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Indian activist group plans Delhi protest despite police denial of permission
A civil liberties group has announced plans to hold a major demonstration at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday, moving forward despite police rejection of permission for the event. The development signals escalating tensions between activists and authorities in the capital.
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The Concerned Citizens Platform (CJP) has announced plans to proceed with a major protest at Jantar Mantar in central Delhi on Saturday morning, despite Delhi Police declining to authorize the demonstration. The organization has scheduled the protest to begin at 10 a.m.
According to statements from CJP representatives, activists plan to move ahead with their demonstration regardless of the police decision. Abhijit Dipke, a spokesperson for the organization, confirmed that CJP workers remain committed to holding the protest as planned.
The announcement comes as Delhi has witnessed increased security measures ahead of the planned gathering. Police authorities have not granted permission for the demonstration, typically required for large-scale public assemblies in the capital.
The CJP has characterized the current political climate as reminiscent of emergency-era restrictions, expressing concerns about governmental responses to youth-led activism. The group's decision to proceed despite administrative obstacles underscores growing tensions between civil society organizations and state authorities over protest rights and democratic expression in India.