Archive · 2 Oct 2026
CJP Questions Authority Behind Voter Roll, Assam Delimitation Decisions
CJP wanted to hold a protest in Mumbai about voter-related decisions.
The protest was planned for Shivaji Park at 4 p.m.
on 2 October.
Mumbai Police did not give the group permission to use the venue.
Even so, CJP leader Das asked people to come to the protest.
He said Mumbai Police would handle the event peacefully.
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka criticized Delhi Police for arresting protesters, students, and young people in Delhi.
Ranka said he hoped Mumbai Police would treat the protesters differently.
He also questioned who had the authority to make decisions about voter lists and changing Assam’s electoral boundaries.
CJP planned a protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park at 4 p.m. on 2 October.
Mumbai Police did not grant permission for the protest at the venue.
CJP leader Das appealed to Mumbai residents to attend despite the lack of permission.
Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka criticized Delhi Police for detaining peaceful protesters and students.
Ranka questioned the authority behind voter-roll decisions and Assam’s delimitation process.
- Who
- The protest was organized by CJP, with statements from Das and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka; Gyanesh Kumar was questioned by CJP.
- What
- CJP planned a protest and questioned the authority behind voter-roll decisions and Assam’s delimitation.
- When
- The protest was scheduled for 4 p.m. on 2 October.
- Where
- The planned venue was Shivaji Park in Mumbai; the statements also referred to police action in Delhi and decisions concerning Assam.
- Why
- CJP said it was seeking a better electoral system and objected to decisions it said could affect voters and electoral boundaries.
- Organizing group
- CJP
- Planned venue
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Scheduled time
- 4 p.m. on 2 October
- Permission status
- Mumbai Police did not grant permission for the protest at the venue
- Main concerns
- Voter rolls and Assam’s delimitation
- Figure cited in allegation
- 13 crore voters
- Police criticism
- CJP criticized Delhi Police over action against protesters, students, and youth