Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday vowed to lead a peaceful Tricolour march to Central Park, Connaught Place, at 5 PM on October 16.
The demonstration forms part of the party’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ campaign. Dipke warned that Delhi Police could arrest him.
Addressing a press conference in Jhandewalan alongside CJP National Legal Affairs Lead Ratna Singh, Dipke accused authorities of restricting peaceful displays of the national flag and targeting those demanding electoral accountability.
“Tonight or tomorrow morning, the Delhi Police can pick me up. If one has to go to jail for waving the Tricolour in this country, then we are ready for it,” he said.
Dipke alleged that authorities erected barricades, disrupted public transport and suspended internet services following the party’s October 10 protest call. He further claimed that officials planned to close Central Park after the party announced its march.
Dipke said the campaign drew inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi and Dr B.R. Ambedkar. He reiterated the party’s commitment to peaceful protest and non-violence.
“Has waving the Tricolour become a crime in India?” he asked, questioning reports that police would allow only 11 people to unfurl the national flag.
Dipke alleged that police detained party members Ashutosh and Saurabh for displaying the Tricolour and demanded their release.
Singh said the party’s legal team had completed the required procedures but accused officials of delaying their release. She vowed to challenge the detentions in court.
Dipke also alleged surveillance of party members. He demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged electoral irregularities involving Form 6. He clarified that the campaign sought an independent Election Commission, not the government’s removal.
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