CJP Takes Election Commission Campaign to Mumbai: October 2 Report

What Happened

On October 2, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held a public demonstration at Shivaji Park in Mumbai as part of its "Election Commission Thik Karo" campaign. Reuters reported that hundreds of supporters gathered to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and demanding systemic transparency in voter register maintenance. Key Demands Stated at Mumbai: 1. Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. 2. Full disclosure and verification of deletion lists under SIR. 3. Greater institutional checks on Election Commissioner selection.

Why It Matters

This was CJP's first major protest demonstration outside the Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan education corridors, establishing a nationwide multi-city campaign footprint.

Timeline

- 24 SEP 2026: 48-hour ultimatum issued. - 26 SEP 2026: Deadline lapses without resignation. - 02 OCT 2026: Demonstration held at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. - 03 OCT 2026: Mumbai Police registers FIR against organisers and participants.

Background & Context

Following the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum issued on September 24, CJP mobilized in Mumbai to escalate institutional accountability demands.

Key People Involved

- Abhijeet Dipke: CJP Founder. - Gyanesh Kumar: Chief Election Commissioner.

Public & Political Reaction

Protesters carried placards demanding institutional transparency; local police authorities cited lack of prior assembly clearance.

Future Implications

CJP announced that Mumbai was the initial regional action preceding the national gathering in New Delhi on October 10.

Movement Statement

"Electoral roll integrity is the bedrock of democracy. Our Mumbai assembly was peaceful and resolute." — CJP Press Note