London: Political tension was seen in the capital Delhi on Friday regarding the proposed tricolour rally. Delhi Police detained about 150 protesters amid the appeal to hoist the tricolour in the Central Park of Connaught Place. These included Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke and All India Students Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora. Opposition leaders raised questions on the Central Government and Delhi Police regarding this action. At the same time, some people of the Indian community in America and Britain demonstrated support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
#WATCH | London, UK | The Indian diaspora in London came out in support of PM Modi by staging a counter-protest against demonstrations by Congress-backed NSUI and other like-minded groups outside the Indian High Commission. https://t.co/BRTrK0AzIX
— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2026
Why were the protesters detained in Delhi?
Political turmoil increased on Friday regarding the Tricolour rally in Delhi. The protesters had appealed to hoist the tricolour in the Central Park of Connaught Place. Meanwhile, the police detained about 150 people to maintain law and order. The names of Abhijeet Deepke and Neha Bora were also said to be among those detained.
After this action, opposition leaders raised questions on the role of police. However, all the facts related to police action and detention need to be seen on the basis of official information only.
What is the dispute over the custody of Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora?
The detention of CJP founder Abhijit Dipke further intensified the political debate. At the same time, AISA national president Neha Bora was also detained by the police. After this development, opposition leaders accused the central government of taking action against the protesters.
On the other hand, some people involved in the protest supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and government policies. Due to this, the whole incident attracted the attention of both political supporters and opposition parties.
What did the Indian community in London say in support of Modi?
Some people from the Indian community demonstrated in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the British capital London. People participating in the protest carried the tricolour and cutouts of the Prime Minister and raised slogans in his support. A supporter said that Modi has been democratically elected by the people of India and he has the right to run the government.
The protesters supported India’s political stability and the government’s plans. Some speakers also expressed their concerns about India’s image abroad.
What appealed to American singer Mary Milben?
American singer and actress Mary Milben also spoke in support of Prime Minister Modi on social media. She appealed to the Indian youth to be active on issues related to the political stability and future of the country. She also alleged that CJP is getting funding from America. However, independent verification of this allegation is necessary.
Milben has already publicly praised Prime Minister Modi. After her statement, the discussion about Indian politics and the reactions of the Indian community abroad intensified.
