CJP seeks Delhi Police nod for Jantar Mantar protest, gives 24-hr ultimatum
CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das went to Parliament Street police station on Monday to seek a date for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.
Speaking to the media outside the police station, the CJP leaders said they will give the police a 24-hour ultimatum, or they will issue another call to protest.
Police tightened security in the area and the road outside the police station was closed as the two leaders arrived.
A public announcement was made outside the police station, asking people to comply with security restrictions and prohibitory orders, maintain peace and avoid unauthorised gatherings.
"We are going to ask Delhi Police for a date to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar.
We hope the police will give us a date.
If they do not, we will make another call within 24 hours," Ranka said.
Criticising the security restrictions in the national capital, Ranka said the arrangements affected residents and businesses, particularly with festivals approaching.
"The way Delhi Police
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