Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has intensified its nationwide campaign, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, with recent protests held in Mumbai and further action threatened in Delhi. The organisation alleges that widespread voter-roll deletions have occurred under the Special Integrated Revision (SIR) process, prompting their call for the CEC's immediate departure.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke spearheaded a demonstration in Mumbai, which commenced on a recent Friday afternoon near Gate No 6 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park. Speaking on Thursday ahead of the Mumbai event, Mr. Dipke explained the rationale behind holding the protest despite the outcomes of previous agitations in Delhi. During the Mumbai gathering, he reiterated the demand for Mr. Kumar's resignation, characterising the event as a "Jantar Mantar 2.0," a direct reference to earlier protest actions in the capital. The CJP's focus remains on what they describe as irregularities in the electoral process.

This latest wave of activism follows a previous planned CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, a prominent site for demonstrations in the capital, which encountered significant restrictions. Ahead of that demonstration, prohibitory orders were imposed across the Parliament Street subdivision. This led to a substantial deployment of security forces, including hundreds of personnel from the Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and the Rapid Action Force (RAF). These forces blocked the two primary entry points to Jantar Mantar, specifically from Sansad Marg and the Kerala House side, effectively restricting access. Several protesters were reportedly detained during these measures.

In anticipation of the Delhi protest, metro authorities had announced the closure of at least 12 stations across the city, causing disruptions. Mr. Dipke publicly questioned the necessity of such extensive measures, remarking on the impact of the metro closures on public movement. He also alluded to "the brutality we witnessed on July 20," suggesting a past incident during a previous protest, though specific details of that event were not provided in the current statements. The CJP’s stance underscores its commitment to the right to peaceful assembly.

The CJP has outlined its firm intention to conduct another protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, should Chief Election Commissioner Kumar not resign by that date. Mr. Dipke stated that the response to this potential future protest would depend on the government and the Delhi Police, questioning whether they would "respect our right to peaceful protest or repeat the brutality we witnessed on July 20." This ongoing series of demonstrations highlights the CJP's persistent efforts to draw attention to their concerns regarding electoral transparency and the integrity of voter rolls.