{
  "id": 12787907,
  "title": "CJP Bengaluru Protest Live: Prakash Raj, Dhruv Rathee expected to be at Freedom Park; SIR row takes centre stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/cjp-bengaluru-protest-live-prakash-raj-dhruv-rathee-expected-to-be-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T04:46:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cjp-bengaluru-protest-live-updates-abhijeet-dipke-dhruv-pathee-freedom-park-cec-gyanesh-kumar-row-101791432258607.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru's Freedom Park is set to become the stage for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday, October 8th. The demonstration, beginning at 4pm, is a direct response to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The event will kick off with a People's Tribunal, where individuals from across Karnataka will voice their concerns over alleged wrongful deletions from voter lists. Following the tribunal, a \"Chappal protest\" is planned to further highlight the protesters' message.\n\nActor and activist Prakash Raj is anticipated to be present at the protest, as announced by fellow actor and activist Dhruv Rathee. Rathee expressed his participation after Prakash Raj affirmed his presence at Freedom Park. Other notable attendees expected to be in attendance include JNU student leader Aishe Ghosh, Neha Bora, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, and various youth and civil society representatives. The CJP and allied groups have made their demands clear: the deletions made during the SIR exercise must be rescinded, and the pre-SIR electoral rolls should be retained. They have also called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the electoral process.\n\nPrakash Raj has been a vocal advocate for the cause, urging citizens to join the People's Tribunal against the SIR of electoral rolls. He urged all citizens to participate in this fight to save democracy, promising the presence of victims of SIR from across the state, along with the Cockroach Janata Party, youth organizations, and civil society at the event.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru’s Freedom Park is set to host a CJP protest on Thursday, bringing together activists and public figures to raise concerns surrounding the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise. The protestors have been demanding the resignation of the CEC at various demonstrations across the country.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "CEC row LIVE: CJP, Dhruv Rathee to participate in Bengaluru's ‘People’s Tribunal’ against SIR; Rahul Gandhi says 'won't stop' till Gyanesh Kumar resigns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/cec-row-live-cjp-dhruv-rathee-to-participate-in-bengalurus-peoples",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:24:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dhruv Rathee joins Bengaluru protest against voter roll revision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/dhruv-rathee-joins-bengaluru-protest-against-voter-roll-revision",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:43:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "CJP Bengaluru Protest Live Updates: Dhruv Rathee, Prakash Raj join CJP for ‘SIR tribunal’, ‘chappal’ protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/cjp-bengaluru-protest-live-updates-dhruv-rathee-prakash-raj-join-cjp",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:35:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Karnataka CJP Protest: Dhruv Rathee, Prakash Raj To Join Abhijeet Dipke For 'People’s Tribunal' In Bengaluru Amid SIR Row; 'Chappal Protest' To Follow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/karnataka-cjp-protest-dhruv-rathee-prakash-raj-to-join-abhijeet-dipke",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:44:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}