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CJP activists detained during Panaji protest demanding EC resignation

Panjim, Goa, India · Oct 11, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 11.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters gathered to voice concerns over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
What they want
Demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
What changed
Oct 11: The Bombay High Court ordered the immediate release of detained protesters during a special Sunday night sitting.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
  • Action against alleged electoral roll revision irregularities

Organised by: Cockroach Janta Party

What authorities say

According to reports, the North Goa Collector rejected permission for the public gathering. Police detained protesters at Azad Maidan after they entered the ground, citing oral instructions from an Executive Magistrate. The Bombay High Court later ordered the immediate release of the detainees.123

The numbers

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Arrests / detentions
7
Seven individuals were detained by police and taken to Pernem Police Station.23

The full story

Activists affiliated with the Cockroach Janta Party attempted to stage a demonstration at Azad Maidan in Panaji, Goa, to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and protest alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. According to news reports, the district administration had previously denied permission for the public gathering. Police detained several individuals after protesters reportedly breached security cordons or entered the ground. Following an urgent habeas corpus petition filed by advocates, a special Sunday evening sitting of the Bombay High Court bench in Goa ordered the immediate release of the detainees after noting the absence of formal prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS.

Timeline

  1. The Bombay High Court held a special Sunday evening session and ordered the immediate release of the detained individuals.123

  2. Police detained seven protesters and transferred them to Pernem Police Station following instructions from authorities.123

  3. Activists gathered at Azad Maidan in Panaji for a demonstration demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.123

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