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Shabana Azmi Urges Mumbai to Protest on Oct 2 for Voting Rights at Shivaji Park
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:43
Shabana Azmi Urges Mumbai to Protest on Oct 2 for Voting Rights at Shivaji Park
- •Shabana Azmi calls on Mumbai citizens to join a protest on October 2 at Shivaji Park at 4 pm, emphasizing "Your Vote Is Your Voice."
- •The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), addresses concerns about names being removed from voter lists and alleged NEET irregularities.
- •Azmi highlights the importance of voting in shaping the country's future and questions what happens when votes are not counted or names disappear from lists.
- •Despite denied permission for the protest, Azmi encourages people to attend, asserting that asking questions is a fundamental right.
- •The CJP's nationwide agitation, starting in Mumbai, demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and greater transparency in electoral processes, citing alleged deletion of 13 crore voters from electoral rolls.
Key Questions Answered
Shabana Azmi is urging citizens to join the protest to raise their voices for their democratic voting rights and to address concerns over names suddenly disappearing from voter lists.
The nationwide protest campaign is being organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which was founded by Abhijeet Dipke.
The CJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling for the 2025 electoral roll to be frozen, and seeking greater transparency in appointing the next CEC.
