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Abhijit Dipke's Host Anish Gawande Says He Will Serve Tea to Delhi Police Over Notice
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News18•16-10-2026, 16:35
Abhijit Dipke's Host Anish Gawande Says He Will Serve Tea to Delhi Police Over Notice
- •Delhi Police reached the residence of NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande to serve a notice to CJP founder Abhijit Dipke ahead of the proposed Lehra Do Tricolour protest in Connaught Place.
- •Anish Gawande reacted casually to the police visit, stating that the police are guests and he will serve them tea and ask them the reason for their visit.
- •The police action was taken due to Section 163 being in place and a lack of permission from the NDMC for the march, but young leaders remain firm on joining the yatra.
- •Gawande launched a sharp attack on the government, stating that stopping them shows cowardice and those who chant Har Ghar Tiranga are now afraid of the Tricolour.
- •Abhijit Dipke stated that he has never violated any law, all his events are peaceful and bound by constitutional rights, and he remains committed to peace and non-violence.
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Delhi Police served a legal notice to CJP founder Abhijit Dipke ahead of the proposed 'Lehra Do Tricolour' protest in Connaught Place, due to Section 163 being in force and a lack of permission from the NDMC.
NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande took a chill approach, stating that the police are guests and he would serve them tea while asking the reason for their visit. He also criticized the government, calling any attempt to stop the march an act of cowardice.
The notice was issued to Abhijit Dipke under Section 29 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978, which empowers officers of the rank of Inspector or above to issue instructions to maintain peace and order.
