New Delhi: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demonstrated at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Friday, October 2, taxing the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. A large number of people participated in the demonstration. CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke raised questions well-nigh the Election Commission and so-called irregularities in the voter list. However, many of his allegations have not been independently confirmed.
Why was the sit-in held in Shivaji Park?
CJP demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar through protests. The organisation raised objection to the so-called changes made in the voter lists under Special Intensive Revision or SIR. The CJP moreover put forward several demands, including stopping the SIR process and restoring the voter list of January 2025.
Did the protest get permission from Mumbai Police?
According to reports, Mumbai Police had not given permission for the sit-in in Shivaji Park. Despite this, CJP workers and supporters gathered there. Information has come to light that the police have cited concerns related to traffic and noise. Police gravity was moreover deployed for security in the zone during the demonstration.
Who complained to the police regarding the protest?
Lawyer and local resident Siddhi Devlekar informed well-nigh filing a complaint versus CJP leaders at Shivaji Park Police Station. According to ANI report, the complaint has levelled allegations versus Abhijit Deepke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ratna Singh, among others, for protesting and gathering a large prod despite not getting permission.
What did Abhijeet Deepke signify next?
After the protest, Abhijeet Deepke said that if Gyanesh Kumar does not resign, then flipside protest will be held at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10. He tabbed it 'Jantar-Mantar 2.0' and tabbed upon people from wideness the country to reach Delhi. After Mumbai, CJP has moreover talked well-nigh vociferation in other cities including Goa, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Ranchi.
Who participated in the demonstration?
Apart from CJP supporters, some well-known personalities moreover participated in the demonstration. According to reports, actors Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi and composer-singer Vishal Dadlani and some others attended the event. The protesters put forward their demands through posters and slogans.
