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Delhi Police Deny Oct 10 Protest, Cite Safety Concerns

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Delhi Police denied permission for the Oct 10 protest after receiving an Oct 7 intimation.
Police cited short notice, prior non-compliance and safety, law-order, and traffic concerns for the denial.
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said at least 10,000 students and activists were detained before the Oct 10 protest.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained after a brief struggle while heading to Jantar Mantar on Oct 7.

History

Historical Context

During the 21-month Emergency (25 June 1975 – 21 March 1977), Indira Gandhi suspended civil liberties and ordered the arrest of more than 100,000 opponents, including future Janata leaders. The Janata Party’s 1977 victory restored elections and warned against pre-emptive bans. Today’s denial of a Jantar Mantar protest and the detention of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi echo those Emergency-era curbs.

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Story summary

Delhi Police denied permission for the Oct 10 protest after receiving an Oct 7 intimation.
Police cited short notice, prior non-compliance and safety, law-order, and traffic concerns for the denial.
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said at least 10,000 students and activists were detained before the Oct 10 protest.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained after a brief struggle while heading to Jantar Mantar on Oct 7.

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