CJP Protest Live Updates: Delhi March Against CEC Row

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— 05:05 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: CJP's Ashutosh Ranka Says Surety Verification Done, Next Date in Third Week of November

CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka said the surety verification in his case has been completed successfully, and a fresh date has been fixed for the third week of November. On the Crime Branch notice, he said they had missed the earlier date but had informed the police about it, and were now waiting to hear back on the timings for appearing. The statement came a day after Ranka, co-convenor Saurav Das and CJP member Ajinkya Shinde reached Mandir Marg police station in Delhi.

— 03:55 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: LDF Student Outfits March in Kerala, Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal

Left Democratic Front-linked student groups marched to Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The march, organised by SFI, AISF, KSC(M), SSAI and AIDSO, was inaugurated by Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan. The protest took place on the day Om Prakash Mathur took office as the new Governor of Kerala.

— 03:55 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Delhi Har Gali Mein Jantar Mantar March Reaches EC Office, Detentions Continue

The march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls continued in central Delhi on Friday, with participants heading towards the Election Commission of India headquarters. The protest, under the banner 'Har Gali Mein Jantar Mantar', is being organised by the People Against SIR platform and has seen detentions by the Delhi Police through the afternoon.

— 03:24 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: More Protesters Detained as Delhi March Continues

Several protesters were detained during their march to the ECI office in Delhi today. The march was called to 'restore democracy', demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and press for the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

— 03:12 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Several Protesters Detained in Central Delhi March

Several protesters were detained during the march against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in central Delhi. The protesters were heading towards the Election Commission of India headquarters at the time. The march is part of the 'Har Gali Mein Jantar Mantar' protest called by People Against SIR.

— 03:00 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Delhi Police Begin Detaining Marchers Heading to ECI Office

Police have started detaining some of the protesters who were marching to the ECI office against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The detentions began as the march proceeded through central Delhi towards the Election Commission headquarters.

— 02:48 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Punjab Assembly Moves Resolution Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Punjab assembly on Friday tabled an official resolution moved by finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, calling for an independent inquiry into Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the administrative decisions governing recent voter registration updates. The state government-backed resolution demands an impartial, non-partisan investigation to determine whether procedural violations, arbitrary administrative changes, or unauthorised deletions compromised the voting framework ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

— 02:44 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: TVK and Allies Walk Out of Tamil Nadu Electoral Roll Meeting, Demand CEC Resignation

The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, along with its alliance partners, walked out of the all-party meeting led by chief electoral officer Archana Patnaik at the Secretariat in Chennai on Friday. Briefing reporters later, minister for energy resources and law CTR Nirmal Kumar said TVK has opposed the SIR exercise from the beginning. He claimed that without the SIR exercise, TVK would have won more than 160 seats in the April 23 Assembly polls, and said the party demands that CEC Gyanesh Kumar take responsibility and resign. He also alleged that the SIR exercise led to the removal of women and youth voters, claims the party presented as its own.

— 02:28 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Reach Mandir Marg Police Station

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde arrived at Mandir Marg Police Station in Delhi. They reached the station a day after they failed to appear despite being summoned to join the police probe in two cases against them.

— 02:24 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Brinda Karat Joins Delhi March, Vows Struggle Will Continue

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat has joined the protest march to the ECI office in Delhi. She said, 'Our struggle will continue until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns.' The march is part of the day-long protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the national capital.

— 02:12 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Yogendra Yadav Joins Delhi March to ECI Office

Activist Yogendra Yadav has joined the protest march to the ECI office in Delhi. In a post on X, he wrote, 'Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign. Roll Back SIR. Repeal the 2023 Election Commissioners Appointment Act.' The march is demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

— 01:56 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: People Against SIR March Begins in Delhi Towards EC Office

A march against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls began in central Delhi on Friday, with participants heading towards the Election Commission of India headquarters to protest the alleged deletion of voters. The march, called by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, started near Gole Dak Khana at the intersection of Kalibari Marg and Bhai Vir Singh Marg. The Krantikari Yuva Sangathan and the Students' Federation of India have extended support, with activists from Delhi, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh taking part. Security was tightened near Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, with Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force personnel deployed in large numbers.

— 01:37 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Centre Extends 273 CAPF Companies Deployment Till October 31

The Union Home Ministry has extended the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces companies in the national capital till October 31, for the second time, over the possibility of 'flash protests' by political and other groups. The extension was approved at the request of the Delhi Police, and officials said a similar extension had been sanctioned in mid-October. Officials said the Delhi Police had informed the ministry that flash protests could be undertaken by political and other outfits at various sensitive locations in the city, making the extended deployment essential for law and order.

— 12:54 PM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Delhi Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead of Jantar Mantar March

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the movement of a large number of people from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara at around 2 pm today. Traffic diversions will remain in force from 1 pm to 5 pm on the affected routes. Commuters have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel near Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, Connaught Place, Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar, and towards Astha Kunj Park, Nehru Place and adjoining roads. People have also been asked to plan journeys in advance, allow extra time, use alternative routes and avoid roadside and unauthorised parking near the venue.

