CJP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum: New Delhi, September 24, 2026 — The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) escalated its political confrontational campaign against the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday, issuing a strict 48-hour ultimatum to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign from his constitutional position.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke warned that failure to comply would trigger a massive nationwide agitation, promising a large-scale demonstration akin to “Jantar Mantar 2.0.”
Addressing a press conference in the national capital alongside co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, Dipke made serious accusations regarding the functioning of the poll panel.
He claimed that the poll body’s recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has systematically undermined democratic processes across multiple states.
Allegations of Massive Voter Deletions and Electoral Manipulation
CJP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum: The CJP’s sudden press conference came a day after media reports highlighted internal dissent within the Election Commission.
According to media reports citing internal documents, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had repeatedly raised official objections noted up to 14 times over ten months regarding procedural aspects of voter additions, deletions, roll restorations, and modifications to Form 6 during the SIR exercise.
Capitalizing on these reports, CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke alleged that over 13 crore voter records were deleted nationwide during the revision exercise.
Pointing out the narrow margins in recent general elections, Dipke claimed that the deletion of votes on such a massive scale directly alters election outcomes and compromises free and fair democratic representation.
According to media reports, Dipke directly targeted the Chief Election Commissioner during his address, alleging that under Kumar’s leadership, the electoral machinery was operating in an autocratic manner.
He asserted that instead of citizens choosing their representatives, administrative mechanisms were effectively determining who was permitted to exercise their franchise.
Dipke further cited specific regional electoral contests, alleging that strategic voter roll purges significantly impacted opposition figures and regional parties across states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Kerala, and Maharashtra.
ECI Rejects Internal Rift Allegations, Affirms Unanimous Decisions
CJP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum: In response to the media controversy surrounding the alleged internal dissension, the Election Commission of India issued a formal clarification rejecting claims of a split within its three-member leadership panel.
According to an official statement signed jointly by CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, the poll panel emphasized that internal notes, differing perspectives, and rigorous debate are a standard, institutional part of its decision-making framework.
The ECI clarified that all final operational decisions, including those regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters’ lists, were taken unanimously by the full commission.
Rebutting political criticisms, representatives maintained that routine electoral roll cleanups are statutory processes designed to remove duplicate entries, deceased voters, and permanently shifted residents to ensure roll integrity.
The CJP’s Three-Pronged Demand Framework
CJP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum: To resolve the ongoing political standoff, CJP leaders outlined three specific structural demands directed at the government and the judiciary:
Resignation and Investigation: Immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by a formal inquiry into the operational orders behind the voter deletion drives.
Freezing of SIR and Judicial Oversight: A total freeze on all ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercises, rolling back electoral rolls to the January 2025 voter lists, and placing all decision-making files associated with the revision under the custody of the Supreme Court of India.
Legislative Repeal: The repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners, replacing it with new legislation incorporating civil society participation to restore public trust in constitutional bodies.
Warning of Nationwide Agitation and Public Mobilization
CJP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum: Concluding the press conference, Dipke appealed to opposition political parties to boycott upcoming election contests under the current roll parameters, arguing that participation validates a flawed framework.
The CJP leader reiterated that if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not tender his resignation within the 48-hour window, the party will initiate a sustained nationwide campaign, marching toward Delhi to mobilize public protests against the current administration of the Election Commission.