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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Hits Out At CJP Over CEC Protest, Says ‘Fake Narrative Busted’
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defended the Election Commission as CJP and civil society groups protested in Mumbai.
October 2, 2026
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defended the Election Commission as CJP and civil society groups protested in Mumbai.
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has urged Mumbaikars to join its October 2 protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and accountability.
Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj and other protesters were detained as political and student groups gathered over SIR and demanded the CEC’s resignation.
Neha Bora, Yogendra Yadav and other protesters were detained in Delhi as authorities imposed restrictions around Jantar Mantar over the planned demonstration.
The injured Indian pilot spoke to PM Modi about the ordeal as the Prime Minister praised his bravery and wished him a quick recovery.
CJP rubbished rumours claiming founder Abhijeet Dipke was taken into custody ahead of the planned demonstrations demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj was reportedly detained during a Jantar Mantar protest.
Entry and exit at 11 Metro stations have been closed as Delhi tightens security ahead of a proposed October 2 protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Police denied permission for the October 2 Jantar Mantar protest, while heightened security and 11 Metro station closures disrupted central Delhi.
A Youth Congress march demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation escalated into a nearly three-hour clash with SFI workers in Thiruvananthapuram, prompting tear gas and police action.