges political parties, youth, farmer unions, student bodies to join ‘Tiranga March’ tomorrow
3:59 PM IST, Oct 15‘All possible measures under law would be taken for CJP’s march', says Delhi Police to Delhi HC
3:45 PM IST, Oct 15Delhi protest LIVE: Neha Bora slams authorities over the detention of journalists, alleged harassment
3:44 PM IST, Oct 15CJP's Dipke alleges youth, students being ‘dragged away’
3:26 PM IST, Oct 15‘Why is Gyanesh Kumar so important’, says CJP's Dipke at press conference
3:21 PM IST, Oct 15On Jantar Mantar's de-notification, the SC asks govt to clarify
3:20 PM IST, Oct 15Key takeaways from Supreme Court hearing of Delhi Protest matter
3:17 PM IST, Oct 15Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Supreme Court should intervene’, says AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj on de-notification of Jantar Mantar as protest site
3:10 PM IST, Oct 15Delhi protest LIVE: Heavy security deployed ahead of CJP's proposed protest on October 16
3:04 PM IST, Oct 15PM Modi ‘scared to lose’, says AISF President Viraaj Devang
2:54 PM IST, Oct 15'Turned Delhi into India-Pak border': CJP's Dipke slams PM Modi for 'protecting' CEC Gyanesh Kumar
2:31 PM IST, Oct 15Delhi HC to hear plea against CJP Tiranga rally in CP
2:06 PM IST, Oct 15Centre, Delhi police tell SC Jantar Mantar denotification not based on court order
1:47 PM IST, Oct 15CJP questions notice to Imran Khan over anti-CEC stir
1:42 PM IST, Oct 15No coercive action against a woman journalist who alleged sexual assault by Delhi cop, says SC
1:36 PM IST, Oct 15Plea regarding assault of female journalist at Jantar Mantar by Delhi cop taken up
1:05 PM IST, Oct 15SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and others over march to apex court
1:02 PM IST, Oct 15SC orders preservation of CCTV footage related to protests
12:55 PM IST, Oct 15Supreme Court sends notice to EC over Rahul Gandhi's plea challenging SIR
12:50 PM IST, Oct 15SC issues notice to Delhi govt over de-notification of Jantar Mantar
12:49 PM IST, Oct 15SG Mehta objects to media reports over authorities' apologising for contempt of court orders.
12:46 PM IST, Oct 15CJP leaders arrest won't solve anything, electoral process trust must be restored, says YSRCP's Jagan
12:44 PM IST, Oct 15Petitions related to crackdown on protests, curbs in Delhi and Opposition's challenge to SIR taken up
12:40 PM IST, Oct 15Supreme Court begins hearing
12:24 PM IST, Oct 15Delhi Police Commissioner tenders ‘unconditional apology’ to Supreme Court in contempt case
11:57 AM IST, Oct 15Why Imran Khan was asked to leave India over Mumbai stir
11:43 AM IST, Oct 15Vijay's TVK joins INDIA bloc protest against Gyanesh Kumar
11:16 AM IST, Oct 15Union home secretary apologises for net suspension, but backs decision
11:02 AM IST, Oct 15Issues before the SC today
10:49 AM IST, Oct 15Delhi HC to hear plea against CJP's Central Park protest today
10:45 AM IST, Oct 15Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India over participation in Mumbai anti-CEC protest
10:39 AM IST, Oct 15Keralam minister slams Zero FIR over assault of NSUI activist, law activist
10:14 AM IST, Oct 15What CPI(M) MP John Brittas said on INDIA bloc's petition in SC
9:59 AM IST, Oct 15Rahul Gandhi backs jailed CJP protesters
9:47 AM IST, Oct 15Congress reaches out to CJP through Prashant Bhushan after calling it an 'AAP proxy'
9:32 AM IST, Oct 15CJP’s history of mob violence can’t be ignored, cops tell SC
9:24 AM IST, Oct 15SC to hear Rahul Gandhi's plea at 10:30am
9:04 AM IST, Oct 15CJP's Dipke and US singer Mary Millben trade barbs on social media
8:36 AM IST, Oct 15Delhi Police to meet today ahead of CJP's Tiranga march.
8:34 AM IST, Oct 15SC to hear plea filed by Rahul Gandhi on SIR today
Delhi protest highlights: The Central Park in Connaught Place will remain shut to the public on October 16 and 17 due to administrative reasons, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) said in a notice, a move that comes ahead of CJP's "Lehra do Tiranga" march at the park on Friday....
