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Political Tensions Rise as Dipke Gets Bail and Congress Plans Protests
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News18•17-10-2026, 22:14
Political Tensions Rise as Dipke Gets Bail and Congress Plans Protests
  • •Abhijeet Dipke of CJP has reportedly been granted bail amid an ongoing controversy regarding an alleged peace bond violation.
  • •The Congress party has secured a no-objection certificate for a week-long series of protests at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.
  • •The developments have sparked renewed public debate surrounding law enforcement, democratic rights, and political demonstrations.

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Abhijeet Dipke was detained by Delhi Police during Cockroach Janta Party's proposed 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally at Connaught Place's Central Park on allegations of disturbing public peace. Prior to his detention, two other CJP co-conveners were also arrested for entering Jantar Mantar and hoisting the national flag without permission.

The Sub-Divisional Executive Magistrate (SEM) court granted Abhijeet Dipke conditional bail after instructing him to furnish a personal bond of 50,000 rupees and comply with provisions under Sections 126 and 170 of the BNSS, which includes maintaining public peace for a duration of one year.

Amid rising political tensions in Delhi concerning law enforcement, public demonstrations, and democratic rights, the Congress party has secured a no-objection certificate to hold a week-long series of protests at Ramlila Maidan.