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Mumbai: Dozens detained in Dadar during protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Updated On: 12 October, 2026 08:41 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Dozens of people were detained by Mumbai Police at Shivaji Park in Dadar on Sunday while attempting to join a protest in support of the Cockroach Janta Party. The demonstration comes amid opposition concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation (Pics/Atul Kamble)

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Dozens of people were detained on Sunday when they arrived at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai's Dadar area to take part in a protest in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
Dozens of people were detained on Sunday when they arrived at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai's Dadar area to take part in a protest in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
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Several protesters were detained by Mumbai Police in Dadar during a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar
Several protesters were detained by Mumbai Police in Dadar during a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar
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The protest comes amid an ongoing political confrontation over electoral processes and opposition parties' allegations of irregularities in voter rolls
The protest comes amid an ongoing political confrontation over electoral processes and opposition parties' allegations of irregularities in voter rolls
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Opposition leaders have raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and have demanded accountability from the Election Commission
Opposition leaders have raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and have demanded accountability from the Election Commission
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The detention of protesters in Dadar comes amid demonstrations against the CEC, with the issue drawing criticism from opposition leaders
The detention of protesters in Dadar comes amid demonstrations against the CEC, with the issue drawing criticism from opposition leaders
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Detentions in Dadar come amid the escalating political debate over these issues. However, details regarding the exact number of people detained are yet to be established
Detentions in Dadar come amid the escalating political debate over these issues. However, details regarding the exact number of people detained are yet to be established
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The Sunday detentions followed a larger police operation on Saturday, October 10, when several protesters were detained at various locations across Mumbai during demonstrations in solidarity with the CJP's protest in Delhi
The Sunday detentions followed a larger police operation on Saturday, October 10, when several protesters were detained at various locations across Mumbai during demonstrations in solidarity with the CJP's protest in Delhi
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The Election Commission's role in electoral-roll revisions has become a point of political contention, with opposition groups alleging irregularities.
The Election Commission's role in electoral-roll revisions has become a point of political contention, with opposition groups alleging irregularities.

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