Two protest leaders detained ahead of march

On October 16, 2026, Delhi Police preventively detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA president Neha Bora while they were heading to the Lehra Do Tiranga march at Connaught Place.

Bora released, Dipke faces court action

Neha Bora was released early Saturday morning after formal procedures under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. Action under Section 126 slash 170 of the BNSS was initiated against Dipke.

Dipke produced before Special Executive Magistrate court

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was produced before the Special Executive Magistrate Court in Delhi on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with tight security deployed at Mandir Marg Police Station.

Dipke granted conditional bail

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail after signing a bond, according to CJP sources, and was released from custody.

Thousands gather for Tiranga march

Several groups of protesters and activists holding national flags converged near Central Park in Connaught Place on Friday, October 16, 2026, for the Lehra Do Tiranga march.

Crowd swells through the evening

The crowd at Connaught Place swelled through the evening as more protesters, activists and student groups joined the march with national flags demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

Central Park remains out of bounds

Heavy security was deployed in Connaught Place on Friday to prevent a large gathering. Central Park, the announced venue for the Lehra Do Tiranga protest, remained out of bounds.

Police register FIRs for prohibitory order violations

Delhi Police registered at least two FIRs for violation of prohibitory orders under section 163 BNSS imposed in Connaught Place during the Lehra Do Tiranga march on October 16.

Ten FIRs registered for alleged assaults

Delhi Police registered at least ten FIRs in connection with alleged assaults on protesters during ongoing demonstrations in the national capital after sustained pressure from citizens, activists and media.

First assault case at Connaught Place

An FIR was registered at Connaught Place police station on October 13 in connection with incidents highlighted in videos shared online. One accused identified as Gaurav was arrested.

Second assault case at Kamla Market

Four people were arrested after a video allegedly showing individuals assaulting and harassing protesters, including a minor girl, went viral. The case was registered at Kamla Market police station on October 11.

Congress defends right to seek regime change

Congress said on October 16, 2026, that regime change in India happens through elections and seeking it is not wrong. The Opposition's job in democracy is to oppose, expose and depose.

Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of anarchy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged Congress and allies want Bangladesh-like regime change by creating anarchy through street protests, saying democracy does not give licence to create disorder.

Kapil Sibal hits back at Rajnath Singh

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said on October 17, 2026, that people want regime change, not Congress. He said it is time for this government to go after embracing corruption and manipulating voters lists.

“Time to go”

US lawmakers urge Rubio to raise concerns

Six US Democratic lawmakers including Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to raise alleged excessive use of force during student protests in Delhi with Indian officials.

Farmers to march to Delhi on October 23

Various farmers organisations under Samyukt Kisan Morcha will march to Delhi on October 23 demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Nationwide protests planned simultaneously

Farmers will hold protests simultaneously at all district, taluk and block headquarters in support of demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision.