# Mumbai protests over electoral roll revision > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mumbai-protests-over-electoral-roll-revision > Updated: 2026-09-29T07:00:06.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. Political leaders in Maharashtra, specifically Raj Thackeray of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena (UBT), have organized a joint protest march in Mumbai scheduled for October 4. The demonstration targets the Election Commission of India regarding its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protest stems from allegations that the SIR process is misleading voters. While the Election Commission has issued statements asserting that decisions regarding the SIR were reached unanimously, reports have surfaced regarding internal disagreements. Specifically, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi reportedly recorded objections on at least 14 occasions over a 10-month period concerning voter registration and the deletion of names. Opposition leaders have criticized the commission, with some calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The planned Mumbai march is being framed as a “people’s march,” with invitations extended to other political parties and citizens. Meanwhile, the Congress party has already engaged in nationwide protests, including the burning of effigies, in response to the ongoing dispute. ## Claims - Pradeep Purnekar, a leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, was shot and killed in Thane. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The attack occurred near Purnekar's office in the Manpada area of Thane. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Purnekar was struck by at least two bullets. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the attackers. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Purnekar died while undergoing treatment at Infinity Hospital. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Checkpoints have been established at major exits from Thane to apprehend suspects. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The assailants wore helmets and masks during the shooting. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Purnekar was planning a protest regarding local issues in the Azad Nagar and Ganesh Nagar areas. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Pradeep Purnekar, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, shot dead in Thane Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead by masked assailants near his office in Thane. Police have detained two suspects and are searching for others as investigations continue. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mns-and-shiv-sena-ubt-to-protest-election-commission-in-mumbai ### 2026-09-26: Thackeray leaders to lead Mumbai protest over electoral roll revision Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray will lead a joint protest in Mumbai on October 4 against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thackeray-leaders-to-lead-mumbai-protest-over-electoral-roll-revision --- Cite as: Mumbai protests over electoral roll revision. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mumbai-protests-over-electoral-roll-revision