Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray are leading a joint protest march in Mumbai on Sunday (Oct 4). The protest is against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, with the parties alleging irregularities in the electoral process and demanding his resignation. Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray announced this protest march – “Garjana Morcha” and this follows the mass "Jail Bharo" demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Shivaji Park on October 2, 2026. The October 2 protest at Shivaji Park was held despite police denying permission for the gathering. The Thackeray cousins had announced the October 4 march last month, with the protest focused on the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sir-row-opposition-takes-to-streets-against-cec-in-delhi-cjp-protest-in-mumbai-1790969007100">SIR row: Opposition takes to streets against CEC in Delhi; CJP protest in Mumbai | RTP</a>&nbsp;In videos shared by news agency ANI, supporters of the state opposition parties were seen gathered in large numbers near Mumbai's Metro Cinema, walking towards Azad Maidan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mumbai | MNS chief Raj Thackeray says, &quot;Our demand is that the entire SIR conducted in Maharashtra should be cancelled. The law says that SIR is conducted if an emergency situation arises. Forty to sixty lakh voters were added during the Assembly elections, and power was captured through this. And now, through SIR, two crore people are being removed. Who are these two crore voters? I appeal to all political parties to go to Delhi and demand that the SIR be cancelled. Voting machines should be discontinued, and elections should be conducted using ballot papers.”&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2106644936515043544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">#WATCH | Mumbai: Supporters of MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray gather in large numbers near Metro Cinema.

Both are leading a joint protest march toward the BMC headquarters against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. https://t.co/BZnmhmSkgK&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2106633266333884492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/neet-protest-students-take-to-streets-across-india-1784823139518">NEET Protest: Students take to streets across India</a>&nbsp;Addressing the crowd, MNS chief Raj Thackeray said, "People will decide who will sit in power not ECI. The BJP knows the ECI is with them, they can do anything." Participants of the morcha, dubbed the Virat Garjana Morcha (Grand Roar March), demanded the removal/resignation of the CEC over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Raj also demanded that the Maharashtra SIR should be scrapped as he called the SIR process 'totally illegal'. "EVMs should be discarded and voting must be done on ballot papers," the MNS chief said.&nbsp;<h2>Only national flags allowed&nbsp;</h2>Party flags and symbols were not permitted during the march. Participants and supporters were instead asked to carry only the national tricolour, reinforcing the organisers' attempt to present the protest as a collective campaign around electoral and constitutional issues. The decision also helped avoid the display of separate party identities as leaders and workers from different opposition groups joined the demonstration.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are leading a joint protest march in Mumbai against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral process. The ‘Garjana Morcha’, backed by opposition parties, is demanding Kumar’s resignation 

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray are leading a joint protest march in Mumbai on Sunday (Oct 4). The protest is against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, with the parties alleging irregularities in the electoral process and demanding his resignation. Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray announced this protest march – “Garjana Morcha” and this follows the mass "Jail Bharo" demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Shivaji Park on October 2, 2026. The October 2 protest at Shivaji Park was held despite police denying permission for the gathering. The Thackeray cousins had announced the October 4 march last month, with the protest focused on the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Also Read: SIR row: Opposition takes to streets against CEC in Delhi; CJP protest in Mumbai | RTP In videos shared by news agency ANI, supporters of the state opposition parties were seen gathered in large numbers near Mumbai's Metro Cinema, walking towards Azad Maidan.

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are leading a joint protest march in Mumbai against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral process. The ‘Garjana Morcha’, backed by opposition parties, is demanding Kumar’s resignation&nbsp;

'Scrap SIR...': Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead Mumbai protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

With protests erupting against the amended Citizenship Act in different parts of the country, actor and singer Farhan Akhtar on Wednesday announced that he will take part in a demonstration against the law tomorrow.&nbsp; 
 
The actor took to Twitter on Wednesday and said that the time to protest on social media is now over. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-richa-chadha-anubhav-sinha-other-bollywood-celebs-condemn-police-brutality-over-citizenship-law-268472">Also see: Bollywood celebrities who extended their support to the student led&nbsp;anti-CAA protest</a> 
 
"Here`s what you need to know about why these protests are important. See you on the 19th at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai.&nbsp; 
The time to protest on social media alone is over," read Akhtar`s tweet.

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Alongside the tweet, he shared a graphic describing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). 
Other celebrities like Konkona Sen Sharma, Mahesh Bhatt and Sushant Singh have also joined the protests against the amended Citizenship Act.&nbsp;

With protests erupting against the amended Citizenship Act in different parts of the country, actor and singer Farhan Akhtar on Wednesday announced that he will take part in a demonstration against the law tomorrow.

With protests erupting against the amended Citizenship Act in different parts of the country, actor and singer Farhan Akhtar on Wednesday announced that he will take part in a demonstration against the law tomorrow. The actor took to Twitter on Wednesday and said that the time to protest on social media is now over. Also see: Bollywood celebrities who extended their support to the student led anti-CAA protest "Here`s what you need to know about why these protests are important. See you on the 19th at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai. The time to protest on social media alone is over," read Akhtar`s tweet. Here’s what you need to know about why these protests are important. See you on the 19th at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai. The time to protest on social media alone is over. pic.twitter.com/lwkyMCHk2v — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) December 18, 2019 × Alongside the tweet, he shared a graphic describing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Other celebrities like Konkona Sen Sharma, Mahesh Bhatt and Sushant Singh have also joined the protests against the amended Citizenship Act.

Farhan Akhtar to join protest in Mumbai against CAA

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony.

Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary. BJP and Fadnavis government respect the Constitution. It is following the court`s order in Aarey Colony."

