CJP Protest Mumbai LIVE Updates: Cockroach Janta Party Set To Begin 'Jail Bharo Andolan' At Shivaji Park Today; Barricades In Place At Iconic Ground

A political confrontation over electoral rolls and the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is set to take to the streets on October 2, with protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar planned in both Mumbai and Delhi. Police have tightened security around the proposed demonstrations as organisers and supporters step up their demands for accountability.

In Mumbai, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced a 'Jail Bharo Andolan' at Shivaji Park at 4 pm. The CJP had earlier sought permission to hold a protest against Kumar at the venue but said Mumbai Police denied it. Police then said they were not empowered to grant permission for a gathering at Shivaji Park because of a 2013 Bombay High Court order and also cited the area’s status as a silence zone.

In Delhi, social activists and student groups have called a gathering at Jantar Mantar. AISA, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan are among those backing the protest, while AAP leaders Atishi, Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia have appealed to people to participate. Protesters are demanding Kumar’s resignation and have raised allegations concerning electoral rolls and the conduct of elections.

The protests come amid an ongoing political dispute over SIR, which has drawn criticism from opposition parties. The Election Commission, however, has said that its three-member commission took decisions on the exercise unanimously. Dipke has also demanded Kumar’s resignation and warned that the CJP could expand its protests to other parts of the country.

Security Beefed Up At Shivaji Park Ahead Of CJP Protest

A viral video shared by a Shivaji Park resident showed barricades in place at Shivaji Park's Gate no 6. The video shot on Thursday night shows the gate fully blocked by barricades. Mumbai Police has denied permission to CJP for a protest at the iconic ground.

Singer Vishal Dadlani To Join CJP 'Jail Bharo Andolan' At Shivaji Park

Singer Vishal Dadlani said that he will join the 'Jail Bharo Andolan' by CJP at Shivaji Park in Mumbai today. Dadlani took to his social media and slammed CEC Gyanesh Kumar with the slogan, "Go Gyanu Go". The singer also urged Mumbaikars to turn up at 4pm at Shivaji Park and participate in the demonstration.

Abhijeet Dipke Meets Students At Ambedkar Hostel In Chembur

Abhijeet Dipke met the students at Ambedkar Hostel in Chembur, ahead of CJP's Jail Bharo Andolan at Shivaji Park. Pictures of the meet, shared on his social media account, show Dipke interacting with students.

Abhijeet Dipke Detained At Marine Drive

A day before CJP's planned 'Jail Bharo Andolan' at Shivaji Park, founder Abhijeet Dipke was briefly detained at Marine Drive by Mumbai Police on October 2. CJP has called the protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR exercise and demanded his resignation. Police had earlier denied permission for the demonstration. Dipke was later released.