Flash Protests Keep the Flag Flying; Dipke-Bora's Detentions, Police Action Fail to Deter Delhi's Protesters
Summary
Delhi Police detained dozens of protesters, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, AISA president Neha Bora and CPI(M) MP John Brittas, during a tense Tiranga march in Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar. Demonstrators continued to gather despite heavy security, barricades and crackdowns, accusing police of suppressing their right to unfurl the national flag.
Key Points
- Delhi Police detained protesters, including Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora and John Brittas, during the 'Lehra do Tiranga' protest in central Delhi.
- The march drew thousands of protesters and youth groups, who continued to unfurl the tricolour despite heavy security and repeated police action.
- Mamata Banerjee called Dipke's detention an 'undeclared Emergency' and accused the government of trying to silence dissent.
- The Delhi High Court had earlier allowed the protest to go ahead with regulation, while NDMC shut Central Park citing administrative reasons.
