Shekhar Suman defends peaceful protest amid Gyanesh Kumar row: 'Raise your voice for it'
Actor and talk show host Shekhar Suman has spoken up for the public’s right to dissent. He joins a growing number of Bollywood voices weighing in on the demonstrations in Delhi. The protesters are demanding that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. 'Raise your voice' Suman spoke during a recent…
Shekhar Suman, the renowned actor and talk show host, has defended the right of peaceful protest amid the controversy surrounding Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner. Suman spoke during an appearance on The Lallantop, comparing protests to the manner in which children make demands at home. He emphasized that protests are a fundamental aspect of both politics and society, stating that if demands are not met, people should raise their voices and participate in peaceful demonstrations.
Drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi, Suman highlighted the importance of collective dissent, asserting that governments cannot disregard the collective voice of the people. He maintained that every individual should have the right to protest for what they believe in, regardless of their position in society.
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