Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Mumbai Mayor Criticizes CJP Amid October 2 Protest Dispute
Mumbai’s mayor criticized a group called the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP.
She said the group acts in a way that helps Congress and that people are watching.
CJP wanted to hold a protest at Shivaji Park on October 2.
Mumbai Police did not allow the protest at that location.
Police said there are rules limiting gatherings there and that the organizers had not obtained required permission from the BMC.
They also worried about noise and traffic near homes and hospitals.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the group would hold a “Jail Bharo Andolan” if it could not protest.
The group wants action involving the Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and electoral-roll changes.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde called the Cockroach Janta Party the “Congress Jitao Party” and alleged it is associated with Congress.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a “Jail Bharo Andolan” in Mumbai for October 2 after police denied permission for a protest at Shivaji Park.
The proposed protest concerns demands involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Election Commission and Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Mumbai Police cited restrictions on gatherings at Shivaji Park, missing BMC permission, noise concerns, traffic congestion and the area’s residential and silence-zone status.
Police advised CJP to seek another venue and submit a new application, while Dipke called the denial an attempt to suppress citizens’ voices.
- Who
- Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, the Cockroach Janta Party and Mumbai Police.
- What
- A dispute over police denial of permission for a CJP protest and the group’s announcement of a possible “Jail Bharo Andolan.”
- When
- The proposed protest was scheduled for October 2, with Dipke announcing the planned agitation after permission was denied.
- Where
- Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Police cited gathering restrictions, absent BMC permission, noise and traffic concerns, and the site’s residential and silence-zone status; CJP said it was protesting issues involving the Election Commission and electoral-roll revision.
Mayor and Police Position
CJP Position
Characterization of CJP
Mayor and Police Position
Mayor Ritu Tawde called CJP the “Congress Jitao Party” and alleged that it is associated with Congress.
CJP Position
CJP’s stated demands concern the Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Protest permission
Mayor and Police Position
Mumbai Police denied permission for the proposed Shivaji Park gathering, citing legal and administrative restrictions, missing BMC permission, and concerns about noise and traffic.
CJP Position
Abhijeet Dipke said the denial was unacceptable and alleged that it was an attempt to suppress citizens’ voices.
Next steps
Mayor and Police Position
Police advised organizers to choose another venue and submit a fresh application to the relevant police authorities.
CJP Position
Dipke announced a “Jail Bharo Andolan” in Mumbai on October 2 if the protest was not permitted.
- Mayor
- Ritu Tawde, Mayor of the BMC
- Protesting group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Proposed date
- October 2
- Proposed venue
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- CJP founder
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Police reasons
- Gathering restrictions, missing BMC permission, noise pollution and traffic congestion concerns
- CJP demands
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, changes concerning the Election Commission and action related to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls