Security has been tightened in Connaught Place and surrounding areas of New Delhi ahead of the “Lehra Do Tiranga” demonstration scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026. Abhijeet Dipke, an activist associated with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has called for the demonstration at Central Park in Connaught Place. Mumbai Police has granted conditional permission for a rally at Azad Maidan.
Delhi Police has urged people not to assemble in areas where public gatherings are prohibited and to follow traffic advisories issued in view of the proposed demonstration.
Dipke has appealed to young people and his supporters to come out of their homes on Friday, wave the national flag and participate in the “Lehra Do Tiranga” campaign. Following the call, security agencies have increased vigilance in Connaught Place and adjoining areas.
Additional security personnel have been deployed at sensitive locations, taking into account the possibility of crowds and the need to maintain law and order.
Dipke has called for the demonstration at Central Park in Connaught Place, where prohibitory orders are reportedly in force. Authorities have increased surveillance in view of the proposed event. Delhi Police has asked people to avoid gathering at locations where restrictions on public assemblies apply.
Police are monitoring the situation to prevent any disorder during the demonstration. Crowd management, public safety and traffic regulation remain key operational priorities for the authorities.
Delhi Traffic Police has warned of possible traffic disruptions on some roads in and around Connaught Place from 3 pm on October 16. Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional time to reach their destinations.
Police have also urged commuters to use public transport wherever possible.
Connaught Place is a major commercial and tourist centre in Delhi, attracting large numbers of people for shopping, work and other activities. The proposed demonstration could affect traffic and markets in the surrounding areas. Local residents, shopkeepers and office commuters have been advised to check the latest traffic updates before travelling and follow police instructions.
Activities related to the CJP's proposed campaign are also taking place in Mumbai. Mumbai Police has granted the party conditional permission to organise the “Lehra Do Tiranga” rally at Azad Maidan.
According to police officials, the organisers have agreed to restrict the demonstration to Azad Maidan. The ground is one of Mumbai's principal venues for protests, and the rally has been permitted subject to specified conditions. Organisers must comply with the applicable rules and police instructions during the event.
According to information released by the CJP, the programme is also being organised in support of party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurabh Das. Both leaders were sent to five days of judicial custody on Wednesday after allegedly raising slogans demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
