Neha Bora Detained at Mandi House During Tiranga Protest in Delhi, Abhijeet Dipke Also Held (Video)
AISA chief Neha Bora was detained by Delhi Police at Mandi House in New Delhi on Friday while on her way to join the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Connaught Place. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was also detained earlier in the day ahead of the planned demonstration. The detentions came amid heightened security and restrictions in central Delhi.
AISA chief Neha Bora was detained by Delhi Police at Mandi House in New Delhi on Friday while on her way to join the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Connaught Place. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was also detained earlier in the day ahead of the planned demonstration. The detentions came amid heightened security and restrictions in central Delhi.
Neha Bora Detained at Mandi House
According to the post shared on X, Bora was detained at Mandi House while heading to participate in the Tiranga protest. The demonstration was called by the CJP and supported by student organisations, including the All India Students’ Association (AISA). Dipke was detained earlier on Friday while leaving a residence in central Delhi. Police had reportedly served him notices warning him against proceeding with the proposed gathering. Delhi Police Detain CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Ahead of ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ Protest (Video).
Neha Bora Detained at Mandi House
VIDEO | Delhi: AISA chief Neha Bora detained by Delhi Police at Mandi House during Tiranga protest.
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Why Was the Tiranga Protest Planned?
The ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest was called amid demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the release of CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were placed in five-day judicial custody following an earlier protest at Jantar Mantar. The protesters have raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls and accused the Election Commission of bias. The Election Commission has denied favouring any political party, while the BJP has rejected allegations that the electoral process is being manipulated.
Security Tightened in Central Delhi
Security arrangements were strengthened around Connaught Place ahead of the planned demonstration. Authorities imposed restrictions on gatherings under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), while the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) closed Central Park for two days.
Police said the proposed march had not received the required permission. A notice issued to Dipke clarified that displaying the national flag was not prohibited, but an unauthorised gathering in violation of prevailing restrictions could invite legal action. The latest detentions came amid continuing protests by activists and student groups demanding accountability from the Election Commission over the electoral roll revision.
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