Case filed against CJP supporters over unauthorised gathering at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) A case has been registered on Saturday against supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for holding an unauthorised gathering, raising slogans and making announcements at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai. According to Mumbai Police, around 400 to 500 unidentified supporters and protesters, including CJP members Ajinkya Shinde, Pranay Ahire, Ashutosh Ranka, Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Afreen Nawaz, Soumya Korde, Ankit Bhardwaj, Vijay Malangi and Yogesh Ingale, gathered without permission at Gate number 6 of Shivaji Park grounds, in front of the Meenatai Thackeray Memorial in Dadar West. The gathering reportedly took place between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. within the jurisdiction of the Shivaji Park police station. Police said the protesters gathered on a public road and raised slogans creating a law and order situation. Loudspeakers were also reportedly installed without the required permission. Following the incident, the Shivaji Park police registered a case against the concerned persons under Sections 189(2) and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 37(1), 37(3) and 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. On Friday, the CJP had launched its 'Jail Bharo' protest, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, amid reports of purported differences within the Election Commission. Despite heavy police deployment and the denial of formal permission to hold the protest at Shivaji Park, thousands of citizens and supporters reportedly gathered at the venue. Slogans targeting the Central government and the Election Commission were raised during the demonstration. The protest, described by organisers as 'Season 2' of their movement, was held despite the Mumbai Police denying permission. Security personnel were deployed in large numbers, while barricades were erected across parts of the Dadar area. The demonstration also received support from public figures, intellectuals and Bollywood personalities, who attended the event and spoke about the importance of voting rights and democratic institutions. Among those present were actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, as well as musician Vishal Dadlani. The personalities who attended the gathering reiterated the importance of protecting voting rights and democratic institutions. Actor Prakash Raj also extended his support through a recorded visual message, urging citizens to safeguard democratic values. Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke had criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Dipke formally launched the 'Jail Bharo' call and said that peaceful assembly in defence of voting rights was a fundamental constitutional right. He also challenged the Maharashtra Chief Minister over police warnings against unlawful assembly. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, you spoke about putting us in jail for just three days. Had you said three months, the whole of Mumbai would have been brought to a complete standstill, Dipke said.
Congress names candidates for Maharashtra MLC polls
The party renominated MLC Abhijit Wanjari for the constituency for Graduates of Nagpur Division, and member Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar for the seat for Teachers of Pune Division. The party fielded Aditi Pohare for the constituency for Teachers of Amravati.
D-Mart Q2FY27: Revenue rises 18.4% to 19,206 crore; store count at 518
Avenue Supermarts, which owns and operates the retail chain D-Mart, reported an 18.4 per cent rise in standalone revenue from operations to Rs 19,206.18 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company had reported revenue from operations at Rs 16,218.79 crore a year ago, Avenue Supermarts said in a regulatory filing on Saturday. Standalone Revenue from operations for the quarter ended (QE) September 30, 2026, stood at Rs 19,206.18 crore, the company said in its update at the end of the quarter. The total number of stores of the Damani-family-promoted retail chain stood at 518 as of September 30. This also includes its Sanpada, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra store, which is currently closed to customers due to reconstruction. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, D-Mart's revenue climbed 4.7 per cent. Its revenue was Rs 18,343.49 in the June quarter. Promoted by Radhakishan Damani and his family, D-Mart retails basic home and personal products across markets, including ...
Second water bodies census: Maharashtra records 4.74 lakh, UP 2.86 lakh; five states see decline
Maharashtra's water bodies rose to 4.74 lakh, nearly five times the first census total. Uttar Pradesh also recorded an increase, with over 2.86 lakh water bodies noted. In contrast, states like Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh showed significant declines in their water body counts. The second Census of Water Bodies aims to support water management and policy-making efforts.
