Delhi Police deny permission for AAP march against Land Bill

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold a rally here on Wednesday to oppose the Land Ordinance Bill, it was announced on Tuesday.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will also participate in the rally.

Speaking to the media, party leader Sanjay Singh said: "Arvind Kejriwal will address the crowd at Jantar Mantar tomorrow (Wednesday)," as per IANS.

Delhi Police, however, maintained that the rally will not be allowed to proceed toward the Parliament from Jantar Mantar as prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC remains imposed in the area, as per PTI.

“Jantar Mantar is the designated spot for protests. Nobody will be allowed to move from there toward the Parliament,” said a senior Delhi Police officer.

(With Agency inputs)