Miles away from home: Why did young people march to Delhi?

Across India, youngsters are travelling from far-off cities and villages to Delhi against all odds, arguing that it is to save democracy.

By Asrar Syeed

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Concern after Neha Bora’s detention, delegation meets senior cops

Social media was flooded with posts seeking information about Bora and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, both of whom were detained ahead of the CJP’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march in Connaught Place.

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Delhi police reach Dipke's residence, restricted from leaving home

Dipke said seven to eight Delhi Police personnel arrived at his residence and accused him of engaging in an “unlawful activity” and “provoking people”

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More CCTV cameras, 25,000 personnel as Delhi prepares for CJP march

New CCTV cameras at Central Park of Connaught Place and Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, deployment of more than 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel in New Delhi and nearby areas

By Staff Writer · Oct 16, 2026

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