Archive · 29 Sep 2026
CJP Plans Jail Bharo Protest After Mumbai Police Refusal
The Cockroach Janta Party wanted to hold a peaceful protest at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Mumbai Police did not give permission for that demonstration.
After this refusal, party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a different kind of protest.
He said the party plans a “Jail Bharo Andolan” on October 2.
“Jail Bharo” means “fill the jails.”
The party says it may use this protest if it believes its right to demonstrate has been blocked.
October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti.
The available report does not explain why police refused permission.
The Cockroach Janta Party plans a “Jail Bharo Andolan” on October 2.
The planned protest follows Mumbai Police’s refusal to permit a demonstration at Shivaji Park.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest would be launched if their right to demonstrate is suppressed.
The proposed movement is described as a “fill-the-jails” protest.
October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti, when CJP says it plans to hold the movement.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party and its founder, Abhijeet Dipke.
- What
- CJP is planning a “Jail Bharo Andolan” after its proposed peaceful demonstration was denied permission.
- When
- October 2, Gandhi Jayanti.
- Where
- Mumbai; the initially proposed demonstration was to be held at Shivaji Park.
- Why
- CJP says it will launch the movement if its right to protest is suppressed after the police refusal.
CJP’s Position
Police Decision
Right to demonstrate
CJP’s Position
CJP says it will launch a “Jail Bharo Andolan” if its right to protest is suppressed.
Police Decision
Mumbai Police denied permission for CJP’s proposed peaceful demonstration at Shivaji Park.
- Organiser
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Founder
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Planned action
- “Jail Bharo Andolan”
- Date
- October 2
- Original venue
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Police decision
- Permission for the peaceful demonstration was denied