'Don't come to Delhi airport': CJP founder's fresh appeal ahead of June 6 protest

TWo years before its proposed resist at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, the roach Janata company (CJP) on th urged supporters not to gather at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi to receive founder Abhijeet Dipke upon his arrival from the United States.The appeal came after the Boston-educated Dipke had earlier invited supporters to meet him at the airport on June 6, the day of the planned demonstration seeking the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.In a post on X, the political satire outfit said the response to the airport call had exceeded expectations. "The overwhelming response from those who want the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan to our call to join us at Delhi Airport was beyond our imagination," the party said.‘Not feasible,’ says CJPCJP said a large gathering at the airport could disrupt normal operations and create difficulties for both travellers and security personnel."It is not feasible for so many people to assemble at the airport as it would cause inconvenience to the public and the security forces. So please do not come to Delhi airport," the party said.Instead of assembling at the airport, supporters were informed that Dipke would proceed to Parliament Street Police Station to personally seek permission for the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar.In the video attached to the post, Dipke said the response to his call had been much larger than anticipated, prompting the party to reconsider plans. "We don't want to create any kind of inconvenience to people or to the security forces," he said. Calls for peaceful conductThe party also urged supporters to maintain order and avoid any actions that could lead to disruption.Calling for restraint, Dipke said supporters should ensure the campaign remains peaceful and lawful. "We are law-abiding citizens," he said, adding that opponents were looking for an opportunity to "dismiss" or "defame" the movement and that the party should not give them that chance.The development comes amid questions over the status of police permission for the June 6 protest, with the newly appointed CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya saying that the decision is part of the "organisation's strategy.""People’s emotion is driving the protest, and currently they are attached with Abhijeet (Dipke), that’s why we have taken a call that Abhijeet will seek permission from the police in person on June 6," Vijeta told HT.He added that the party remained "optimistic that the authorities will grant the CJP the required clearance to hold the peaceful demonstration."CJP has previously announced that Dipke would seek approval in person after arriving in Delhi.