CJP Raises Alarm Over Police Notices Ahead of Delhi Protest
Bharatmorning.com – Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused the Maharashtra Police of putting pressure on party workers before a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The protest, scheduled to begin on October 10, is intended to seek the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged problems connected to the Special Intensive Revision exercise and allegations of “vote chori” raised by Opposition parties.
Speaking in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar on Tuesday, Dipke said workers in Chandrapur district had received police notices concerning their proposed travel to the national capital. He alleged that officers also questioned workers about how they intended to finance the journey.
“I have said multiple times that the Maharashtra Police is the best police force in the country and that the Delhi Police should learn from them. But it is heartbreaking that the Chandrapur police served notices to CJP workers, asking them not to participate in the protest at Jantar Mantar.”
Dipke said the enquiries went beyond questions about attendance. He alleged that CJP workers were asked about the source of money being used for travel to Delhi, describing the development as an attempt to discourage participation in the agitation.
Notices Refer to Permission and Possible Violence
The CJP leader circulated copies of two notices said to have been issued by Chandrapur police personnel to workers from the district. One notice was addressed to Mayur Malkhede and issued by Ballarpur police.
It cautioned the recipient about joining the New Delhi protest without permission, bringing violent participants to the event, making violent social-media posts, or delivering provocative speeches. The notice also stated that a breach of its directions could invite preventive or criminal action.
“You should participate in the New Delhi protest without permission. Do not take along violent protestors for the protest, and do not make violent posts on social media platforms or make provocative speeches… Upon violating the formal notice you will have to face preventive or criminal action.”
Dipke challenged the police reference to potential violence, asking why authorities had raised that possibility before the protest had taken place. He questioned whether the wording of the notices reflected prior planning by the authorities.
“In the notice, the police stated that the agitation is going to be violent. How do the police know in advance that the agitation would be violent? Have they planned anything in advance?”
The dispute highlights the tension that can arise before large political demonstrations, especially when participants are travelling across state lines. Police notices can be used to communicate conditions around public order and lawful conduct, but political groups may view such action as an effort to restrict mobilisation. In this case, Dipke has framed the notices as a warning directed at workers rather than a neutral advisory on maintaining peace.
Demand Linked to Election Revision Exercise
The proposed Jantar Mantar protest is focused on demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP has linked its call for action to alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, exercise. Opposition parties have also used the phrase “vote chori” while questioning electoral processes.
Jantar Mantar has long been a prominent location for protests in New Delhi, drawing groups seeking national attention for political, social and administrative demands. For parties and organisations based outside the capital, travel arrangements and local mobilisation are central to participation. Dipke’s allegations centre on whether workers from Maharashtra should face police scrutiny before making that journey.
He criticised the Chandrapur action as authoritarian and said the state police should not be used for political purposes. Dipke also contrasted the situation with his stated respect for the Maharashtra Police, saying his objection was to the action taken against CJP workers.
“Why is the Maharashtra Police behaving like the Delhi Police? What do they have to do if a person is going to Delhi from Chandrapur?”
Criticism of Chief Minister Fadnavis
Dipke directed his criticism at Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of possibly misusing the police in pursuit of political ambitions. He also questioned why Fadnavis was, in his view, attempting to follow the political style of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
“Why is Devendra Fadnavis trying to be UP CM Yogi Adityanath 2.0? He should know about the legacy of Maharashtra. He should not disrespect and misuse the Maharashtra Police for political ambitions.”
The CJP founder said that if action was considered necessary, it should be directed at him rather than party workers. He said workers should not be harassed for intending to participate in a political protest.
“Instead of harassing our workers, they should arrest me. If they want, they should put me behind bars and charge me under UAPA [Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act] or NSA (National Security Act). They should not harass our workers.”
The allegations have placed attention on the notices and on the balance between policing public-order concerns and protecting political participation. As the October 10 protest approaches, the response of authorities and the ability of CJP workers to travel to New Delhi will remain central to the party’s campaign.
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