Tiranga march in Delhi: CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke’s whereabouts unknown
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke detained in Delhi; AISA president Neha Bora located at RK Puram police station.
In brief
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke detained in Delhi; AISA president Neha Bora located at RK Puram police station. Delhi Police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA president Neha Bora ahead of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s alleged electoral irregularities. Originally reported by mint.
CJP detains Abhijeet Dipke
CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and voter lists.
“Abhijeet was just walking out of his home with a tiranga in his hand! How can walking with a tiranga be a crime?”
Neha Bora located at RK Puram
AISA president Neha Bora was traced to RK Puram police station after being moved between multiple locations in Delhi for five hours.
“Why is Delhi Police holding Neha until midnight in a police station? When will Neha be released? Why is a women student leader being put in a police station at midnight?”
CJP demands information on Dipke
CJP claimed Abhijeet Dipke was taken to an undisclosed location and not allowed to speak to lawyers, seeking Delhi Police to disclose his whereabouts and grounds for detention.
“The Delhi Police has taken Abhijeet Dipke to an undisclosed location. We have lost contact with him. He is not being allowed to talk to lawyers.”
CJP legal head requests disclosure
CJP legal head Ratna Singh demanded police disclose the whereabouts and legal status of both activists and inform their families and lawyers.
“We have lost contact with him. He is not being allowed to talk to lawyers.”
CPI(ML) Liberation calls for release
CPI(ML) Liberation stated Neha Bora was initially taken to an Anti-Narcotics Task Force facility before being shifted elsewhere, demanding her release with other detained protesters.
“Taken away alone, without her phone, her whereabouts are now unknown.”
Police cite prohibitory orders
Delhi Police cited prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS in Connaught Place, stating the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march had not received permission.
“Police cited restrictions in force in Connaught Place, while cjp and aisa said the activists were on their way to join the protest.”
Over 150 detained during protests
Delhi Police detained around 150 people to maintain law and order and ensure smooth traffic movement during protests in central Delhi.
“Delhi Police said around 150 people had been detained as part of efforts to maintain law and order and ensure smooth traffic movement.”
Protesters demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
AISA and Left party members demonstrated near Mandi House, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
“Demands include the resignation of chief election commissioner gyanesh kumar, a rollback of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls and the withdrawal of the 2023 election commissioner appointment act.”
CJP seeks police disclosure
CJP wrote to the Mandir Marg police station, seeking information about Abhijeet Dipke’s location and the legal provisions for his preventive detention.
“The party also sought assurances that he would be allowed to contact colleagues and access legal counsel.”
Here's the gist
Delhi Police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA president Neha Bora ahead of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s alleged electoral irregularities.
