Tiranga Yatra Showdown | George Soros Row | Himanta Sarma Attacks Rahul Gandhi | Delhi News

News18 - Oct 16, 2026

Delhi is on high alert as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) prepares for its “Lehra Do Tiranga” march at Central Park in Connaught Place. Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has called on supporters to gather with the national flag, despite police warnings and prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Central Park has been closed to the public for October 16 and 17, while traders fear disruption to business during the festive season.The protest follows the detention and judicial custody of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das after earlier demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Police have warned against unauthorised gatherings and discussed the possibility of allowing a limited symbolic flag-waving event at a suitable location.Meanwhile, the political battle is intensifying. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched fresh attacks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the opposition’s anti-CEC campaign and allegations of electoral irregularities. BJP leaders have also accused the opposition of pursuing a wider “regime change” agenda—claims the opposition disputes.Adding another dimension, US singer Mary Millben has alleged that billionaire George Soros is funding protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. This remains an allegation and has not been established as...

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