Why Mumbai police denied permission to CJP for October 2 protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Here's the latest protest news from across India:
The Mumbai Police has denied permission to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for its proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai on October 2, citing restrictions on gatherings at Shivaji Park and concerns over traffic and noise pollution.
Adding to this, Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke shared that the party had been denied permission for the Gandhi Jayanti protest. (ANI/File) CJP co-founder Abhijeet Dipke shared on Sunday that the party had been denied permission for the Gandhi Jayanti protest. He warned CJP will launch a Jail Bharo Andolan in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti if their “right to protest” is denied.
Meanwhile, The Cockroach Janta Party gave a call for nationwide protests on October 2 if the CEC did not step down by September 26. The outcry followed allegations of dissent within the election commission over its practices and decisions. CJP had shared it would launch the countrywide protest from Mumbai.
Notably, The Mumbai Police shared that it is not empowered to grant permission for gatherings at Shivaji Park under the judgment of the High Court in PIL 116/2009 dated 04/01/2013 and a subsequent order of the Government of Maharashtra dated 20/01/16.
As per the latest buzz, "It has been explained to applicant Ajinkya Shinde and he has also been advised to look for alternate venues in Mumbai City for the protest and ask for permission, which will be considered in an appropriate manner," the police notification shared.
In further updates, The police also cited the location's status as a silence zone and residential area, saying the proposed gathering could lead to noise pollution.
On top of that, Mumbai Police shared the proposed protest could result in heavy traffic congestion in the area.
The police further pointed to the presence of several schools in the surrounding area, saying traffic disruption caused by the programme could adversely affect students and other people travelling through the vicinity.
Source: Hindustan Times