CJP Demands Response From CEC Within 48 Hours, Threatens Nationwide Protests Starting October 2

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Party Issues Ultimatum at Patna Press Conference

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The Kakaroz Janata Party (CJP) issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sept. 25, demanding his resignation and threatening nationwide agitation if the demands are not met. The party announced the deadline during a press conference in Patna, according to a report by Akanksha Mishra on Suspense Crime English News.

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CJP leaders stated that if the CEC does not step down or address alleged procedural distortions in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, the party will launch a phased nationwide campaign. This movement, branded as \"Fix the Election Commission,\" is scheduled to begin on Oct. 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.

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The ultimatum marks a significant escalation in the party's opposition to the current electoral roll revision process. The CJP cited specific concerns regarding the transparency and methodology of the SIR, which has been implemented across various states.

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Allegations of Voter Deletions and Protocol Disputes

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The CJP’s primary grievance centers on allegations of large-scale, opaque voter deletions. The party specifically pointed to abnormal spikes in the removal of voter names from rural and semi-urban constituencies in Bihar.

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According to the party's statements, these deletions lack sufficient justification. The CJP has demanded the public disclosure of statutory criteria, field verification logs, and empirical justifications for striking off voters from the rolls. The party argues that the current process lacks transparency and accountability.

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Concerns regarding SIR protocols have also emerged in West Bengal. Reports indicate that thousands of citizens in the state have submitted formal administrative appeals contesting their exclusion from updated voter rolls. These appeals highlight broader dissatisfaction with the revision process beyond Bihar.

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Claims of Internal Commission Friction

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In support of its demands, the CJP cited media investigations suggesting internal friction within the Election Commission. The party referenced reports indicating that Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded dissenting objections at least 14 times over a ten-month period regarding regulatory policies and SIR roll purges.

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The CJP has used these alleged internal disagreements to bolster its argument that the commission's actions are not unified or properly vetted. The party is calling for a time-bound judicial inquiry into the poll body’s internal administrative processes.

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Additionally, the CJP has demanded a full audit of additions and deletions under the current revision drive. The party asserts that such an audit is necessary to verify the integrity of the voter lists and address the alleged procedural distortions.

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Commission Officials Dispute Rift Narrative

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Senior Election Commission officials have disputed the narrative of an institutional rift within the body.