New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday, October 28, extended its support to the INDIA bloc’s proposed mega rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on November 1, where opposition parties plan to protest against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The rally, titled “November 1 – Chalo Delhi: Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao”, is expected to focus on concerns over voter-list revisions and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
CJP Raises Concerns Over Electoral Roll Revision
In a statement, the CJP said the fundamental principle of democracy was that citizens should choose their government. It alleged that the SIR exercise risked undermining this principle by creating concerns over the possible exclusion of eligible voters.
The party argued that electoral processes should make voting more accessible rather than create uncertainty about citizens’ eligibility to participate in elections.
“The idea was simple: bring more citizens into democracy, not keep them out of it,” the statement said.
The CJP also called for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, arguing that the move was necessary to restore public confidence in the independence and credibility of the Election Commission.
CJP Founder Announces Support
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also announced the party’s support for the rally in a post on X.
“Gyanu must go! The Cockroach Janta Party extends its support to the INDIA Bloc’s November 1 rally. Nation above all!” Dipke wrote.
The party said it would support organisations campaigning for free and fair elections in India. Its statement concluded with the slogans “Jai Bhim” and “Jai Hind”.
INDIA Bloc Plans ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ Protest
The INDIA bloc’s planned gathering at Ramlila Maidan is intended to highlight opposition concerns over the SIR process and alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
Opposition parties have raised concerns about eligible voters potentially being removed from voter lists and have called for greater accountability in the revision process.
The Election Commission’s procedures and the allegations raised by opposition parties remain central to the political debate ahead of the rally scheduled for November 1.