Second Water Bodies Census: Maharashtra Records 4.74 Lakh, UP 2.86 Lakh; 5 States See Decline
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Drought, fodder crisis push Latur farmers to harvest sugarcane for cattle feed
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Shabana Azmi backs CJPs Mumbai protest; says, We dont have to tolerate anything wrong
Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) Jail Bharo Andolan at Mumbais Shivaji Park on Friday, October 2. The protest was organised over concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the organisation demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The gathering also saw the participation of several personalities from the film and music industries, including Naseeruddin Shah, Vishal Dadlani, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and singer Rekha Bhardwaj. Speaking to reporters before taking the stage, Shabana highlighted the importance of voting rights and said that any attempt to take away that right should be met through democratic means. She said, Voting is our right. If anyone tries to take away our right to vote, we will do what is necessary through democratic means. Addressing the gathering later, the actor spoke about the importance of citizens raising their voices when their names are removed from electoral rolls. She said, A very, very warm greeting to all of you. Since I am from Mumbai, seeing all of you present here in such large numbers brings me immense happiness. Our vote is our right, it is our voice, we have been hearing this since childhood. But when our right is snatched away from us, when our names are removed from the electoral rolls, what will we do? We will protest. This is our right. Today, look around and see how far your eyes can reach, this is the victory of democracy. Because we have recognised our own strength, and we have realised that we do not have to tolerate anything wrong, because this is our country, our Constitution has given us this right. So, many congratulations to all of you, she added. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Veteran actress Shabana Azmi joins the CJP protest at Mumbais Shivaji Park against the Election Commission. pic.twitter.com/Q9vVzrkS4O ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2026 The CJP has been opposing the SIR exercise and has been calling for Gyanesh Kumar to step down as Chief Election Commissioner. The organisation held the Mumbai gathering despite Mumbai Police denying permission for the protest. Heavy police deployment and barricades were put in place around Shivaji Park as a large crowd gathered at the venue. Reports on the size of the gathering varied, with police estimates later putting the number in the thousands. Naseeruddin Shah was also present at the protest and met CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. A video shared by Dipke showed the two embracing. During their interaction, Shah told him, I want to thank you, while Dipke responded that he was a huge fan of the veteran actor. Shah then said, I knew you were here. I am a huge fan of yours. Whatever you are doing, please continue doing that. Vishal Dadlani and Vishal Bhardwaj were among the other film personalities seen at the gathering. Actor Prakash Raj also extended his support through a video message, speaking about democracy, citizenship and the ongoing SIR controversy. Meanwhile, Shabanas husband and lyricist Javed Akhtar reacted to criticism over the protest and concerns about noise pollution at Shivaji Park. In a post on X, he questioned whether similar objections would be raised when political parties hold rallies at the same venue. The CJP has maintained that its agitation is independent and has said it will not join the Oppositions separate October 6 protest against the Election Commission. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: Husne Shabnam on acting in Lust Stories 3 and coaching Alia Bhatt, Shabana Azmi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Alia is a superstar and a sweetheart; reveals, Though I was a dialect coach, I still had a vanity van for myself; I was STUNNED
Sanjay Raut predicts Cabinet reshuffle by early 2027, calls for CEC's resignation
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday predicted major political developments at the Centre within the next three months, claiming the BJP-led government could be compelled to undertake a significant Cabinet reshuffle by January-February next year. Demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Raut at a press conference here announced a massive joint protest march on October 4 led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. The high-stakes rally, backed by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and broader opposition factions, he said, signals a rare show of unity between the estranged Thackeray cousins against the Election Commission of India (ECI). Claiming that the nations political tides have turned since mid-September, Raut asserted that internal friction within the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has severely weakened the government. Warning the government against suppressing dissent, he stated that arbitrary police action or force would fail to stop public protests, declaring, Whether it is batons or bullets, they cannot stop us. Pointing to alleged discrepancies in election administration and voter roll updates, Raut demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the ECI of bias. Detailing logistics for the protest march, Raut announced that the route was adjusted due to technical bottlenecks along the original stretch. The morcha will start at 11 a.m. from Metro Cinema and conclude at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters. He said it will be followed by a public rally. Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) & Raj Thackeray (MNS) will lead the march, which has been supported by Congress, NCP (SP), Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), & Left Front. Raut confirmed that senior opposition figures, including Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule, were consulted during coalition discussions. He urged all democratic forces and citizens to join the march, characterising it as a critical movement to safeguard democratic institutions from state overreach.
