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Delhi Police Unveils 10‑Point Protest Playbook to Avert Future ‘Sansad Chalo’ Chaos
✍️ Business Today
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 02:33 PM
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Delhi Police has released a ten‑point protest playbook aimed at preventing another ‘Sansad Chalo’ style disruption, outlining procedures for both police and demonstrators.
Delhi Police on Monday introduced a new "Protest Playbook" that lists ten specific inputs designed to stop a repeat of the chaotic "Sansad Chalo" march that earlier this year blocked Parliament. The document, prepared by the police’s law‑and‑order cell, details steps such as advance notice to authorities, pre‑approved protest routes, crowd‑control protocols, and real‑time communication channels between organizers and police.
A senior police spokesperson said the playbook will be circulated to civil‑society groups, municipal bodies and any organization planning a large gathering. It also prescribes the use of non‑lethal equipment, designated medical aid points, and a clear chain of command for rapid decision‑making on the ground.
The initiative comes after criticism of the police response during the January "Sansad Chalo" protest, where demonstrators clashed with law‑enforcement and disrupted parliamentary proceedings. Officials hope the structured guidelines will safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful assembly while ensuring public order.
No major protest has been scheduled yet, but the police indicated the playbook will be reviewed periodically and updated based on feedback from stakeholders.
A senior police spokesperson said the playbook will be circulated to civil‑society groups, municipal bodies and any organization planning a large gathering. It also prescribes the use of non‑lethal equipment, designated medical aid points, and a clear chain of command for rapid decision‑making on the ground.
The initiative comes after criticism of the police response during the January "Sansad Chalo" protest, where demonstrators clashed with law‑enforcement and disrupted parliamentary proceedings. Officials hope the structured guidelines will safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful assembly while ensuring public order.
No major protest has been scheduled yet, but the police indicated the playbook will be reviewed periodically and updated based on feedback from stakeholders.