Delhi Police suppress all opposition dissent while letting the ruling party march?

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Delhi Police heavily restricted central Delhi protests and detained demonstrators, but formally permitted the opposition's Ramlila Maidan rally. The Reel claims that the ruling party completely bars opposition dissent while allowing its own workers total freedom to march in Delhi. While Delhi Police deployed over 25,000 personnel and detained over 1,100 opposition protesters during unauthorized central Delhi demonstrations, they formally granted a no-objection certificate for the INDIA bloc's major rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, as reported by The Hindu. Records show police cited a lack of required 10-day advance notice for stopping central Delhi rallies, rather than an absolute ban on opposition events.

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Main source: ‘Cockroach’ leader among thousands detained in Delhi protest crackdown | Delhi | The Guardian

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Delhi becomes a fortress when the opposition has to protest.“Delhi police denied permission for the protest to take place in the centre of the capital, and in the days leading up to Saturday, officials began to barricade roads throughout Delhi. More than 25,000”‘Cockroach’ leader among thousands detained in Delhi protest crackdown | Delhi | The Guardian + 1 more

The ruling Orange Party picks up anyone who speaks against them and does not allow people to gather or express dissent.Except: Delhi Police issued a no-objection certificate granting permission for the opposition INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, 2026 (The Hindu).“The Delhi Police, on October 17, 2026, gave the go-ahead and issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the protest rally, but subject to certain conditions.”Congress-led INDIA bloc Ramlila Maidan November 1 rally: What are the conditions imposed by Delhi Police - The Hindu + 1 more

The Orange Party carries out road shows in busy markets after claiming that opposition protests disturb traders.“Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday accused the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of hypocrisy for opposing the BJP’s proposed “Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy Padyatra””Delhi BJP terms Oppn’s resistance to 2-hr padyatra hypocrisy - The Tribune

When Orange Party workers decide to come on the street, they are free to hold a padayatra wherever they like and police does nothing.No reliable source found for this yet.

What the Reel doesn't tell you

Delhi Police granted official permission and an NOC for the opposition INDIA bloc's major rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, 2026. Police also stated that action against other central Delhi rallies was taken due to a lack of required 10-day advance notice.
Delhi Police stated that opposition protests at Jantar Mantar were stopped because organizers failed to apply 10 days in advance or obtain required permissions under Section 163 BNSS (The Hindu).
Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra defended the BJP's padyatra as a peaceful, legal two-hour march and accused opposition parties of holding traders hostage with long road blockades (The Tribune).

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🌗 PARTLY TRUE 👉 While Delhi Police deployed over 25,000 personnel and detained over 1,100 opposition protesters during unauthorized central Delhi demonstrations, they formally granted a no-objection certificate for the INDIA bloc's major rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, as reported by The Hindu. 🔎 Full check: send this Reel to @checkthis.chat