CJP Leaders Demand Jantar Mantar Protest Approval Within 24 Hours

Leaders of the Congress for Justice and Peace announced Monday they will approach Parliament Street police station to formally request authorization for a peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar, a prominent protest venue in New Delhi.

The announcement came after CJP officials were released from custody at an airport following detention. The organization has set a 24-hour deadline for police to grant the necessary permits, signaling their intent to escalate their campaign if the request is denied.

"We will seek permission through proper channels on Monday," said the CJP leadership, adding that failure to receive approval within the stipulated timeframe would prompt them to organize additional protests. The group has not disclosed the specific issues driving their demonstration plans.

The ultimatum reflects growing pressure from activist groups in the national capital seeking to hold demonstrations on contentious issues. Jantar Mantar has long served as a focal point for political and social protests in Delhi, though protests there remain subject to police permission and regulatory requirements.

The outcome of the CJP's petition to police will likely set the stage for either an authorized gathering or renewed conflict between the organization and law enforcement authorities.