No Protest Request Yet for India Gate, Police Say

Delhi Police have stated that they have not yet received a formal request from Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) to organise a protest at India Gate on September 5. However, authorities have indicated that if the organisers submit an application seeking permission to hold the demonstration at the location, police may recommend shifting the event to another venue.

India Gate is one of Delhi’s most prominent public spaces and attracts a large number of visitors every day. Any proposal to organise a protest or large gathering in the area would require authorities to consider several factors, including security arrangements, crowd management, traffic movement and the possible impact on public access.

According to the police position, the issue of the venue could become an important part of the permission process. Instead of allowing the gathering at India Gate, officials may push for an alternative location that is considered more suitable for managing demonstrations and ensuring smooth movement in the surrounding areas.

At present, no formal request for permission has been received, meaning there has been no final decision on whether the protest will be allowed or where it could eventually take place. The situation may become clearer once CJP formally approaches the authorities with details of the proposed September 5 gathering.

The development highlights the ongoing process surrounding the proposed protest, with the final venue likely to depend on the organisers' application, discussions with authorities and the security and logistical assessment carried out by Delhi Police.