Today, October 16, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) will hold the ‘Lahra Do Tiranga’ march to hoist the national flag at Central Park in Connaught Place, Delhi. The party has appealed to people to arrive with the tricolour at around 5 PM. In view of the march, Delhi Police has warned people to stay away from the protest.

The march is being held to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and oppose the sending of Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das to judicial custody.

Permission May Be Granted to 11 People

According to Delhi Police Deputy Commissioner Neha Yadav, a group of 11 people may be allowed to take the Tiranga to Central Park, hoist it, and sing the national anthem, but they will have to comply with the prescribed rules and conditions.

Section 163 of the BNSS will remain in force in Connaught Place and the surrounding areas. The police have appealed to people to comply with the prohibitory orders and stated that necessary action will be taken to prevent disturbances and protect public and private property.

Central Park to Remain Closed for Two Days

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has closed Central Park to the general public on October 16 and 17. Meanwhile, more than 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel will be deployed in New Delhi and the surrounding areas. New CCTV cameras have also been installed at Connaught Place and Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.

Traffic Likely to Be Affected on 21 Roads

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a warning that traffic may be affected on 21 roads today. Traffic diversions may come into effect on several major roads from 3 PM. These include Sansad Marg, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, Panchkuian Road, Minto Road, Barakhamba Road, Janpath, Rafi Marg, Patel Chowk, Gol Dak Khana, Tilak Marg, and Tolstoy Marg.

Traffic may also be affected on Ashoka Road, from GPO to C-Hexagon. The police have advised people to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra time for travel, use public transport, and follow the instructions of traffic police personnel. People have also been advised to avoid parking vehicles along the roadside.

Delhi High Court Refuses to Stop the March

The Delhi High Court has refused to stop CJP’s tricolour march. However, Delhi Police has assured the court that necessary steps will be taken to keep the situation under control during the march.

A street vendor selling clothes in Connaught Place had filed a petition stating that the march could affect business during the festive season. The next hearing in the case will take place on November 3.