CJP says Mumbai Police denied Oct 2 protest permission, launches 'Jail Bharo Andolan'
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a 'Jail Bharo Andolan' protest in Mumbai after being denied permission for a demonstration on October 2. The party is also protesting the recent detention of its members by police in Assam.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing tensions between opposition political groups and state authorities regarding the right to protest and freedom of assembly.
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday claimed that Mumbai Police had denied permission for its proposed protest on October 2. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced that the outfit would launch a "jail bharo andolan" in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti if it was not allowed to demonstrate.Dipke said the police decision was another attempt to prevent citizens from raising their voices. He announced the proposed agitation in a post on X."Such tactics to suppress citizens’ voices are unacceptable.
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