Cockroach Party Chief Abhijit Dapke Arrested in New Delhi Amid Tight Security Ahead of Major Protests Demanding Electoral Reforms
NEW DELHI: New Delhi police have arrested Abhijit Dapke, the leader of the Cockroach Party, ahead of an planned large-scale protest demonstration in the country’s capital.
Reports in the Indian press indicate that heavy security measures have been put in place in different locations of Delhi and large numbers of security personnel have been deployed at major junctions. Roads leading to Jantar Mantar have been cordoned off with barricades.
The events of the New Delhi lockdown and protest are summarized here.This is a summary of some of the key events during the New Delhi lockdown and protests.
The arrest was made of Party chief Abhijit Dapke in anticipation of the demonstration, as a preventive measure.
Communications and Transport Disruptions: Mobile internet services reportedly have been temporarily suspended in parts of Delhi. Also, entry/exit gates have been closed in 57 Delhi Metro stations and more than 250 trains have been cancelled.
Core Demands of Demonstrators: The protesting groups are mobilizing to ask for sweeping electoral reforms and the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, leading to a significant security build-up in the city.