Shivani Singh
New Delhi
The detention of Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other leaders ahead of the proposed protest in Delhi is escalating rapidly. The protest was scheduled at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Amidst this, renowned social worker Sonam Wangchuk has warned that if Abhijeet Dipke and other detained protesters are not released soon, he will be forced to launch a hunger strike or a march.
Ladakhi social worker Sonam Wangchuk issued a statement on Saturday expressing surprise that such a large number of people participating in a peaceful, democratic protest were detained in this manner. He made a strong appeal to the government to release all detainees within the next 24 hours.
According to available information, the Cockroach Janata Party had called for a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation. As soon as party founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with co-convenors Saurv Das and Ashutosh Ranka, disembarked from their flight, Delhi Police detained them right at the airport. Police took this preventive action ahead of the proposed demonstration. The party has strongly condemned the action, demanding the immediate release of its leaders.
Following these developments, security arrangements in the national capital have been tightened significantly. Anticipating protests, additional police personnel have been deployed in several sensitive areas of Delhi. According to information shared on social media, a large number of protesters gathered near Safdarjung Airport, and police set up barricades along routes leading to the protest site. Protesters were also seen staging demonstrations in separate groups at various locations.
Following Sonam Wangchuk’s stern warning and ultimatum, all eyes are now on the administration’s next steps and the release of the detained leaders. However, no official confirmation has been issued yet by the administration regarding their release or the timing of Sonam Wangchuk’s threatened hunger strike.