IIT-Bombay suicide case: Maha Congress leaders meet Sahil Wakode's family
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Congress in-charge Sirivella Prasad and Maharashtra Congress State President Harshwardhan Sapkal met with the family of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who committed suicide due to alleged caste discrimination, at the Shanti Ashram. During the meeting, Sahil Wakode's family discussed the matter in detail with Congress leaders. All India Congress Committee Secretary B.M. Sandeep, Rehana Chishti, U.B. Venkatesh, and Mumbai Congress President and MP Varsha Gaikwad, among other leaders, were present. This comes just two days after Mumbai Congress Youth President Zeenat Shabrin met with Sahil Wakode's family. Last month, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi spoke to Sahil Wakode's family over the phone and assured them of his support in their pursuit of justice. Gandhi expressed solidarity with the family and assured them of all possible support in seeking justice for Sahil. Later on September 24, Varsha Gaikwad visited Azad Maidan to meet Sahil Wakode's father, who began a sit-in protest demanding action against those responsible for his son's death. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Crime Branch has recorded the statement of Professor Suryanarayan Doolla. The professor was questioned for approximately eight hours, during which his statement was recorded. He denied all allegations levelled against him. Wakode's parents had said in their police complaint that Professor Doolla had harassed their son. Acting on the allegations, the Crime Branch questioned the professor about the events leading up to Wakode's death and his interactions with the student. During the interrogation, Professor Doolla denied all the allegations levelled against him, according to sources. The Mumbai Crime Branch is also expected to summon IIT-Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare soon to record his statement as part of the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the police are examining CCTV footage from the examination hall to gather crucial information about the events and activities preceding Wakode's death. The Crime Branch has so far recorded statements from around 50 people, including Wakode's parents and classmates, as part of its probe. CCTV footage from September 18 reportedly showed Professor Doolla pulling Wakode aside after allegedly catching him using a mobile phone during an examination. Following Wakode's death, IIT-Bombay had said that the student had uploaded the question paper on ChatGPT to seek answers. The institute had also stated that no disciplinary action was taken against him in connection with the incident. Wakode's father, Ravindra Wakode, had claimed that his son told him about being discriminated against by Professor Doolla. My son had told me about this discrimination, but I told him that it is difficult to secure admission to IIT and advised him to bear with it, he had told reporters. Mumbai Police subsequently registered a case of abetment to suicide based on a complaint lodged by Wakode's father. The IIT-Bombay faculty, however, came out in support of Professor Doolla, stating that he was being targeted for merely performing his professional duties. The student indulged in malpractice during the examination. Prof Doolla reported the matter to the head of the department. If a professor is being vilified just for discharging his duties, then it is a problem for the entire teaching community in the country, said Prof Rajkumar Pant, chief of the IIT-Bombay Faculty Forum.
Earthquakes Rock Hingoli, Maharashtra Twice in One Day
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said opposition parties were preparing for a major joint march in Mumbai against the Election Commission of India, saying that discussions had taken place between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray over the route of the proposed protest. Raut said the route of the march had been changed from the one decided earlier after it was found to be inconvenient. He said the Shetkari Kamgar Paksha (Peasants and Workers Party), Nationalist Congress Party, Congress, and Left parties had extended their support to the protest. Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have discussed it. We saw the agitation at Shivaji Park yesterday and there was considerable anger among the people. The Shetkari Kamgar Paksha has also announced its support. The Nationalist Congress Party has also extended support. Congress and Left parties are also with us, Raut said. He said the development reflected preparations...
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Let them go to Pakistan: CJPs Abhijeet Dipke says Hindu-Muslim politics wont work in Maharashtra
Abhijeet Dipke addressed a large gathering at Shivaji Park, advocating unity among Hindus and Muslims. The Cockroach Janta Party is protesting against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Election Commission's actions. Numerous notable personalities attended the demonstration, reflecting significant support for the cause. Dipke announced intentions to escalate the movement to Delhi if the Chief Election Commissioner does not resign.
Rs 1.42 lakh outstanding maintenance dues: Housing society calls resident a defaulter, Maharashtra State Co-Operative Appellate Court protects him from being labelled defaulter; Know why
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Naseeruddin Shah meets and hugs Dipke, says hes a huge fan
75-yr-old man dies of heart attack at protest site
MNS vibhag pramukh arrested for cheating, forgery in Powai flat case
Maha govt took non-confrontational approach to avoid stir getting bigger
