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CJP warns of Jantar Mantar 2.0 as thousands attend Mumbai protest seeking CEC's ouster
- On Friday, October 2, 2026, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah joined the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Mumbai's Shivaji Park, backing the group's demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- An Indian Express investigation revealed Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded objections on at least 14 occasions over 10 months regarding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Meeting CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke at the protest site, Shah offered support for the movement, which organizers termed a "Jail Bharo Andolan." He previously stated, "Asking questions is our right."
- Despite Mumbai Police denying permission for the gathering citing a 2013 Bombay High Court order, the protest proceeded with tightened security. Dipke announced expansion to Goa, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.
- The campaign culminates in a sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar later this month, where the CJP demands a transparent Election Commissioner appointment process and a freeze on the 2025 electoral roll.
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CJP warns of Jantar Mantar 2.0 as thousands attend Mumbai protest seeking CEC's ouster
The Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Shivaji Park sought the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Party leaders accused the government of electoral fraud and deleting voters' names from the lists. Many prominent figures, including veteran actors, participated in the demonstration despite police denial of permission. Protesters emphasized the need for immediate action and a fair electoral process.
·Mumbai, India
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'Gyanesh Kumar must resign': Mumbai's voice echoes at Shivaji Park.
Naseeruddin Shah hugs Cockroach Janta Party's Abhijeet Dipke at Shivaji Park protest; Vishal Dadlani joins to demand the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar
Thousands of people gathered to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, despite police denying permission for the protest.
·New Delhi, India
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Total News Sources31
Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left, 38% Right
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources lean Right
39% Left
L 39%
C 23%
R 38%
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