Dhruv Rathee Joins CJP Protest in Bengaluru, Says He Is Not Seeking Regime Change
· India · Hindustan Times, LiveMint, India Today
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor Prakash Raj joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday to demand the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision process. Addressing the gathering in his first remarks, Rathee stated that he did not participate in the demonstration to push for regime change. He criticised the Election Commission of India for alleged zero transparency and accountability. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke led the protest, which drew thousands of supporters, student groups, and alleged victims of the SIR process from across Karnataka districts. Prakash Raj also spoke at the rally, accusing the poll body of attacking citizen dignity and rights.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing civil society opposition against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process, drawing high-profile public figures to rally against poll administration policies.
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