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Maharashtra Police pressuring CJP volunteers not to join October 10 Delhi protest, alleges Dipke

Maharashtra Police accused of pressuring CJP volunteers ahead of October 10 Delhi protest.

What happened: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged Maharashtra Police sent volunteers notices warning of legal action if they join the party's October 10 Delhi protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Why it matters: The notices raise questions about police pressure on peaceful protest, while the SIR objections fuel Opposition demands for Kumar's resignation. The Election Commission said operational queries during draft stages are standard practice.
Maharashtra Police accused of pressuring CJP volunteers ahead of October 10 Delhi protest.
Maharashtra Police accused of pressuring CJP volunteers ahead of October 10 Delhi protest. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.
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