INDIA Bloc Ramlila Maidan Rally: Ahead of the INDIA Bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, the Delhi Police has stated that permission for any march has not been sought by the opposition. This comes after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in an Instagram post, stated that a march will be held between Connaught Place and Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. The police clarified that while the permission for rally was given with a few conditions, it was not informed about any march.
What Delhi Police Said?
The Delhi Police has reportedly clarified that the Congress did not inform about any march in its proposal, further asking the organisers to follow the guidelines. The senior officials from Central Delhi and New Delhi regions confirmed that intimidation was not given, adding the developments are being monitored.
"We cannot comment anything in advance on the alleged proposed march that has been announced for November. The entire situation is being monitored, and required measures would be taken as and when required," a senior official was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.
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What Rahul Gandhi Said?
Earlier, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the people to participate in the rally to "save democracy". "To all those who are fed up with Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Gyanesh Kumar, and everyone who wishes to save democracy and defend the Constitution, I invite you all to join," Gandhi said in a post. He stated that the march will begin in afternoon from Minto Road to Ramlila maidan.
NOC For Ramlila Maidan Rally
Earlier, the Delhi Police issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the Congress rally, subject to several conditions. The move comes after Jantar Mantar was ruled out as the protest venue, prompting the Opposition party to shift its rally to the designated site.
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