"It is very painful that some activists are comparing Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis with General Dyer. We strongly oppose it. If required, we will approach the Election Commission to complain about it," he said.

"With the metro rail project, our intention is to reduce the pressure from Mumbai local trains," he said.

"We don`t want to delay the project anymore. If the project is further delayed, then the ultimate burden will be on Mumbaikars," he added.&nbsp;

A local court on Saturday sent 29 people to judicial custody for five days while police detained 55 others in connection with protests against the cutting of trees in the Aarey Colony area.

According to the police, as many as 38 people were arrested out of which 29 were produced before the Borivali Court, which sent them to judicial custody.

The protesters opposed the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station. They have demanded the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.&nbsp;

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony. Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary.

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Sunday said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was following the court`s order with respect to cutting of trees in Aarey Colony. Speaking to ANI, Somaiya said, "We acknowledge and respect the judiciary. BJP and Fadnavis government respect the Constitution. It is following the court`s order in Aarey Colony." "It is very painful that some activists are comparing Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis with General Dyer. We strongly oppose it. If required, we will approach the Election Commission to complain about it," he said. "With the metro rail project, our intention is to reduce the pressure from Mumbai local trains," he said. "We don`t want to delay the project anymore. If the project is further delayed, then the ultimate burden will be on Mumbaikars," he added. A local court on Saturday sent 29 people to judicial custody for five days while police detained 55 others in connection with protests against the cutting of trees in the Aarey Colony area. According to the police, as many as 38 people were arrested out of which 29 were produced before the Borivali Court, which sent them to judicial custody. The protesters opposed the cutting of trees for the construction of the car shed of the metro station. They have demanded the relocation of the bus depot, which is a part of the Metro III project.

Mumbai: Government is following court's decision in Aarey Colony, says BJP leader Somaiya

Security was beefed up on Sunday outside Sofitel hotel where at least 10 disgruntled Karnataka MLAs are currently lodged.

Earlier in the day, Youth Congress workers staged a protest outside the hotel and asked the MLAs to take back their resignation.

They shouted slogans against BJP and accused it of indulging in horse-trading.

The Congress workers including party vice president Suraj Singh Thakur were detained by the police.

Maharashtra BJP vice president and MLC Prasad Lad was earlier seen outside the hotel.

He said that he was busy with the party's membership drive and had no idea of the political turmoil in Karnataka.

The state's JD(S)-Congress government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 11 MLAs from the membership of the Assembly on Saturday.

After tendering their resignation, as many as 10 Congress and JD(S) MLAs on Saturday arrived at the Mumbai hotel.

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy is scheduled to return to Bengaluru this evening from the United States.&nbsp;

 
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Security was beefed up on Sunday outside Sofitel hotel where at least 10 disgruntled Karnataka MLAs are currently lodged. Earlier in the day, Youth Congress workers staged a protest outside the hotel and asked the MLAs to take back their resignation.

Security was beefed up on Sunday outside Sofitel hotel where at least 10 disgruntled Karnataka MLAs are currently lodged. Earlier in the day, Youth Congress workers staged a protest outside the hotel and asked the MLAs to take back their resignation. They shouted slogans against BJP and accused it of indulging in horse-trading. The Congress workers including party vice president Suraj Singh Thakur were detained by the police. Maharashtra BJP vice president and MLC Prasad Lad was earlier seen outside the hotel. He said that he was busy with the party's membership drive and had no idea of the political turmoil in Karnataka. The state's JD(S)-Congress government slumped into crisis following the resignation of 11 MLAs from the membership of the Assembly on Saturday. After tendering their resignation, as many as 10 Congress and JD(S) MLAs on Saturday arrived at the Mumbai hotel. Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy is scheduled to return to Bengaluru this evening from the United States.

Mumbai: Security beefed up outside hotel after Congress protest

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At least 50 people are dead and 23 injured after a plane crashed Monday afternoon at Kathmandu&#39;s Tribhuvan International Airport, reports said.&nbsp;There were a total of 71 people on board the US-Bangla Airlines plane.&nbsp;

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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has said on Monday that their government has accepted most of the demands of the farmers protesting in Mumbai. He also added that they have given a written letter to the farmers.

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A Delhi Court on Monday sent Karti Chidambaram to judicial custody till March 24th for questioning in the INX Media alleged bribery case. The court dismissed his plea for early hearing of his bail application.

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Pakistan&#39;s own protege terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba has split. rattled by infighting. US-designated terrorist and co-founder of Lashkar, Maulana Amir Hamza has formed the Jaish-e-Manqafa.&nbsp;

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At least 50 dead, says Nepal Police official after plane crashes at Kathmandu Airport At least 50 people are dead and 23 injured after a plane crashed Monday afternoon at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, reports said. There were a total of 71 people on board the US-Bangla Airlines plane. Government has accepted most demands of farmers: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has said on Monday that their government has accepted most of the demands of the farmers protesting in Mumbai. He also added that they have given a written letter to the farmers. INX Media case: Judicial custody for Karti Chidambaram, to be lodged in Tihar Jail A Delhi Court on Monday sent Karti Chidambaram to judicial custody till March 24th for questioning in the INX Media alleged bribery case. The court dismissed his plea for early hearing of his bail application. Lashkar terror multiplies, co-founder forms new group Pakistan's own protege terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba has split. rattled by infighting. US-designated terrorist and co-founder of Lashkar, Maulana Amir Hamza has formed the Jaish-e-Manqafa. Syria war has killed more than 500,000 people in 7 years: Monitor The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a British-based war monitor, said on Monday about 511,000 people had been killed in the Syrian war since it began seven years ago.

WION Evening News Brief, March 12, 2018

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