In the notice dated October 15, the civic body said, “It is hereby informed that the Central Park, Connaught Place, shall remain closed for general public on 16th October 2026 & 17th October 2026, due to administrative reasons.”
Delhi Police in a presser appealed to everyone to not join any such gathering which is in violation of Section 163 of the BNSS guideline or affects peace, warning that action will be taken against offenders.
The police added that permission to a select few protesters can be given for a flag march at some other spot.
“All protesters must follow rules while carrying the national flag and while singing the national anthem. Respect and decorum must be maintained towards both the tricolour and the national anthem. We appeal to maintain peace and law and order,” the police said in a presser.
This comes hours after the Delhi High Court refused to pass an order restraining CJP and its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, from holding a protest at Connaught Place on October 16. The court recorded the Delhi Police's assurance that it would take “all possible measures” to control the situation.
Dipke on Wednesday called for a ‘Tiranga March’ at Connaught Place's Central Park on Friday. The march comes in response to the jailing of co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
Amid tensions in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Thursday heard a series of petitions concerning the Opposition’s challenge to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and alleged police excesses, mass detentions and harassment of journalists and lawyers during anti-CEC protests in Delhi last week.
Key takeaways from the Supreme Court hearing:
SIR challenge: Notices issued on petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise.
Jantar Mantar: Government asked to clarify the decision to denotify the designated protest site.
Journalists’ safety: Court termed molestation allegations against police “very serious” and considered a committee headed by a retired woman judge.
Protection from coercive action: Relief granted to a woman journalist booked under the SC/ST Act.
Preservation of evidence: Court directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage and other digital material.
Alleged police excesses against lawyers: Notices issued on petitions alleging assaults and illegal detention of lawyers.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of bringing Delhi to a standstill to “protect” Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Addressing a press conference, he claimed that railway and Metro services had been shut down and Delhi had been turned into a “India-Pakistan border.”
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Delhi protest LIVE: Over 50,000 people expected; more CCTVs installed
Delhi protest LIVE: Police said more than 10 CCTV cameras had been installed in and around the Central Park and Rajiv Chowk areas ahead of the march.
“Since there were hardly any cameras at Central Park and a huge gathering of at least 30,000-50,000 people is expected, we have installed new cameras. The cameras are only there to record the gathering and collect evidence in case of any violations or untoward incidents,” the officer added.
HT also witnessed dozens of barricades lying along the streets near Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, ITO, Sansad Marg and other areas. Police had not blocked any roads as of Thursday evening.
Delhi protest LIVE: Over 6,000 cops to be deployed at CJP's march at CP
Delhi protest LIVE: The Delhi Police is going to deploy more than 6,000 police personnel in and around the Lutyens’ area ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) flag march (Tiranga Yatra) on October 16. Police said they have already reserved 5,000 additional personnel from other districts and will guard the Rajiv Chowk area, Connaught Place markets, Central Park, nearby Metro stations, Jantar Mantar and Palika Bazaar.
In addition to the 6,000 personnel, the Delhi Police has deployed 220 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) reserved for New Delhi, according to a senior police officers.
“Out of the 220 companies, 30 companies will work in each shift. There will be three shifts during the day. They will be deployed in New Delhi, surrounding districts, borders and other important areas. If the crowd swells during the night and we need more security, we will increase the strength to 60 companies in one shift,” an officer said.
Delhi protest LIVE: CJP’s Dipke claims his house surrounded by undercover cops, alleges surveillance
Delhi protest LIVE: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday claimed that his house was surrounded by undercover cops, alleges surveillance.
Delhi protest LIVE: NDMC to shut all five gates
Delhi protest LIVE: Located above the Rajiv Chowk Metro station, Central Park is spread across 41,500 square metres and features four water bodies, a 350-seat amphitheatre and a monumental Indian flag mounted on a 207-foot-high mast. The NDMC’s horticulture department maintains the park.
An NDMC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the civic body had received instructions from senior authorities to close the park. All five gates will be shut, the official added.
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Avoid such gathering, permission to few protestors for flag march’, says Delhi Police ahead of CJP's march tomorrow
Delhi protest LIVE: Ahead of CJP's Abhijeet Dipke-led march tomorrow at CP's Central Park, Delhi Police appealed to everyone to not join any such gathering which is in violation of BNSS guideline or affects peace, warning that action will be taken against offenders.
