Bengaluru Police Refuse CJP's Tiranga March, Direct Protest to Freedom Park

Bengaluru police officials rejected a proposal submitted by the Confederation of Journalists of India (CJP) to organise a ‘Tiranga March’ in the city. The plan, which sought to display the national flag in a coordinated march, was declined without a specific date being disclosed.
The police department clarified that public assemblies in Bengaluru are required to be confined to designated venues, with Freedom Park being the approved location for such gatherings. Officials cited existing municipal regulations that earmark the park as the primary site for protests and rallies to ensure public order and safety.
CJP has not yet issued a formal response to the police directive. The agency’s next steps, including whether it will relocate the march to Freedom Park or seek alternative arrangements, remain pending.
The decision underscores the city’s ongoing effort to balance the right to protest with the need to manage traffic, crowd control, and security in a densely populated urban centre.