Source HT
New Delhi: Tensions escalated at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday as members of Team Dipke, associated with the CJP protest, announced their decision to stay overnight despite not receiving official permission from authorities. The development comes amid heightened security and ongoing disagreements between protest organizers and the administration over the legitimacy of the gathering.
According to sources on the ground, the protest group began assembling earlier in the day, raising slogans and demanding attention to their concerns. Police officials, however, maintained that no formal clearance had been granted for the demonstration, urging participants to disperse and follow due process for permissions.
Despite these warnings, Team Dipke remained firm. In a statement, representatives said they intended to continue their peaceful protest through the night, emphasizing their constitutional right to assemble and express dissent. “We are here to make our voices heard. We will not leave until our concerns are acknowledged,” a spokesperson said.
Authorities have deployed additional personnel in and around Jantar Mantar to ensure law and order is maintained. Barricades have been set up, and movement in nearby areas is being closely monitored to prevent any untoward incidents.
The situation remains fluid, with officials indicating that further action could be taken if the gathering violates legal provisions. Meanwhile, protestors have called for wider public support, turning the site into a focal point of political and civil discourse in the national capital.
As the night approaches, all eyes are on how the standoff between the protestors and authorities will unfold, with concerns over both public safety and the right to protest continuing to dominate the narrative.
