The controversy surrounding the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has gained fresh momentum, with social media users sharing pictures and stories holding the Indian national flag and tagging Delhi Police, the BJP government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The online campaign questions the police action against CJP members and has brought the right to peaceful protest into the spotlight.
Social Media Campaign Gains Attention
The phrase “The Tricolour Is Not a Crime” has become a central message in the ongoing debate. Supporters are using photographs and social media posts to express solidarity with the detained activists and question the circumstances surrounding the police action.
The campaign comes amid tensions over restrictions at Jantar Mantar, which was recently denotified as an authorised protest site. Delhi Police has cited alleged violations of peace bonds and trespassing in connection with the action against protesters.
Abhijeet Dipke Announces Tiranga Gathering
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has called on supporters to gather at Central Park in Delhi’s Connaught Place on October 16 at 5 PM, carrying the national flag. Under the slogan “Lehra Do Tiranga”, he has also urged people unable to reach Delhi to organise similar flag marches in their own cities.
Dipke maintains that the gathering will demonstrate that waving the national flag should not be treated as a crime.
Delhi High Court Takes Up Legal Challenge
The proposed gathering has prompted a legal challenge. On October 15, the Delhi High Court agreed to hear a petition seeking to stop the event, with concerns raised about potential disruption in Connaught Place.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police is reviewing security arrangements and possible traffic diversions ahead of the proposed gathering.
The court proceedings and the event’s final status remain important developments to watch as the controversy continues to unfold.