The Madras High Court ordered the Coimbatore police to permit a 4 km roadshow for PM Modi's visit on March 18, 2024, imposing certain restrictions. Initial denial by police citing security concerns was overturned, emphasizing the importance of leader-public interactions.
Coimbatore: In a significant directive, the Madras High Court has mandated the Coimbatore police to facilitate a roadshow spanning 4 kilometers, linked with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the city on March 18, 2024. This decision comes after the initial refusal by the district police authorities to allow the event earlier in the day.
Justice Anand Venkatesh, presiding over the case, ordered the Assistant Commissioner to provide the necessary permissions and police protection, subject to reasonable conditions aimed at ensuring the event's orderly conduct. Among these conditions, the court specifically banned the erection of flex boards by the organizers, intending to mitigate any associated risks and maintain decorum throughout the roadshow.
Further directives from the court included measures to ensure that the roadshow proceeds smoothly without triggering any law and order issues or posing security threats to the Prime Minister. This ruling effectively counters the State's earlier objections to the roadshow, highlighting that minor inconveniences to public movement are inevitable when a political leader seeks to engage directly with the electorate.
The court's stance emphasizes the democratic principle that elected leaders have the right to interact with their constituents, dismissing the argument that potential disruptions could justify denying permission for such events. The judgment reflects a broader acknowledgment of the importance of maintaining open channels of communication between political figures and the public, underscoring the police's role in facilitating these interactions responsibly.
Justice Anand Venkatesh, presiding over the case, ordered the Assistant Commissioner to provide the necessary permissions and police protection, subject to reasonable conditions aimed at ensuring the event's orderly conduct. Among these conditions, the court specifically banned the erection of flex boards by the organizers, intending to mitigate any associated risks and maintain decorum throughout the roadshow.
Further directives from the court included measures to ensure that the roadshow proceeds smoothly without triggering any law and order issues or posing security threats to the Prime Minister. This ruling effectively counters the State's earlier objections to the roadshow, highlighting that minor inconveniences to public movement are inevitable when a political leader seeks to engage directly with the electorate.
The court's stance emphasizes the democratic principle that elected leaders have the right to interact with their constituents, dismissing the argument that potential disruptions could justify denying permission for such events. The judgment reflects a broader acknowledgment of the importance of maintaining open channels of communication between political figures and the public, underscoring the police's role in facilitating these interactions responsibly.