Cockroach Janta Party backs INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks during a press conference. File | Photo Credit: AFP The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), on Wednesday (October 28, 2026), extended its support to the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally against the irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, reiterating its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.In a statement shared on social media, the CJP said the SIR had raised serious concerns over the possible exclusion of eligible voters, arguing that the Election Commission of India’s responsibility was to safeguard every citizen’s right to vote.Invoking the principles of the Constitution and the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the CJP said democracy depended on ensuring equal political representation and protecting every eligible citizen’s voting rights.“The fundamental principle of democracy is that people get to choose their government, not that the government gets to choose its voters,” the party said, alleging that the SIR exercise had undermined public confidence in the electoral process.In a post on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said, “Gyanu must go! The Cockroach Janta Party extends its support to the INDIA Bloc’s November 1 rally. Nation above all!”GYANU MUST GO! The Cockroach Janta Party extends its support to the INDIA Bloc's November 1 rally. Nation above all! #JaiBhim #JaiHind https://t.co/jbSsRQeHEw— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) October 28, 2026The outfit said the Election Commission was responsible for safeguarding the voting rights of every eligible citizen and should not create obstacles to exercising them.The CJP said it would support all organisations fighting for free and fair elections in the country. The statement ended with the slogans “Jai Bhim” and “Jai Hind”.The endorsement comes ahead of the INDIA bloc’s planned rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1, part of the Opposition’s campaign against alleged electoral irregularities and its demand for greater transparency in voter-list revisions.(with inputs from PTI) Published - October 28, 2026 07:12 pm IST