Mumbai Protest Demands Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Thousands of people gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Friday afternoon for a protest led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A large number of young people carrying placards and the Tricolour arrived at the ground famous for political rallies despite the police denying permission for the demonstration. A large number of young protesters arrived with placards with satirical memes and film dialogues targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A large number of barricades put up by the police at Shivaji Park and the scorching heat also did not dampen the spirit of the protesters. Despite protests by residents of Shivaji Park and heavy security arrangements at Dadar station, the protesters were seen carrying revolutionary slogans, Gandhi quotes and posters demanding Kumar's immediate resignation. A large number of youth activists and activists of SFI, Naseemuddin Shah and SFI (Students Federation of India) gathered in the area today to chant slogans like "Gyanu, Tujha Democracy Var Bharosa Naye Ke?," "Gyanesh Bro," "Just Rejoin" and "Student Gyan Must Write."