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CJP to protest BCI Chairman Manan Mishra’s resignation demand at 10 am
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 07:39 AM
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The Cockroach Janta Party announced a protest at 10 am demanding the resignation of Bar Council of India chairman Manan Mishra, as stated by co‑convenor Saurav Das.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has scheduled a protest for 10 a.m. today, targeting the Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Mishra. The move aims to compel Mishra to step down following a controversy that has drawn criticism from legal circles. CJP co‑convenor Saurav Das made the announcement on Wednesday, describing the chairman as a “legal cockroach” and urging members of the legal community to join the demonstration.
The protest is expected to take place outside the BCI headquarters, where participants plan to voice their grievances through placards and slogans. Organisers say the demonstration reflects broader discontent over perceived irregularities in the council’s recent decisions, though specific allegations were not detailed in the announcement.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any special arrangements or security measures will be put in place for the gathering. The BCI has not issued an official response to the CJP’s demand for Mishra’s resignation, leaving the outcome of the protest uncertain.
Legal experts note that such public demonstrations, while uncommon, highlight growing tensions within India’s legal fraternity over governance and accountability. The event will be closely watched by both the legal community and political observers for its potential impact on the BCI’s leadership.
The protest underscores the increasing willingness of activist groups to challenge established institutions, marking a notable moment in the ongoing discourse about transparency in professional bodies.
The protest is expected to take place outside the BCI headquarters, where participants plan to voice their grievances through placards and slogans. Organisers say the demonstration reflects broader discontent over perceived irregularities in the council’s recent decisions, though specific allegations were not detailed in the announcement.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any special arrangements or security measures will be put in place for the gathering. The BCI has not issued an official response to the CJP’s demand for Mishra’s resignation, leaving the outcome of the protest uncertain.
Legal experts note that such public demonstrations, while uncommon, highlight growing tensions within India’s legal fraternity over governance and accountability. The event will be closely watched by both the legal community and political observers for its potential impact on the BCI’s leadership.
The protest underscores the increasing willingness of activist groups to challenge established institutions, marking a notable moment in the ongoing discourse about transparency in professional bodies.