The Cockroach Janta Party's October 2 protest at Mumbai's Shivaji Park has drawn national attention. Here is what the party wants and why.

**What is the CJP?** A satirical political outfit led by Dipke. It uses humour, street theatre and social media to critique the Election Commission and the political establishment.

**What happened?** On October 2, the party held a demonstration at Shivaji Park despite police denying permission. Dipke was briefly detained a day earlier at Marine Drive. Actors Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi joined the crowd.

**What are the three demands?** First, the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Second, a freeze on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Third, repeal of the 2023 law on appointing election commissioners.

**What is SIR?** The Special Intensive Revision is a door-to-door verification of voter rolls. Opposition parties allege it risks disenfranchising genuine voters.

**What is the 2023 law?** It changed how election commissioners are appointed, replacing the Chief Justice of India on the selection panel with a Union minister. Critics say this weakens the poll body's independence.

The Election Commission has not responded to the demands.