On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced its formal support for the INDIA bloc’s upcoming November 1 protest rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed the decision on social media, reiterating the youth-led outfit’s demand that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign immediately over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Support for the November 1 Rally and the Demand for Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation
The CJP’s endorsement bridges weeks of parallel campaigning between the youth outfit and mainstream opposition parties. According to a statement shared by the party on October 28, 2026, the ongoing SIR exercise has raised serious concerns regarding the possible exclusion of eligible voters. Invoking the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the principles of the Constitution, the CJP argued that the Election Commission of India has a strict responsibility to safeguard every citizen’s right to vote rather than create obstacles.
In a post on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated, Gyanu must go! The Cockroach Janta Party extends its support to the INDIA Bloc’s November 1 rally. Nation above all!
The party asserted that the fundamental principle of democracy dictates that citizens choose their government, not the other way around. The outfit further maintained that public confidence in the electoral process has been compromised by the voter-list revision.
GYANU MUST GO! The Cockroach Janta Party extends its support to the INDIA Bloc’s November 1 rally.Nation above all! #JaiBhim #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/jbSsRQeHEw
Did You Know? The CJP’s endorsement of the November 1 protest follows weeks of separate agitations, which included a contentious October 10 protest in Delhi where the Congress party declined to participate due to its own nationwide schedule, while other regional outfits like the Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party offered their backing.
Congress Aligns with Opposition to Target Election Commission
The convergence of the CJP with the Congress-led INDIA bloc reflects a broader consolidation of anti-establishment and opposition campaigns. While Dipke previously insisted the CJP would operate outside traditional party politics, both movements ultimately share a common cause regarding the Election Commission. Ahead of the Ramlila Maidan demonstration, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge instructed party members of parliament to remain in New Delhi from October 30 through November 1 to prepare for the opposition’s “vote chori” campaign.
We extend our support to the INDIA Bloc’s November 1 protest rally.Justice and accountability must prevail!#GyaneshMustGo https://t.co/KrigDbaf4i
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pushed back against the timing and staging of the demonstrations. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi insisted on the November 1 date specifically to impact the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, adding that several constituents within the INDIA bloc privately preferred rescheduling the event. In response, Rahul Gandhi posted a message on X thanking the BJP and its allies for publicizing the opposition rally.
Delhi Police Grant Conditional Rally Permission for Opposition
The Delhi Police granted a conditional no-objection certificate for the Ramlila Maidan rally to take place between 10 am and 5 pm on November 1. This follows a curtain-raiser event organized by Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh and KC Venugopal at 10, Rajaji Marg, featuring representatives from 21 opposition parties.
Simultaneously, regional protests demanding the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar have faced local friction. A protest march in south Mumbai led by Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi’s Prakash Ambedkar drew roughly 2,000 participants and brought local traffic to a halt for three hours on Wednesday evening. Local police confirmed that no prior permission had been granted for the Mumbai march, and authorities intend to file a case against the organizers at the Azad Maidan police station.
Cockroach Janta Party Demands Chief Election Commissioner Resignation
Why is the Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar?
The CJP argues that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has raised serious concerns regarding the exclusion of eligible voters, undermining public confidence and violating the constitutional principle that citizens should choose their government.
When and where is the INDIA bloc rally scheduled to take place?
The opposition coalition’s rally is scheduled for November 1, 2026, at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, with police permission granted for a program running between 10 am and 5 pm.
How have other political entities responded to the protests against the Election Commission?
While regional factions and youth-led groups like the CJP have aligned against the voter-roll revisions, the ruling BJP has criticized the timing of the November 1 demonstration, accusing opposition leaders of political posturing.
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