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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Delhi Police over their alleged conduct towards female protesters and students. In a statement on social media, Rahul Gandhi claimed that the police's actions, including sexual harassment and brutality against women who raise their voices for democracy, have "crossed all bounds of shame." He stated that these actions are part of a calculated effort to silence dissent and instill fear so that questions are not raised against the government. Furthermore, he linked the conduct of the police to the political leadership, stating that fear of losing power manifests as violence unleashed against the nation's youth and women.

A political confrontation has erupted as the central government criticised the opposition over calls for regime change, stating that false propaganda is harming society. Leaders from the ruling party stated that the public will not back elements working against national interests. Meanwhile, ongoing demonstrations in central Delhi over resignation demands have disrupted daily routines, leading to a decline in footfall and financial losses running into thousands of crores of rupees for local traders. While opposition workers continue their demonstrations, government representatives state that such actions cause disorder and inconvenience to citizens.

A timeline detailing the confrontation between leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party and the Delhi Police outlines successive detentions, judicial custody remands, and bail bonds in the national capital. Party members were initially apprehended at Delhi airport before securing release upon executing peace bonds. Following attempts to stage demonstrations and unfurl the national flag at Janpath, members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were remanded to five-day judicial custody in Tihar Jail, while Ajinkya Shinde was released after furnishing a surety bond. Ahead of a planned Tiranga Yatra at Central Park in Connaught Place, Abhijeet Dipke was detained and subsequently granted conditional bail after executing a fresh peace bond.

Abhijeet Dipke has been granted conditional bail by a magistrate after being detained by Delhi Police. Under the conditions of his release, Dipke was required to provide a bail bond of 50,000 rupees and sign a surety bond to maintain peace and tranquility for one year. Following his release from custody at the Economic Offences Wing, Dipke travelled directly to the residence of Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar faction spokesperson Anish Gawande, where he has previously stayed during visits to the national capital. He refrained from addressing the media upon his exit. Leaders and legal advisers from the Cockroach Janata Party are currently deliberating on future courses of action and legal options regarding ongoing demonstrations. Meanwhile, left-leaning student groups continue to stage flash protests across Delhi, maintaining momentum on social media even as the Congress party pauses street demonstrations ahead of an approved gathering scheduled for 4 November at Ramlila Maidan.