2026 Mumbai Shivaji Park protests

The 2026 Mumbai Shivaji Park protests began on 2 October 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti), organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The demonstrations are specifically targeted at forcing the resignation and criminal investigation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over severe controversies concerning voter deletions and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Background Shivaji Park has historically functioned as a central public space for political rallies and social movements in Mumbai. Strict legal restrictions under Bombay High Court rulings limit non-sporting and political gatherings at the ground to protect its status as a residential neighborhood and sports complex. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the Protest 2.0 and Jail Bharo Andolan" for October 2, 2026, aiming to challenge the Election Commission's actions.

Reasons and Demands Resignation and Prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar: The primary catalyst for the October 2 mobilization is a demand for the immediate resignation, criminal investigation, and accountability of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over massive voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Electoral Integrity: Protesters called for a total freeze on the SIR process, the restoration of prior voter lists, and an independent mechanism for appointing election commissioners.

2026 Mumbai Shivaji Park protests

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