A protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Shivaji Park in Mumbai took a tragic turn on October 3, 2026. A 75-year-old participant died after complaining of chest pain. The protest was held on October 2 and 3.

The CJP is demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Actors Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi were reportedly present at the demonstration. Police arrested CJP leader Abhijit Dipke on October 3.

Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar criticised the protest. A counter-protest on October 2 led to commotion at the venue. Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal also demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

The death has added tension to the standoff. Police have not released details of the medical response. The CJP has not called off its agitation. The Election Commission has not commented on the demand so far. The protest began on October 2 and continued into October 3. Supporters carried banners demanding electoral reforms. Police kept a watch on the crowd through the day. The death of the elderly participant is likely to intensify the political debate around the agitation.