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Mumbai Police Reject Shivaji Park Protest Over Election Roll Dispute
Mumbai police did not allow a planned protest at Shivaji Park.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party.
It was meant to criticize the Election Commission of India and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Police said they could not approve gatherings at the ground under existing rules.
They also said the organizers had not obtained approval from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Officials worried about noise because Shivaji Park is a silence zone.
They also feared traffic problems and blocked access to nearby hospitals.
The organizers may apply to hold the protest at another place in Mumbai.
Mumbai police denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Party’s October 2 protest at Shivaji Park.
Police cited High Court directives, missing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation approval and possible traffic disruption.
Authorities said Shivaji Park is a silence zone near residential areas and several hospitals.
The protest application was submitted on September 26 by activist Ajinkya Shinde.
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a nationwide protest over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, activist Ajinkya Shinde, Mumbai police, the Election Commission of India and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Police rejected permission for an October 2 protest at Shivaji Park concerning alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Where
- Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- When
- The application was submitted on September 26, and the protest was planned for October 2; police denied permission on Sunday.
- Why
- Police cited High Court directives, the absence of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation approval, noise concerns and possible traffic disruption affecting emergency vehicles.
Protest Organizers
Authorities and Election Commission
Need for the protest
Protest Organizers
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a nationwide protest against the Election Commission of India and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Authorities and Election Commission
The Election Commission of India said differing views during institutional deliberations are normal and that its orders have full legal sanction and follow statutory procedures.
Permission for Shivaji Park
Protest Organizers
The Cockroach Janta Party sought to begin its protest from Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Authorities and Election Commission
Mumbai police rejected the application, citing existing directives, the lack of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation approval, Shivaji Park’s silence-zone status and risks to traffic and emergency access.
Key facts
- Protest date
- October 2
- Proposed venue
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Application date
- September 26
- Applicant
- Activist Ajinkya Shinde
- Organiser
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Authorities’ concerns
- High Court directives, missing civic approval, noise pollution and traffic disruption
- Protest subject
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Sources
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