Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Vishal Dadlani Joins Mumbai Protest Demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party held a protest in Mumbai on October 2, 2026.
The group wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
It says there were problems with the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.
The group claimed that about 13 crore names were removed, but this claim was not independently confirmed in the reports.
Singer Vishal Dadlani joined the protest and sang “Go Gyanu Go.”
Actress Shabana Azmi also attended and urged people to defend their voting rights.
Actor Naseeruddin Shah expressed support for the protest and met its leader, Abhijeet Dipke.
Mumbai Police had denied permission for the gathering because of rules and traffic concerns.
In Delhi, police detained more than 500 people protesting the same issue.
Singer Vishal Dadlani joined the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2, 2026.
The demonstration demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Dadlani performed the slogan “Go Gyanu Go” and said the movement would continue until Kumar left office.
The protest was held as a “Jail Bharo Andolan” after Mumbai Police denied permission, citing public-assembly, traffic, and noise concerns.
Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi supported or attended the Mumbai demonstration, while Delhi Police detained more than 500 protesters.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with supporters including Vishal Dadlani, Shabana Azmi, and Naseeruddin Shah; the protest targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- A Mumbai protest demanding Kumar’s resignation and opposing alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- When
- October 2, 2026; Dadlani announced his participation one day earlier.
- Where
- Shivaji Park in Mumbai; related protests also took place near Jantar Mantar and other areas of Delhi.
- Why
- CJP alleged that the electoral-roll revision interfered with democracy and the election system and demanded changes to the Election Commission and the SIR process.
Protesters’ Position
Authorities’ Position
Electoral-roll revision
Protesters’ Position
CJP alleged that the Special Intensive Revision caused large-scale voter-list removals and could affect elections, demanding that the process be frozen and the January 2025 voter list restored.
Authorities’ Position
The reports present these as allegations by CJP and do not independently establish the claimed removals or electoral impact.
Gyanesh Kumar’s role
Protesters’ Position
CJP and its supporters said Kumar interfered with democracy and the electoral system and demanded his resignation, criminal proceedings, and reforms to the Election Commission.
Authorities’ Position
The reports do not include a response from Kumar or the Election Commission to these allegations.
Mumbai protest permission
Protesters’ Position
CJP proceeded with its “Jail Bharo Andolan” at Shivaji Park despite the denial, saying the protest and questioning government decisions were legitimate.
Authorities’ Position
Mumbai Police denied permission, citing restrictions on public gatherings as well as traffic and noise concerns.
- Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest leader
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Main demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Election issue
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- CJP claim
- Around 13 crore names were removed from voter lists; the reports said this claim was not independently established
- Mumbai location
- Shivaji Park
- Police action
- Mumbai Police denied permission for the gathering, while Delhi Police detained more than 500 protesters
Sources
Naseeruddin Shah, Vishal Dadlani join CJP protest in Mumbai. Demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
Vishal Dadlani To Join Mumbai Protest Demanding Gyanesh's Resignation
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