CEC protests: Several detained during ‘Tiranga March’ in Mumbai

The Mumbai Police on Friday detained several persons who had gathered for a “Tiranga March” at Carter Road in Bandra, the Cockroach Janta Party has alleged.

The CJP had called the march in solidarity with its leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ajinkya Shinde, who were arrested by the Delhi Police amid protests in the country against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The police had not granted permission for the march, but protesters reached Carter Road to participate in the demonstration. The CJP said its supporters were detained by the Vakola and Bandra police.

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Following a call by the CJP to hold a 'Tiranga March' on Carter Road in Bandra, the police took action. The Mumbai Police had not granted permission for the march; nevertheless, several CJP supporters arrived at Carter Road to participate. Subsequently, the… pic.twitter.com/bfFLT1F74h— IANS (@ians_india) October 18, 2026

CJP volunteer Purva Khetan also alleged that some students were not allowed to leave their place of stay in Vakola, in Santacruz East, ahead of the march. She told Scroll that the police had not informed the students why they were being prevented from leaving.

Vakola Senior Police Inspector Navnath Ghuge told Scroll that none of those persons had been taken to the police station. He said the police had not...

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