India, Oct. 18 -- The Delhi Police on Saturday granted permission for the Indian National Congress to hold a demonstration at the Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi on November 1, and issued a no-objection certificate in this regard. In addition, the venue has been reserved by the party from October 25 to November 3, police said.

The Congress did not respond to requests for comment.

Deputy commissioner of police (central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said that the INC also approached the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to check the availability of the venue. The MCD said the venue would be available from October 25 to November 3.

"After receiving the venue availability certificate, the Congress approached us. After interacting with them and un...