Delhi protest LIVE: Cops urge against violating Section 163 ahead of Dipke-led march tomorrow
Delhi protest LIVE: AISF, AIYF protesters demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation detained in Delhi
Delhi protest LIVE: Students affiliated with the AISF and AIYF were detained by police near Gol Dak Khana here on Thursday during a protest march demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over "vote theft".
The protesters were forced onto a police bus. Some were later seen slipping out through windows as slogans of "Vande Mataram" rang out in the background, according to PTI videos.
The students and members of the All India Students' Federation (AISF) and All India Youth Federation (AIYF) said they marched from Connaught Place, carrying the Indian flag as part of a "Tiranga March".
-PTI
Delhi protest LIVE: Central Park in CP to remain shut on Oct 16-17 ahead of CJP's march
Delhi protest LIVE: The Central Park in Connaught Place will remain shut to the public on October 16 and 17 due to administrative reasons, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) said in a notice, a move that comes ahead of CJP's "Lehra do Tiranga" march at the park on Friday.
Delhi protest LIVE: Over 13 crore voters deleted, what is this if not a setting: Dipke
Delhi protest LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday accused the government of attempting to influence electoral outcomes through alleged voter deletions and asked whether the names of over 13 crore voters being struck off was a "setting".
He and leaders of different student organisations also slammed the government over the treatment of those protesting against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar seeking his resignation and the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls.
(Inputs from news agency PTI)
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Rahul Gandhi unfit to continue as LoP’: BJP's CR Kesavan hits out at Congress
Delhi protest LIVE: Accusing the Congress party of pursuing an "anarchic agenda" to derail Indian democracy, BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday demanded that Rahul Gandhi step down as Leader of Opposition, calling him a "threat to national unity" whose politics of "mobocracy" has been exposed by Prashant Bhushan’s recent remarks on regime change.
Speaking on recent remarks made by activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan regarding a "regime change," Kesavan accused Rahul Gandhi and his ecosystem of attempting to derail Indian democracy and grab power through undemocratic means.
"Prashant Bhushan’s venomous, toxic rant on regime change has now proved beyond doubt that the SIR process was just a smoke screen for Rahul Gandhi and his vile ecosystem. Their ulterior motive and anarchic agenda have always been to derail Indian democracy and seize power undemocratically," Kesavan said.
-ANI
Delhi protest LIVE: ECI orders special summary revision of voter rolls in 17 states after annual exercise was disrupted by SIR
Delhi protest LIVE: The Election Commission of India has ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union Territories ahead of the January 1, 2027 qualifying date.
The exercise covers states due to hold assembly elections early next year and aims to add eligible voters, especially young and first-time electors, while removing duplicate and deceased voters.
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘This country does not belong to anyone personally’, says Sambit Patra
Delhi protest LIVE: BJP MP Sambit Patra responds to press conferences held by Prashant Bhushan, Neha Bora, saying, “...Prashant Bhushan ji has said that this fight is for regime change and that they will not rest until they bring about regime change... I want to make one thing absolutely clear: this country does not belong to anyone personally, nor does it belong to any one family. This country belongs to its 1.4 billion people... From the very beginning, the BJP and ordinary citizens of this country have been saying that the intention of Rahul Gandhi and those associated with him is not to fight against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) or for the future of children. Their sole intention is to stage a coup in the country...”
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘We must rise above political ideologies and unite’, says Dipke; urge youth, parties to join CP march tomorrow
Delhi protest LIVE: “I urge the youth, patriots and political parties to come and wave the Tricolour tomorrow. We must rise above political ideologies and unite,” said CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on the protest called at Central Park in Connaught Place on Friday.
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘BJP leaders are trying to create politics and mischief’, says Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar
Delhi protest LIVE: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar on Thursday said, "Today, in the Supreme Court, we have filed an appeal on SIR and the anomalies of SIR. The right to vote is the right to live. Now we are all fighting for it. We had a big protest. Still, we will continue for it... We are protecting the voters of the state. We are protecting the voters of this country by opposing the SIR. Some BJP leaders are trying to create politics and mischief out of it. Let them not use this small issue; the leadership has great humanity and strength within itself."
