CJP Takes SIR Fight Nationwide, Announces Mobilisation From October 23

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide mobilisation from October 23 against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

At a press conference, the group said it would take its campaign to states heading for elections and gather evidence of alleged irregularities in the voter-roll revision process. It said farmers, Dalits, students and Gen Z would join the mobilisation.

“We will see the pushback from October 23,” the CJP said.

The group said it had already submitted evidence to the group hearing the SIR-related case and would now expand its campaign across the country.

Delhi Protest Preceded Nationwide Mobilisation

The announcement comes days after a CJP-led protest in Delhi on October 10 against Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR process.

Police detained CJP leaders, including founder Abhijeet Dipke, before they could reach Jantar Mantar. Thousands of other protesters were also detained across the national capital.

Parts of central Delhi witnessed heavy security restrictions, with barricades and curbs on public transport and internet services. Jantar Mantar was heavily fortified, forcing protesters to hold smaller demonstrations at locations including Connaught Place, Dilli Haat and Raj Ghat.

The CJP has maintained that its campaign will focus on alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revision and its demand for the Chief Election Commissioner’s removal.