From Deccan Chronicle
Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle Holdings'Jantar Mantar At Kochi' Demands SIR Rollback, CEC Gyanesh's Sacking
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The CJP organised a ‘Jantar Mantar @ Kochi’ rally on Saturday, starting at Marine Drive and marching to Rajendra Maidan, with actor‑activist Prakash Raj leading the procession. Founder Abhijeet Dipke, joined by SFI, AISF and DYFI leaders, addressed the crowd of roughly 500 activists, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Dipke reiterated that the fight against Gyanesh Kumar will continue, saying he will carry the national flag across the country even if arrested and accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of trying to control people’s food habits, personal relationships and voting rights.
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Actor Prakash Raj and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke joined hundreds of protesters in Kochi demanding the cancellation of SIR and Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
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Abhijit Dipke, Prakash Raj, SFI, AISF, and DYFI leaders took part of the Jantar Mantar at Kochi' protest event, seeking accountability in the electoral process
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A rally organized by the CJP commenced at Marine Drive in Kochi, led by actor Prakash Raj. The participants urged the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed that over 13…
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Abhijit Dipke, Prakash Raj, SFI, AISF, and DYFI leaders took part of the Jantar Mantar at Kochi' protest event, seeking accountability in the electoral process
