Setback for CJP as NDMC closes Central Park in Delhi’s Connaught Place for Oct 16-17 ahead of ‘Lehra do’ march

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced on Thursday that the Central Park in Connaught Place will remain closed on October 16-17 ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ march

Written by: Hritika Mitra

Published: October 15, 2026, 8:08 PM IST

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Central Park in Delhi have been closed for 2 daysFile image/PTI

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced on Thursday that the Central Park in Connaught Place will remain closed on October 16-17 ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ march on Friday.

In the notice dated October 15, the civic body said, “It is hereby informed that the Central Park, Connaught Place, shall remain closed for general public on 16th October 2026 & 17th October 2026, due to administrative reasons.”

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is scheduled to take out a “Lehra do Tiranga” march at Central Park in Connaught Place on FridayThe park closure notice was issued by the NDMC director.