{
  "id": 13718677,
  "title": "MNS To Launch Signature Campaign In Navi Mumbai, Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/mns-to-launch-signature-campaign-in-navi-mumbai-demand-cec-gyanesh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:38:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mns-to-launch-signature-campaign-in-navi-mumbai-demand-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nSachin 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.",
  "summary": "The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will launch a signature campaign outside Vashi railway station on Monday, October 12, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over what the party has termed the Election Commission’s arbitrary functioning. The campaign will be held at 9 am outside Tower No. 5 near Vashi railway station, following directions from MNS chief Raj…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Mumbai: MNS Announces Statewide Signature Campaign On October 12 Amid SIR Row, Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/mumbai-mns-announces-statewide-signature-campaign-on-october-12-amid",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:53:33.000Z"
      }
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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."
}