Delhi CJP Protest: The traders' body claimed the closure would result in losses worth crores of rupees for businesses in the prominent commercial hub. In a statement, NDTA Joint Secretary Amit Gupta said the decision was taken to safeguard lives and property, pointing out that thousands of people visit Connaught Place on weekends.

The Delhi High Court has allowed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, to hold a protest at Central Park on October 16, despite concerns from local vendors about potential disruptions during the festive season.

Delhi has deployed 6,000 police personnel and CAPF units ahead of CJP’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march, with traffic curbs and Central Park closure announced.