Actor Ranvir Shorey Receives Death Threats After Criticising Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) Street Protest

Actor Ranvir Shorey posted screenshots of two threatening emails on the social-media platform X after he denounced the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) street demonstration. The messages, one sent under the name “Raj Parihar,” contained abusive language, claimed the sender was tracking Shorey’s movements, and warned of an attack “when the time was right.” Shorey subsequently filed a formal complaint with the cyber crime unit and Mumbai Police.

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The CJP organized a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party cited alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including claims of wrongful voter deletions and a lack of transparency in the revision process.

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• Mumbai Police replied publicly to Shorey’s post, asking him to share his contact details privately via direct message so the investigation could proceed.

Ranvir Shorey Receives Death Threats After Criticising CJP Protest, Files Police Complaint

Shorey’s experience highlights the risks faced by public figures who comment on politically charged protests. By involving the cyber crime cell, the actor sought to document and deter intimidation tactics that target dissenting voices. The incident also draws attention to the broader debate over the legitimacy of street protests versus institutional channels for political grievances, a point underscored by Shorey’s appeal to democratic processes.

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Mumbai Police have indicated they will continue the investigation, though no further details or timelines have been disclosed. The CJP’s protest agenda remains focused on electoral-roll reforms and the resignation of the election commissioner.

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