'Hey Gandhi Ji, Where Are You Running?' Viral Video from CJP Protest

New Delhi: A unique incident came to light during the demonstration of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in the capital Delhi on 10 October. In a video going viral on social media, a man dressed like Mahatma Gandhi is seen running on the road, while Delhi Police personnel are seen running behind him. In the video, a stick is also seen in the person's hand. While running, the stick falls from his hand, but instead of stopping, he continues moving forward. After this scene surfaced, different types of reactions were being seen regarding the video on social media.

According to reports, this incident is being reported from Palika Bazar area near Connaught Place. In the video, a person wearing white dhoti, wearing round glasses and carrying a stick in his hand is seen running fast on the road. Policemen are also seen running behind him. After being chased for some time, he disappears from the camera's sight by passing around the stairs. However, the identity of the person seen in the video and what happened to him after he escaped from the police has not been revealed.

What was the whole matter of CJP's protest?

The video of a person dressed as Gandhiji surfaced at a time when security arrangements were tightened in connection with the CJP protest in Delhi. The party had announced to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10. The main demand of the protesters was the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and registration of protest against the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. 

Delhi Police had not given permission for the demonstration. Despite this, security was increased in Jantar Mantar and many other areas of the capital in view of the possibility of protesters gathering. Barricading was done at various places and security forces were deployed along with policemen. There were also reports of many people being detained during the demonstration.

How did the video of a person dressed as Gandhiji go viral?

The scene seen in the video is one of the incidents of scuffle between police and protesters during the demonstration. Due to the white dhoti, round glasses and stick in his hand, the person's appearance resembles Mahatma Gandhi. That is why the voice heard in the video, 'Hey Gandhiji, where are you running?', attracted people's attention. After this this clip became a topic of discussion on social media. 
 
However, it would not be appropriate to draw any conclusions about the identity of the person, his role in the protest or the exact reason for the police chase on the basis of the viral video. Clear information regarding these aspects has not been revealed.

Was the protest limited to Jantar Mantar only?

After security arrangements were tightened at Jantar Mantar, scenes of gathering of protesters and their scuffle with the police were also seen in different areas of Delhi. Videos related to the demonstration were circulated at many places including Connaught Place. These incidents intensified the discussion on social media about the atmosphere created during the demonstration. 
 
The CJP demonstration was organised over the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and issues related to the election process. At the same time, restrictive steps were taken by the police to maintain security and law and order. Amidst this entire incident, the video of a person running dressed as Gandhiji became one of the most talked about clips related to the protest. At this time, additional information about the individual seen in the video has not been confirmed.