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Protests Against Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar Spread Ahead of Delhi Rally

Detentions, police cases and opposition marches have intensified pressure over alleged voter roll irregularities, as the Cockroach Janta Party prepares another Delhi protest on October 10.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1CJP Leads Major Protests Demanding Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar Step Down
  2. 2Protests Against Election Chief Gyanesh Kumar Spread Ahead of Delhi Rally

Key moments · 17

CJP announces Mumbai protest and challenges CM Fadnavis

The Hindu ↗

CJP founder Dipke detained by Mumbai police, then released

Times of India Top Stories ↗

Dipke briefly detained after Marine Drive placard protest

India Today ↗

Massive protests begin in Mumbai and spread to other cities

Mint ↗

Student groups and AAP join Delhi protests, hundreds detained

Hindustan Times ↗

Public figures join CJP protest at Shivaji Park

The Hindu ↗

CJP signals readiness for three-month agitation

Indian Express ↗

Delhi protest sees detentions as CJP announces return

The Hindu ↗

Police register Mumbai case against CJP organisers and others

Scroll.in ↗

Further detentions follow second day of Delhi protests

Times of India Top Stories ↗

Thackerays join Mumbai protest as Delhi detentions rise

The Hindu ↗

Thackerays demand Kumar resign and challenge voting arrangements

NDTV India ↗

Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking Kumar's suspension

India Today ↗

Supreme Court to hear petitions concerning election chief

Indian Express ↗

CJP leaders say arrest fears will not stop October 10 protest

The Hindu ↗

CJP leader says he may be arrested under national security law

Mint ↗

Opposition leaders prepare march to Election Commission headquarters

Deutsche Welle ↗

Coverage by day

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4 articles

  1. Multiple groups, moving crowds: Why CEC protest became a challenge for Delhi Police
    Indian Express
  2. India news: Opposition leaders set to march to Election Commission
    Deutsche Welle
  3. CEC row LIVE updates: INDIA bloc to hold protest march to ECI headquarters against 'vote chori'; security heightened
    The Hindu
  4. CEC row LIVE updates: INDIA bloc to hold protest march from Parliament to ECI headquarters against 'vote chori'
    The Hindu

10 articles

  1. ‘Fear of jail won’t work’:CJP says it will go ahead with October 10 protest
    The Hindu
  2. Will be arrested anytime under NSA, says CJP's Ashutosh Ranka: 'Agar maar bhi diya to...'
    Mint
  3. 'Kitno ko arrest karoge Amit Shah? 10 Oct ko poora desh aa raha hai': Dipke
    Times of India Top Stories
  4. CJP leaders likely to be arrested before October 10 Delhi protest: Saurav Das
    Indian Express
  5. CJP's Oct 10 Jantar Mantar Protest: Saurav Das alleges arrest plot against party leaders
    India News

19 articles

  1. 500 detained in Delhi on Day 3 of protests seeking CEC’s exit; Thackerays lead Mumbai march
    The Hindu
  2. Supreme Court to hear pleas to suspend Gyanesh Kumar over unilateral decisions
    India Today
  3. Day 3, bigger showdown: CEC protest sparks clashes, detentions in Delhi
    Times of India Top Stories
  4. India election chief faces calls to resign from protesters, opposition
    South China Morning Post
  5. Indians protest election chief as police probe harassment claims
    World News CNA

31 articles

  1. SIR protest: 150 detained near Jantar Mantar on 2nd day
    Times of India Top Stories
  2. Delhi Police file 3 FIRs over protest on SIR row; hundreds detained on Day 2
    The Hindu
  3. Is the CJP changing India’s political landscape?
    Al Jazeera
  4. Mumbai: FIR against CJP leaders, over 400 others for protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
    Scroll.in
  5. CJP’s Shivaji Park protest triggers FIR: Mumbai Police name organisers, 400-500 others
    Mint

49 articles

  1. CJP announces Jantar Mantar protest on October 10 if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not resign
    The Hindu
  2. Over 10,000 turn up for CJP’s anti-CEC protest at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
    Times of India
  3. Hundreds from India’s Gen Z-led ‘cockroach’ party protest, seek election chief’s resignation
    Arab News
  4. Gyanu must go: Mumbaikars get creative at CJP's anti-Gyanesh Kumar protest
    India Today
  5. CJP targets Election Commission, says ready for 3-month stir; AAP, Left lead charge in Delhi
    Indian Express