Delhi Police personnel reached the residence of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on October 16, 2026, ahead of the party’s planned Tiranga march in New Delhi. The police visit came hours before the proposed protest at Connaught Place. Dipke had earlier said he was ready to face arrest rather than step back from the planned protest involving the Indian national flag.
The police visit followed the CJP’s announcement of a “Lehra Do Tiranga” march from Karol Bagh to Connaught Place. The party planned to gather at Central Park around 5 PM to wave the national flag. The protest also aimed to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations linked to the revision of voter lists. These allegations remain part of the party’s protest claims. Police officials said the planned march lacked the required permission. They also raised concerns about public safety, traffic and possible disruption. Reports said officers visited Dipke’s residence to inform him about the restrictions on public gatherings in the area.
Before the police arrived, Dipke claimed that police and intelligence personnel were keeping watch on him. He also alleged that vehicles without number plates were following him. These claims have not been independently confirmed. Speaking at a press conference, Dipke said he and his supporters would peacefully wave the national flag. He said they were ready to go to jail if waving the Tiranga became a reason for arrest. His remarks came amid rising tensions over the planned march and restrictions in central Delhi.
The latest development follows the arrest of CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Police took the two into custody after an earlier protest involving the national flag. Reports said they were in judicial custody at Tihar Jail when Dipke announced the new march. The planned demonstration was also linked to the party’s demand for action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Delhi High Court had declined to stop the proposed protest on October 15. However, police said they would take steps to maintain public order. Authorities also announced that Central Park would remain closed on October 16 and 17. The situation remained tense ahead of the planned march, with police monitoring the area and enforcing restrictions on public gatherings.