Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) national convenor Abhijeet Dipke has announced a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai, while outlining 4 demands beyond Kumar's resignation. The demonstration is scheduled for October 2 at 4 PM outside Gate 6 of Shivaji Park.

Dipke made the remarks at a press conference at the Mumbai Press Club on Thursday, around 24 hours before the planned protest. He appealed to people to join what he described as a nationwide movement linked to Kumar's resignation and the protection of democracy.

What CJP is demanding

The party's demands include:

  • Kumar's resignation as Chief Election Commissioner.
  • A criminal case and an inquiry against him.
  • A halt to the SIR voter list and the use of the 2025 voter list for elections.
  • Greater transparency and fairness in the appointment of election commissioners.

Dipke criticised the SIR-based voter list and said elections should be conducted using the voter list that existed before the exercise. He also made a sarcastic political remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could win even an election in the United States if voting took place using an SIR-based list.

Opposition parties and the CJP have alleged that 13 crore voters were wrongly removed during the SIR process. That allegation was cited as part of the argument for stopping the current list and relying on the earlier voter roll.

Demand for a change in appointments

Dipke also called for a more transparent process to select election commissioners. He said the process should be impartial and include civil society. He criticised the removal of a provision involving the Chief Justice and argued that decisions on appointments should not be made privately by political leaders.

The party has urged supporters to gather at Shivaji Park for the October 2 protest. Its stated demands cover Kumar's resignation, legal and investigative action, the disputed voter list, and changes to the election commissioner selection process.

Conclusion

CJP's Mumbai protest centres on 4 demands: action against Gyanesh Kumar, changes to the SIR voter list, use of the 2025 roll, and a more transparent appointment process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is the CJP protest in Mumbai?

The protest is scheduled for October 2.

Q. Where will the protest take place?

It will be held at Gate 6 of Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

Q. What time is the protest scheduled?

The gathering is scheduled for 4 PM.

Q. What is CJP demanding about the SIR voter list?

CJP wants the SIR voter list stopped and the 2025 voter list used for elections.

Q. What has CJP demanded regarding Gyanesh Kumar?

It has called for Kumar's resignation, a criminal case and an inquiry against him.

Q. What change does CJP want in election commissioner appointments?

It wants the selection process to be transparent and impartial, with civil-society participation.