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Bengaluru Chappal Protest Targets Electoral Roll Revision
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Core Event: Scheduled Chappal Protest and People’s Tribunal in Bengaluru
On October 8, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will hold a “People’s Tribunal” followed by a “Chappal protest” at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, starting at 10:30 a.m. CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka announced the programme; actor-activist Prakash Raj will address the gathering.
Background & Context
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) re-categorises voters as Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate or Others (ASDDO). Civil-society groups in Karnataka claim the revision has wrongly removed large numbers of eligible voters, prompting tribunals in Delhi and Mumbai earlier this month. The Bengaluru tribunal will let affected voters share their experiences and press for retention of pre-SIR rolls.
Key Figures & Groups
- Ashutosh Ranka – CJP co-convener.
- Abhijeet Dipke – CJP founder.
- Saurav Das – CJP spokesperson.
- Prakash Raj – Actor-activist.
- Gyanesh Kumar – Chief Election Commissioner (targeted for resignation).
Timeline
- Oct 2 – CJP protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park.
- Oct 6 – Prakash Raj’s press briefing in Chennai.
- Oct 8 – People’s Tribunal and Chappal protest, Freedom Park, Bengaluru.
- Oct 10 – Planned CJP rally at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
Data & Statistics
- CJP alleges 13 + crore voters have been deleted nationwide.
- In Delhi’s Bela Estate settlement, 908 of 909 voters were reportedly removed during SIR.
Official Statements & Responses
CJP leaders call the SIR “draconian” and demand: (1) resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, (2) criminal charges against him, (3) an immediate halt to the SIR and an independent appointment process for future commissioners. Prakash Raj framed the protest as a fight to “save our Democracy.” The ECI has not issued a public response to these specific allegations.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The 13 + crore deletion figure and the 908 of 909 deletions in Bela Estate are presented solely as CJP claims, with no independent verification in the sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This would be followed by a “Chappal protest” in solidarity with our women.” — Ashutosh Ranka, CJP spokesperson
- “We have three demands. First is the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, along with that, he should be booked under criminal charges and the SIR should be stopped. The last demand is that the appointment of Election Commissioner should be done independently and neutrally,” — Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder
What’s Next
After the Bengaluru event, CJP will hold a rally at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, on October 10, 2026, reiterating demands for the CEC’s resignation and an independent commissioner appointment process.