What is the purpose of the 'Lehra do Tiranga' demonstration?

The 'Lehra do Tiranga' demonstration is being held to protest the arrest and judicial custody of the CJP co-conveners and to assert that waving the national flag is not a crime.

Cockroach Janta Party to Protest Arrests of Leaders

CJP founder calls for a nationwide 'Lehra do Tiranga' demonstration to protest the arrest and judicial custody of two party co-conveners.

2026-10-14 · Updated 2026-10-14

Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has organized a nationwide protest called 'Lehra do Tiranga' for this Friday. The demonstration aims to express dissent over the arrest and subsequent five-day judicial custody of CJP co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.

Das and Ranka were taken into custody for allegedly trespassing at Jantar Mantar, violating bond conditions, and obstructing police officers. They have been transferred to Tihar Jail. The Delhi police recently declared Jantar Mantar denotified as a protest site.

Dipke stated on X that the protest's message is that "waving the Tiranga is not a crime." He urged supporters in Delhi to gather at Central Park in Connaught Place at 5 p.m. For those unable to travel to the capital, he encouraged the organization of 'Tiranga marches' in their respective cities.

Before their transfer to Tihar Jail, Ranka commented that their struggle is for "constitutional accountability and the integrity of our democratic processes." He added that restricting protest sites and arresting demonstrators would only strengthen their resolve to defend people's rights.

The CJP maintains that its movement is dedicated to safeguarding democratic rights and accuses the administration of using police action to suppress peaceful dissent. The arrests have drawn criticism from several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Supriya Sule, Mamata Banerjee, Mahua Moitra, Arvind Kejriwal, and M.K. Stalin, who have voiced their solidarity online.

FAQ

Why were the CJP co-conveners arrested?: The CJP co-conveners were arrested for allegedly trespassing at Jantar Mantar, violating bond conditions, and obstructing police personnel.
What is the purpose of the 'Lehra do Tiranga' demonstration?: The 'Lehra do Tiranga' demonstration is being held to protest the arrest and judicial custody of the CJP co-conveners and to assert that waving the national flag is not a crime.