Delhi's Central Park Shut Down Ahead of Planned Tricolour March

The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has announced the closure of Central Park at Connaught Place in the heart of Delhi's commercial district, citing security and administrative concerns ahead of a scheduled demonstration. The action follows a court's decision not to issue a restraining order against the planned event, leaving authorities to manage the situation through park closure.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke had announced a 'Tiranga march'—a patriotic procession featuring India's national flag—scheduled for October 16. The march was intended to be held at the high-profile Central Park location, a venue frequently used for public gatherings and demonstrations.

With the court declining to restrain the protest, the NDMC has opted to restrict public access to the park as a precautionary measure. Officials have not issued detailed statements regarding the duration of the closure or whether alternative venues have been proposed for the demonstration.

The development reflects ongoing tensions between protest organizers and civic authorities in Delhi over the use of public spaces for demonstrations. Central Park's closure will likely affect regular visitors and other scheduled activities at the venue.