CJP Protest in Mumbai Against Election Commission
Cockroach Janta Party to protest at Shivaji Park demanding resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral irregularity allegations.
A massive demonstration is set to unfold at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ground in Mumbai as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) prepares to launch a major protest. The group is demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, citing serious allegations of electoral irregularities.
Demands for CEC Resignation
The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, focuses on alleged discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The CJP has leveled severe accusations against the top poll official, with spokesperson Saurav Das labeling the CEC as a "traitor" and an "anti-national."
Das emphasized that the movement aims to tap into the energy of the younger generation, drawing parallels to previous youth-led movements. "The youth of Mumbai are hitting the streets again. Today, a massive protest is going to happen at Shivaji Park," Das stated, calling upon citizens across the country to support the cause.
Widespread Protests Across India
The unrest is not limited to Maharashtra. Simultaneous demonstrations have been reported in the national capital, where members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), alongside various opposition leaders, gathered near Jantar Mantar. They shared the same demand: the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
In Delhi, the situation remains tense. Authorities have tightened security in central areas after denying permission for the proposed demonstrations. Prohibitory restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, have been imposed to prevent escalation.
Heavy Security and Political Reaction
In Mumbai, a heavy police deployment has been observed at Shivaji Park to manage the crowds and maintain order as the CJP activists and civil society organizations gather.
Addressing the controversy, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed the allegations as a manufactured narrative. He asserted that the claims against the Election Commission have already been debunked. "The entire matter has been exposed. Following the press conference held by the three Election Commissioners, their fake narrative has been busted. Yet, attempts are still being made to push this fake narrative. They will not succeed at this," Fadnavis said.