CJP Protests at Shivaji Park Demand CEC Resignation

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held a ‘Season 2’ protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Friday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Founder Abhijeet Dipke led the demonstration, which the police monitored amid ongoing tensions regarding the venue's status as a silence zone.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed the protesters' claims as a "fake narrative" already addressed by the Election Commission. While Dipke challenged the government to arrest demonstrators, the CJP maintained its movement remains independent from the Opposition’s upcoming October 6 protest. Police had previously denied formal permission for the gathering.

Editor's note: The brief effectively summarizes the protest details, the key figures involved, and the government's response within the target length.