Delhi Police Files Multiple FIRs Over CJP’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ Protest At Connaught Place

The Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs in connection with Friday’s protest at Connaught Place, organised following the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) call for a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

The cases relate to alleged violations of prohibitory orders and obstruction of public servants from discharging their duties. However, officials have not disclosed the exact number of FIRs registered or all the legal provisions invoked in the cases.

The protests were called by the CJP and other groups over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. According to the police, more than 100 protesters were detained after crowds gathered near Central Park and Palika Bazaar in Connaught Place on Friday.

Delhi Police Served Notice On CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke

Ahead of the proposed march scheduled for 5 pm at Central Park, Delhi Police served a notice on CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, prohibiting him from organising the march without prior permission.

According to the notice, the action followed Dipke’s public statements and social media appeals urging people to assemble at Connaught Place for the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march.

The police cited Delhi High Court directions, stating that Connaught Place was not a designated protest site and that demonstrations could be held only at notified locations after obtaining the required permissions.

Why Police Objected To The Protest

The notice highlighted Connaught Place’s busy commercial character, heavy vehicular and pedestrian movement, and limited entry and exit points. The police warned that an unauthorised gathering could disrupt traffic and make crowd management and dispersal difficult.

It also raised concerns about emergency access, particularly the movement of ambulances and fire tenders. According to the notice, narrow service lanes and the presence of older buildings in the area could complicate emergency operations during a large gathering.

Police Cite Previous CJP Demonstrations

The police also referred to previous CJP demonstrations, alleging that conditions imposed for earlier protests had been violated. The notice further claimed that unauthorised calls for a march towards Parliament had previously resulted in violence and damage to public and private property.

A prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was already in force, the notice stated.

The latest FIRs follow the CJP-led mobilisation over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls, with the party demanding accountability from the Chief Election Commissioner. The police action centres on alleged violations of restrictions governing protests and the obstruction of public servants during Friday’s demonstrations.