Abhijeet Dipke Announces October 2 ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ in Mumbai After Shivaji Park Protest Denied
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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced a “Jail Bharo Andolan” in Mumbai on October 2 after police denied permission for the party’s proposed protest at Shivaji Park against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
CJP Protest Planned on Gandhi Jayanti
Dipke announced the planned agitation on Monday through a post on X, stating that the “Jail Bharo Andolan” would be held at Shivaji Park on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, with the hashtag #SaveDemocracy.
The CJP had originally planned to hold a protest against Gyanesh Kumar and demanded his resignation. The party has also raised demands concerning the Election Commission’s functioning and electoral-roll revision.
Among its demands is a freeze on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party has also called for changes to the legal framework governing the Election Commission.
Mumbai Police Denies Permission
The Mumbai Police denied permission for the proposed gathering at Shivaji Park, saying it was not empowered to grant permission for such an event at the venue.
The police referred to a Bombay High Court judgment and subsequent orders issued by the Maharashtra government in support of its decision.
Officials also cited concerns related to noise pollution, traffic congestion and disruption to the movement of people around Shivaji Park. The organisers were advised to look for an alternative venue for the protest.
Dipke Announces Jail Bharo Protest
Dipke had earlier criticised the police decision, arguing that such measures to suppress citizens voices were unacceptable.
Following the denial of permission, he announced the “Jail Bharo Andolan” for October 2. The announcement keeps the CJP’s protest plans focused on Gandhi Jayanti despite the police decision regarding Shivaji Park.
Election Commission Faces Scrutiny
The proposed agitation comes at a time when the Election Commission is facing scrutiny over allegations of internal differences linked to electoral-roll decisions and the SIR exercise.
The Election Commission has rejected claims that there has been a breakdown in its functioning. It has said that differences of view are part of institutional deliberations and maintained that key decisions were taken unanimously.
