Save Democracy! CJP Launches 'Jantar Mantar at Kochi' Against CEC
CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke joins Jantar Mantar at Kochi to protest against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
In a bold move to challenge the current electoral processes in India, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke arrived at Kochi airport on Saturday. His mission is to participate in the "Jantar Mantar at Kochi" protest, a demonstration aimed at opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
A "People's Protest" for Electoral Integrity
Speaking to the media upon his arrival, Dipke emphasized that the event is a "people's protest," organized at the invitation of local coordinators and renowned actor-activist Prakash Raj. The CJP representative stated that the party's struggle against CEC Gyanesh Kumar will persist until the nation achieves an "independent and impartial election system."
The Shocking Claim: 13 Crore Voters Deleted
The core of the protest revolves around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Dipke raised alarming concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral rolls, claiming that over 13 crore voters have been deleted across the country.
He questioned the fairness of upcoming elections, noting that the deleted voters represent approximately 13-14 per cent of the total registered vote share. According to Dipke, this mass deletion is not isolated to a few regions but is occurring in every single state across India.
Kerala: The CJP Stronghold
The choice of Kochi as the venue for this protest is strategic. Dipke expressed strong confidence that the youth of Kerala would turn out in massive numbers. He revealed that, according to the party's internal database, Kerala boasts the highest number of registered CJP members in the country.
Event Details and Key Participants
The protest, titled "Jantar Mantar at Kochi," is scheduled to take place at Rajendra Maidan starting at 4 pm. The party has used the slogan "Save Democracy! Cancel SIR!" to rally supporters on social media platform X.
Aside from Abhijeet Dipke, other prominent party figures joining the demonstration include:
- Vijay Mallangi: CJP's media and South Zone lead.
- Aafreen Nawaz: National Secretary of the CJP.
A History of Conflict with Authorities
This demonstration marks the party's first significant action following a clash with law enforcement in the capital. On October 13, several CJP leaders, including Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das, were detained by the Delhi Police. They had attempted to stage a similar protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against the SIR exercise and the CEC, but were stopped for allegedly lacking the necessary permissions.
The legal heat has continued even after the detention. This past Thursday, CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were summoned to the Delhi Crime Branch office as part of an ongoing investigation into the trespassing case from the October 13 incident.