Under Article 324(5) of the Constitution, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) enjoys the exact same constitutional protection as a Supreme Court judge.
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The Congress criticized the election process, while BJP leaders accused opposition parties of spreading misconceptions and undermining democratic institutions.
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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday said the Mumbai Police had denied permission for the party’s proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai on October 2. Dipke warned that CJP would launch a “Jail Bharo Andolan” in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti if it was not allowed to exercise its “right to protest”. “Mumbai Police has also denied permission for our protest on 2nd October. Such tactics to suppress citizens’ voices are unacceptable,” Dipke
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Abhijeet Dipke warned that the CJP will launch a Jail Bharo Andolan in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti if their “right to protest” is denied.
Open source ↗Cockroach Janta Party co-founder Abhijeet Dipke said the Mumbai Police has denied permission for launching its protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Open source ↗The Jharkhand Congress chief alleged that the traditional voters of the party, including Dalits and minorities, are being targeted.
Open source ↗The Ladakhi activist said October 2 was a "very sacred day" as it marked the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Open source ↗The letter to cabinet secretary TV Somanathan was dated July 29 and spoke of a senior deputy election commissioner.
Open source ↗Left parties, workers and farmers’ groups step up protests; CPI(M) claims survey found deleted voters still residing in Bihar villages
Open source ↗Key leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, are expected to attend amid criticism of the Election Commission's recent actions.
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