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘This is a fight for regime change’, says Prashant Bhushan at presser
Delhi protest LIVE: “This is a fight for regime change. We will not accept a dictatorship that is crushing our electoral system,” says advocate Prashant Bhushan at the Press Club of India.
Delhi protest LIVE: Actor Prakash Raj visits Rajghat
Delhi protest LIVE: Actor-activist Prakash Raj visited Rajghat on Thursday, said fight for voter rights will continue peacefully as taught by Mahatma Gandhi.
Delhi protest LIVE: Govt clarifies Home Secretary’s ‘unconditional apology’ before SC, says no contempt made out
Delhi protest LIVE: The government on Thursday clarified that the Union Home Secretary’s affidavit before the Supreme Court, in response to a contempt notice, should not be interpreted as an unconditional apology.
It said that beginning the affidavit with an unconditional apology is a mandatory practice in contempt proceedings, followed by the presentation of facts and arguments.
"Some media organisations report that the Union Home Secretary has tendered an unconditional apology to the Honourable Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice. In this regard, this is to state:
Whenever a contempt notice is issued by the Honourable Supreme Court, it is required that the party responding to the notice must begin their affidavit with an unconditional apology. Only thereafter all other facts and arguments are presented. This is mandatorily followed in every contempt petition."
The government added that the affidavits filed by the Home Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner and other officials followed this procedure and maintained that all actions taken by the government and police were lawful, with no case of contempt made out.
Delhi protest LIVE: Chaos at CJP, AISA press conference
Delhi protest LIVE: Chaos erupted during a press conference addressed by AISA president Neha Bora and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke at the Press Club of India on Thursday.
Delhi protest LIVE: Advocate Narendra Kumar Goswami on SC hearing regarding internet ban in central Delhi
Delhi protest LIVE: On the Supreme Court hearing regarding internet ban in central Delhi during CJP protests, advocate Narendra Kumar Goswami said, "... When we entered the Supreme Court premises, I learnt through news channels and newspapers that the government had already filed an affidavit, tendered an unconditional apology and sought certain directions from the Supreme Court. There was considerable commotion in the court when item number 22 was taken up. Subsequently, the Supreme Court issued notices in item number 23 and all connected matters. We will see what course of action the court takes at the next hearing..."
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Rahul Gandhi has become embodiment of anarchy’, says BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia
Delhi protest LIVE: At a press conference on Thursday, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said, “Rahul Gandhi has become the very embodiment of anarchy in Indian democracy. I would like to present some facts before you, particularly in light of the hearing held in the Supreme Court today. We all know that Rahul Gandhi is the Leader of the Opposition, and people across the country consider it unfortunate that such an anarchic, immature and irresponsible person, who is ignorant of the Constitution, holds this position.”
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Form 7 being used to delete Muslim voters’ names’, says actor Prakash Raj
Delhi protest LIVE: Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of India, Actor Prakash Raj alleged that Form 7 is being used to delete Muslim voters’ names, calling it a “silent erasure” of the voices of people across 23 districts of Karnataka who cannot reach Delhi.
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Scared to declare official Emergency’, Dipke slams PM Modi
Delhi protest LIVE: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi lacked the courage to impose an official Emergency, accusing the government of detaining people and targeting students and Opposition leaders during protests.
“You are detaining people, your police is dragging students and Opposition leaders on the streets. Declare an official Emergency. Are you scared of your public image? What happened to Har Ghar Tiranga? Ranka and Das were picked up for unfurling the flag. How is it a violation of peace? Is Gyanesh Kumar more important than the national flag?” he said.
Delhi protest LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke free to hold protest at Connaught Place tomorrow
Delhi protest LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to pass an order restraining the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, from holding a protest at Connaught Place on October 16. The court recorded the Delhi Police's assurance that it would take “all possible measures” to control the situation.
Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Asking for accountability is a crime worth jail’, says Aaditya Thackeray; slams govt over Das, Ranka arrest
Delhi protest LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday alleged that the government was targeting citizens for holding the national flag and participating in peaceful protests.
Referring to the arrests of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, as well as a notice reportedly issued to actor Imran Khan asking him to leave India, Thackeray criticised the government over its handling of protests.
“Basically, under this regime, unlike under any other real democratic government around the free world, even holding your national flag, or simply being present at a peaceful demonstration asking for accountability is a crime worth jail!”