— 11:45 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: RTI Shows Cabinet Secretariat Sent EC Letters to CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Cabinet Secretariat forwarded letters written to the Cabinet Secretary by election commissioners Sukhbir Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, concerning alleged misconduct by senior deputy election commissioner Maneesh Garg, to the office of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The letters were also sent to the Department of Personnel and Training, according to information obtained through a Right to Information application. A document released in response to the application shows that on August 3, the secretariat proposed seeking CEC Kumar's opinion on the letters.

— 11:38 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: RSS Leader Indresh Kumar Questions CJP Funding

RSS national executive member Indresh Kumar on Thursday questioned the funding behind the Cockroach Janta Party campaigns and alleged that a small number of youths had been led astray by 'anarchic' elements. He asked where the young people involved get the funding for the protests and claimed that turnout at these protests is dwindling. Kumar also alleged that the protesters keep abandoning old issues to latch onto new ones and drew a comparison with the situation in Bangladesh, claims he presented as his own view.

— 11:09 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: INDIA Bloc Plans Next Round of Protests in Early November

The INDIA bloc's next round of protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar may begin in early November, following a rally planned at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on November 1. Opposition leaders have started discussing ideas for another round of protests after the series of marches in central Delhi in the second week of October.

— 10:27 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Suspense Over Abhijeet Dipke Joining Delhi March

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has been invited to join the protest march organised by the People Against SIR group against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. However, there is no official confirmation yet on whether he will join the march. The march is part of a day of protests in central Delhi against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

— 10:12 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to Appear Before SEM Court Today

Cockroach Janta Party co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das are scheduled to appear before the SEM court on Friday as the Crime Branch continues its investigation into the case. The Crime Branch had summoned them for questioning on Thursday, but they did not appear. Although no fresh notice has been issued by the Crime Branch for Friday, the three leaders have been asked to appear for questioning any time between 10 am and 4 pm.

— 09:59 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Delhi March Route From Bangla Sahib Gurdwara to EC Office

The march organised by People Against SIR, described as a week-old alliance of students, farmers and civil society groups, is scheduled to move from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara in Delhi's Connaught Place to the Election Commission office near Patel Chowk. The organisers say the march aims to restore democracy by demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

— 09:45 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Pushkar Singh Dhami Slams Congress Over Anti-SIR Protests

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Thursday that the BJP will run a nationwide campaign titled 'Save democracy, remove anarchy', calling the situation in the country over the last few days 'very dangerous for democracy'. He launched a sharp attack on the Congress over its protests and criticism amid the row over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Dhami said democracy means 'respecting the people's mandate, not blaming institutions for defeat.'

— 09:32 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Om Birla Says Fresh CEC Impeachment Motion Will Follow Due Process

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said any fresh impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would be examined as per laid-down procedures. 'We will follow the process when the motion is moved. Just as there is a procedure for the impeachment of judges, there is a process laid down for the CEC too. It will be followed if the opposition moves a motion,' Birla said. He was speaking at a press conference ahead of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which India is hosting.

— 09:16 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Mallikarjun Kharge Demands Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Repeal of Immunity Law

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded the scrapping of the 2023 law that grants immunity to election commissioners, accusing the Centre of undermining the Election Commission's independence. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, he asked, 'Are you above the Constitution?' and alleged that the government was shielding election commissioners from accountability. He urged the repeal of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which protects election commissioners against civil and criminal proceedings for acts done or words spoken in the discharge of official duties, subject to the Act's provisions.

— 09:13 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Samyukt Kisan Morcha to Join Anti-SIR Protests Across India

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the People Against SIR platform have called for protests across the country today against the Special Intensive Revision. Demonstrations are planned at district and tehsil headquarters and state capitals, besides the Delhi march to the Election Commission office. The SKM, which led the 2020-21 agitation against the three farm laws, said its members will submit a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu through district magistrates and sub-divisional magistrates, demanding the SIR exercise be scrapped and voting rights restored to 13.41 crore citizens it alleges were deleted from electoral rolls.

— 09:09 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: What Is People Against SIR, the Group Behind the Delhi March

People Against SIR is a platform formed on October 14 at Surjeet Bhavan in New Delhi by groups representing farmers, workers, women, students, Adivasis, Dalits and minorities. The group has alleged that the Special Intensive Revision exercise is illegal and has demanded that voter lists be reset to their pre-2024 version. It also wants lists updated through social audits as laid down in the Election Commission Manual and CAG guidelines.

— 08:36 AM, 23 Oct 26 | Ankit Anand

CJP Protest Live Updates: Har Gali Mein Jantar Mantar March in Delhi Today Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The People Against SIR platform has called a march in central Delhi today, moving from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara in Connaught Place to the Election Commission office near Patel Chowk. The protest seeks to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Among those invited are CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, actor Prakash Raj, student leaders Neha Bora and Aishe Ghosh, senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and activist Tushar Gandhi.

CJP Protest Live Updates: Delhi Har Gali Mein Jantar Mantar March, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Neha Bora, Prakash Raj, Police Action