India, Oct. 7 -- Delhi is the national political centre, and every party strives to convey its message nationwide, whether through demonstrations or protests. In the era of instant information, managing these events is challenging, and the Delhi Police, of late, is getting tested relentlessly.

Starting with the Jantar Mantar protests in June, the tempo has not abated. The latest challenge began on October 2 with the Opposition demonstrating against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and continued on Tuesday.

There is no let-up, with more such protests lined up for the next few days. Political parties in Delhi have often used major protest sites and central roads to share their message. Now, with instant video and live updates, every...