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Delhi Police approves Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan with stringent safeguards
Delhi Police has granted permission for a Congress party rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, subject to strict operational conditions including CCTV monitoring and restrictions on external processions. The force rejected a separate request for a mock impeachment event, citing no formal submission for the proposed activity.
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The Delhi Police has cleared a Congress party gathering at Ramlila Maidan scheduled for November 1, contingent upon adherence to a set of security and operational requirements. Among the mandated conditions are comprehensive CCTV surveillance of the venue and a prohibition on marches or processions outside the designated area.
According to police statements, the proposed mock impeachment event planned for October 30 and November 1 did not receive formal clearance as no separate request was received for the activity. Authorities indicated that no distinct application had been submitted specifically for the mock impeachment proceedings.
The approval for the Ramlila Maidan rally represents a conditional endorsement of the Congress party's planned demonstration. The imposition of surveillance requirements and restrictions on external movement reflect standard security protocols implemented by law enforcement for large public gatherings in the capital.
The decision comes as the Congress party seeks to mobilize supporters for its planned political activity in New Delhi. The party will need to ensure compliance with all stipulated conditions to proceed with the November 1 rally at the iconic venue.