SIR row: CJP leads Mumbai protest demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s removal | Above the Fold | Oct 2, 2026

By The Hindu

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Protests have erupted in Delhi and Mumbai demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. In Delhi, more than 500 protesters were detained, while thousands gathered in Mumbai for a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, despite police denying permission for the demonstration. Also in focus: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to injured flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar following the cockpit attack, The Hindu’s special Gandhi Jayanti documentary on Gandhi’s relevance to Gen Z and protest culture, and the editorial “Other than outrage” on violence against women and the need for stronger preventive policing. Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. #cjp #gyaneshkumar #flydubai 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: 500+ detained in Delhi 01:58 Thousands gather

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