The Citizens’ Justice Party (CJP) is preparing for another major protest in Delhi on October 10, with the party demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and changes to the functioning of the Election Commission of India.
CJP co-convener Saurav Das formally informed the Delhi Police on Wednesday about the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The party has described the protest as part of its continuing campaign over what it considers serious concerns regarding the functioning and independence of the country’s election machinery.
Speaking ahead of the Delhi protest, Das indicated that the party was prepared for a prolonged political and public campaign. “Pack your bags, this will be a long fight,” he said, signalling that the CJP does not intend to limit its campaign to a single demonstration.
The October 10 protest follows the CJP’s recent mobilisation in Bengaluru, where party representatives and supporters gathered to raise concerns over the Election Commission and its leadership. The demonstrations have drawn attention from political circles, particularly because they come amid a wider opposition campaign seeking greater accountability from election authorities.
The CJP has been calling for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while also demanding broader reforms within the Election Commission. The party argues that electoral institutions must operate with greater transparency and public accountability to maintain confidence in the democratic process.
The Delhi programme is expected to bring the issue directly to the national capital, with Jantar Mantar chosen as the venue for the demonstration. By formally informing the Delhi Police, the party has also begun the necessary process for holding the proposed protest.
Das’s remarks suggest that the CJP sees the upcoming demonstration as part of a longer political struggle rather than an isolated event. The party is expected to continue raising questions about the functioning of the Election Commission and push for institutional changes in the coming weeks.
The protest could also attract wider political attention, especially if other opposition leaders, civil society representatives or activists join the CJP’s campaign. The Election Commission has remained at the centre of political debate in recent months, with questions over electoral processes and institutional independence becoming increasingly prominent.
For the CJP, October 10 will therefore be an important test of its ability to build momentum around its demands. With Das warning supporters that the fight could be a long one, the party appears determined to keep the issue in the public spotlight beyond the Delhi demonstration.
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