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Thackeray brothers protest: Uddhav, Raj target CEC; Sharad Pawar extends support, Shiv Sena calls it ‘gimmick’
Thackeray brothers protest: Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are leading a joint protest rally in Mumbai, calling for the removal of chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
- 1:49 PM IST, Oct 4This blog is closed.
- 1:48 PM IST, Oct 4Key developments so far
- 1:16 PM IST, Oct 4Sharad Pawar extends support
- 1:04 PM IST, Oct 4Shiv Sena reacts to protest march by Thackeray brothers
- 12:48 PM IST, Oct 4Uddhav Thackeray targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar
- 12:46 PM IST, Oct 4Raj Thackeray demands scrapping of SIR, use of ballot papers
- 12:36 PM IST, Oct 4‘Angry at how BJP came to power’, says Raj Thackeray
- 12:29 PM IST, Oct 4Raj Thackeray says been warning about ‘vote chori’
- 12:25 PM IST, Oct 4Congress leader targets BJP, ECI at Mumbai protest
- 12:19 PM IST, Oct 4NCP (SP) leader slams BJP
- 12:17 PM IST, Oct 4Raj, Uddhav Thackeray reach BMC headquarters
- 12:16 PM IST, Oct 4NCP (SP) leaders arrive on stage
- 12:08 PM IST, Oct 4Protesters gather in large numbers for Mumbai march
- 11:56 AM IST, Oct 4Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead protest march in Mumbai
Thackeray brothers protest: Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) led a protest rally in Mumbai, calling for the removal of chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. State leaders of the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) also joined the march, which started from Metro Cinema and covered a short distance to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters in south Mumbai....Read More
The march, dubbed the ‘Virat Garjana Morcha’ (Grand Roar March), saw participants demand the removal or resignation of the CEC over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Organisers prohibited party flags at the protest. Participants and supporters were allowed to carry only the national tricolour.
The agitation against CEC has emerged as a key national campaign against alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls.
On Friday, a large number of people gathered at Mumbai's Shivaji Park to demand Kumar's resignation at a rally organised by Abhijit Dipke-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
This marks the third joint appearance by the Thackeray cousins, who were rivals until recently, since they decided to put their differences aside.
Their first joint move was to celebrate the withdrawal of a government resolution seeking to make Hindi compulsory in Maharashtra's schools. They later came together to protest the NEET paper leak. Now, they have joined hands to demand the CEC's removal.
Delhi to also see protests over ECI today
The Delhi Police has deployed around 5,000 personnel in New Delhi ahead of two protest marches scheduled to take place from India Gate to Jantar Mantar on Sunday. The police have refused permission for both marches and are preparing for a large turnout as the protests in the national capital enter their third consecutive day.
Two marches have been planned for Sunday. A Citizens’ March is scheduled to begin at 3 pm, followed by an Indian Youth Congress march along the same route at 5 pm.
At least 1,000 protesters were detained on Friday as they attempted to reach Jantar Mantar during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The police have also filed three FIRs against protesters over the recent demonstrations. Meanwhile, three complaints alleging sexual harassment of women protesters and journalists by police personnel have been received and referred to the Crime Branch for investigation.
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Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Key developments so far
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Here are the key developments:
- Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) led a protest rally in Mumbai, calling for the removal of chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
- MNS chief Raj Thackeray put forward two demands: 1) Scrap the entire SIR process and 2) Stop using EVMs for elections and conduct polls only through ballot papers.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar was not appointed through a fair process.
- Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, speaking to news agency ANI, said, “This movement is not a reunion; it is a reunion born of compulsion... They are using the 'Marathi Manoos' for their own survival. This is a gimmick to save their political existence. The 'Marathi Manoos' is not in danger... Do not use the ‘Marathi Manoos’”.
- NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar said that he extends his support to Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's protest march against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: Sharad Pawar extends support
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar said that he extends his support to Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's protest march against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
“This demand is not limited to Mumbai. It is also being raised in Pune and Nagpur, and in several other parts of the state. The state government is going through the SIR process.”
He said that he will support “all political parties that come together to address this issue, find a solution and take action against those responsible for irregularities.”
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Shiv Sena reacts to protest march by Thackeray brothers
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, speaking to news agency ANI, said, “This movement is not a reunion; it is a reunion born of compulsion... They are using the 'Marathi Manoos' for their own survival. This is a gimmick to save their political existence. The 'Marathi Manoos' is not in danger... Do not use the ‘Marathi Manoos’”.
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar was not appointed through a fair process.
(Inputs from Saurabha Kulshreshtha)
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: Raj Thackeray demands scrapping of SIR, use of ballot papers for elections
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: MNS chief Raj Thackeray put forward two demands:
1. Scrap the entire SIR process.
2. Stop using EVMs for elections and conduct polls only through ballot papers.
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: ‘Angry at how BJP came to power’, says Raj Thackeray
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: Raj Thackeray said, "We are not angry to see the BJP and its allies in power. But we are angry over the way they come to power and the way they misuse power. One person is getting everything from forests, project contracts."
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: Raj Thackeray says been warning about ‘vote chori’
Thackeray brothers Garjana Morcha LIVE: MNS chief Raj Thackeray said he had been warning about ‘vote chori’ (vote theft) through EVMs and voter lists since 2017-18.
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Congress leader targets BJP, ECI at Mumbai protest
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat said Rahul Gandhi had been raising allegations of “vote theft” by the BJP, with the “help” of the Election Commission of India, for the past few years.
He added that two election commissioners had now “exposed the alleged irregularities" by CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
(Inputs from Saurabha Kulshreshtha)
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: NCP (SP) leader slams BJP
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: NCP (SP) state president Shashikant Shinde said the BJP's “dictatorial rule will face its first defeat” in Maharashtra.
(Inputs from Saurabha Kulshreshtha)
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Raj, Uddhav Thackeray reach BMC headquarters
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have reached the BMC headquarters.
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: NCP (SP) leaders arrive on stage
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: NCP (SP) state president Shashikant Shinde, NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh, NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad and PWP leader Jayant Patil have arrived on stage.
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Protesters gather in large numbers for Mumbai march
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: A large number of supporters of MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray gathered near Metro Cinema.
The two leaders are leading a joint protest march towards the BMC headquarters, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead march in Mumbai
Thackeray brothers protest LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are leading a protest rally, calling for the removal of chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
The Congress and NCP (SP), which are allies of Shiv Sena (UBT) in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), are also backing the protest.
