AAP Celebrates 'Victory' as Delhi Police Withdraws Prohibitory Order

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared a victory for Delhi residents after Delhi Police rescinded a prohibitory order that restricted gatherings during Navratri. AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the Lt Governor and Central government, portraying the withdrawal as a defeat for their directives. The order, previously imposed over law and order concerns, faced backlash from Hindu devotees.

Aam Aadmi Party hailed the withdrawal of a prohibitory order in Delhi as a victory for Hindu devotees. The decision, reversed by Delhi Police, was originally in place to prevent gatherings during Navratri.

AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the Central government and Lt Governor, calling the order's revocation a defeat for them. He lauded the persistence of devotees who challenged the decree in court.

The controversial order imposed Section 163, citing law and order issues, but was met with significant public and political dissent, leading to its reversal.

(With inputs from agencies.)