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IN PHOTOS: Raj and Uddhav Thackeray announce October 4 march against Election Commission in Mumbai

Updated On: 29 September, 2026 01:28 PM IST | Divya Nair

MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray announced a joint October 4 march against the Election Commission in Mumbai, inviting other political parties to join the protest. PICS/ATUL KAMBLE

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Cousins Uddhav (left) and Raj Thackeray address a joint press conference in Shivaji Park, Mumbai, on Tuesday. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
Cousins Uddhav (left) and Raj Thackeray address a joint press conference in Shivaji Park, Mumbai, on Tuesday. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday announced that his party and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will jointly hold a march against the Election Commission in Mumbai on Sunday, October 4. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, as well as MNS office-bearers Avinash Jadhav and Sandeep Deshpande, also attended the press conference at Shivtirth, Raj Thackeray's residence
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday announced that his party and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will jointly hold a march against the Election Commission in Mumbai on Sunday, October 4. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, as well as MNS office-bearers Avinash Jadhav and Sandeep Deshpande, also attended the press conference at Shivtirth, Raj Thackeray's residence
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Raj Thackeray said the two parties would invite other political parties to participate in the march. Uddhav's son and Worli legislator Aaditya Thackeray was also present for the joint press conference
Raj Thackeray said the two parties would invite other political parties to participate in the march. Uddhav's son and Worli legislator Aaditya Thackeray was also present for the joint press conference 
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"We will invite all parties for the morcha. The ruling parties are also welcome," Raj Thackeray said
"We will invite all parties for the morcha. The ruling parties are also welcome," Raj Thackeray said
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The proposed demonstration comes amid criticism from several Opposition parties over the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The controversy has also involved questions over internal objections reportedly raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi
The proposed demonstration comes amid criticism from several Opposition parties over the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The controversy has also involved questions over internal objections reportedly raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi
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Several Opposition parties have criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR exercise and have demanded his resignation
Several Opposition parties have criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR exercise and have demanded his resignation
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The criticism intensified after a news report said Sandhu and Joshi had recorded objections on at least 14 occasions over a 10-month period to decisions and orders concerning electoral rolls, voter registration and related systems. The report said some of the objections questioned whether certain measures had been authorised. The Election Commission has stated that decisions taken by the three-member poll panel, including those concerning the SIR of electoral rolls, were unanimous and had the approval of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi
The criticism intensified after a news report said Sandhu and Joshi had recorded objections on at least 14 occasions over a 10-month period to decisions and orders concerning electoral rolls, voter registration and related systems. The report said some of the objections questioned whether certain measures had been authorised. The Election Commission has stated that decisions taken by the three-member poll panel, including those concerning the SIR of electoral rolls, were unanimous and had the approval of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi
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Speaking at the press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said, “We are extending our full support to the protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party. All those who fight to save democracy will have our support"
Speaking at the press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said, “We are extending our full support to the protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party. All those who fight to save democracy will have our support"
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Raj Thackeray said the October 4 march would begin from Byculla and proceed towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters, where the leaders would address the gathering
Raj Thackeray said the October 4 march would begin from Byculla and proceed towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters, where the leaders would address the gathering
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“I have been raising the issue of EVMs since 2017-18, and I will speak about it in detail on October 4. The further course of action will be decided after the morcha. We would like to invite all political parties to join us in the morcha. If those in power also want to join, they are welcome to participate." said Raj Thackeray
“I have been raising the issue of EVMs since 2017-18, and I will speak about it in detail on October 4. The further course of action will be decided after the morcha. We would like to invite all political parties to join us in the morcha. If those in power also want to join, they are welcome to participate." said Raj Thackeray
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Raj Thackeray's remarks indicate that the October 4 demonstration will also provide a platform for him to elaborate on his longstanding concerns regarding electronic voting machines. He said the next course of action would be decided after the march. His children, Amit Thackeray (extreme left) and daughter Urvashi were also present for the press conference
Raj Thackeray's remarks indicate that the October 4 demonstration will also provide a platform for him to elaborate on his longstanding concerns regarding electronic voting machines. He said the next course of action would be decided after the march. His children, Amit Thackeray (extreme left) and daughter Urvashi were also present for the press conference
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Both Thackeray brothers appealed to their party workers not to carry party flags during the morcha and instead carry the Indian national flag
Both Thackeray brothers appealed to their party workers not to carry party flags during the morcha and instead carry the Indian national flag
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Speaking at the press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "Under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray, we have decided to hold a protest march on October 4 again we have decided to hold a protest in Mumbai against Chief of Election commission of India, Gyanesh Kumar"
Speaking at the press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "Under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray, we have decided to hold a protest march on October 4 again we have decided to hold a protest in Mumbai against Chief of Election commission of India, Gyanesh Kumar"
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Raj Thackeray clicks a photo during the press conference
Raj Thackeray clicks a photo during the press conference
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Previously, the two cousins had attacked the Election Commission after the controversy came to light. Raj Thackeray had then demanded the scrapping of the SIR exercise, while Uddhav Thackeray had called for the sacking of the Election Commissioner and his imprisonment
Previously, the two cousins had attacked the Election Commission after the controversy came to light. Raj Thackeray had then demanded the scrapping of the SIR exercise, while Uddhav Thackeray had called for the sacking of the Election Commissioner and his imprisonment

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