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Politics
MNS starts selfie‑signature drive in Parel to protest CEC Gyanesh Kumar
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 01:17 PM
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The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena launched a selfie and signature collection drive in Mumbai’s Parel area, targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as part of its protest.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) began a new protest initiative in the Parel neighbourhood of Mumbai, encouraging supporters to take selfies while gathering signatures. The campaign is aimed specifically at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whose actions the party alleges are detrimental to its interests.
Activists set up booths on the streets of Parel where volunteers hand out forms for signatures and assist participants in capturing selfies that will be posted on social media. The visual element is intended to amplify the message and draw wider public attention to the party’s grievances.
MNS officials said the selfie‑signature drive is a peaceful way to register dissent and to pressure the Election Commission to address the concerns raised by the party. They urged citizens to join the effort and spread the campaign online.
The protest comes amid a broader climate of political tension in Maharashtra, with several regional parties voicing criticism of central institutions. No official response from the Election Commission has been reported yet.
Activists set up booths on the streets of Parel where volunteers hand out forms for signatures and assist participants in capturing selfies that will be posted on social media. The visual element is intended to amplify the message and draw wider public attention to the party’s grievances.
MNS officials said the selfie‑signature drive is a peaceful way to register dissent and to pressure the Election Commission to address the concerns raised by the party. They urged citizens to join the effort and spread the campaign online.
The protest comes amid a broader climate of political tension in Maharashtra, with several regional parties voicing criticism of central institutions. No official response from the Election Commission has been reported yet.