Mumbai: MNS Announces Statewide Signature Campaign On October 12 Amid SIR Row, Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Sunday announced a statewide signature campaign to be held on Monday, October 12, amid the ongoing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state and country. MNS announces statewide campaign Taking to X, the party announced the campaign under the banner ‘Statewide Signature Campaign to Protect Democracy’,…
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is set to commence a signature campaign on Monday, October 12, in Navi Mumbai. The primary demand of the party is for the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. This action stems from the party's contention that the Election Commission has been operating arbitrarily. MNS chief Raj Thackeray has directed the campaign to be held at 9 am, outside Vashi railway station, specifically at Tower No. 5.
Gajanan Kale, the party’s spokesperson and Navi Mumbai city president, will be part of the demonstration.
Sachin Kadam, MNS Navi Mumbai city secretary, has urged journalists and photographers to attend the event and report on it. The campaign is a significant step in MNS's strategy to garner public backing for its stance against the functioning of the Central Election Commission. The party has consistently expressed dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's actions and has called for Kumar's resignation.
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