AAP protest

1. AAP plans a protest at the PM’s residence over Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.
2. Leaders and workers will assemble at Patel Chowk before marching towards the PM’s residence.
3. Protest route to pass through Tughlaq Road en route to Lok Kalyan Marg.

New Delhi, March 26: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to stage a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Tuesday in response to the recent arrest of party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate.

Here are the latest developments:

Protest Details:

  • AAP leaders and workers will gather at Patel Chowk in Delhi at 10 am before marching towards the Prime Minister’s residence on Lok Kalyan Marg via Tughlaq Road.
  • However, the Delhi Police have denied permission for the protest.

Reason for Protest:

  • The protest is in response to Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection with a money laundering case related to the now-scrapped excise policy.

Traffic Advisory:

  • The Delhi Traffic Police have issued advisories and restrictions on several key routes, including Tughlaq Road, Safdarjung Road, and Kemal Ataturk Marg.
  • Drivers are advised to avoid these routes, and alternative diversions will be in place through various points.

Metro Restrictions:

  • The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced closures at Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station, Patel Chowk Metro Station Gate 3, and Central Secretariat Metro Station gate 5 until further notice.

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Holi Celebration Postponed:

  • Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that the party will not celebrate Holi until Kejriwal is released from jail, considering him and other AAP leaders as family members.

Social Media Campaign:

  • AAP launched a social media campaign with the slogan “Modi ka sabse bada darr-Kejriwal” (Modi’s biggest fear is Kejriwal), urging party members to change their social media profile pictures in solidarity.

Upcoming Rally:

  • This protest precedes a planned mega rally by the Opposition INDIA bloc at Ramlila Maidan on March 31 to protest Kejriwal’s arrest and safeguard democracy.

Party’s Stand:

  • AAP leader Gopal Rai emphasized the need to protect democracy and the country’s interests, highlighting the gravity of the situation.