Why NHRC issued a notice on CJP’s Mumbai protesters | Explained
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice regarding the alleged use of children in a political protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party in Mumbai. The commission is investigating whether minors were intentionally mobilized to avoid police detention.
Why it matters
The case raises ethical and legal questions regarding the involvement of minors in politically charged protests and the potential exploitation of children for political gain.
The story so far: As a sea of protesters under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2 , a child carrying the national flag in one hand was lifted above the crowd and made to sit on a man’s shoulders. Others held placards demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, amid politically charged and abusive slogans. Some protesters recorded the proceedings on their phones, with videos later shared on social media.
One such video, posted on X, prompted India’s top human rights body to take cognisance of allegations that children were used or exposed during the protest.
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