Shabana Azmi Joins CJP Protest March, Backs Peaceful Demonstration
Azmi said the protesters were exercising their constitutional right and said she and Javed Akhtar wrote to Modi seeking a dialogue.
- On Monday, July 20, 2026, veteran actress Shabana Azmi joined thousands of citizens in the Cockroach Janata Party's 'Chalo Sansad' march toward Parliament in Delhi, demanding accountability for alleged examination irregularities.
- The agitation intensified following activist Sonam Wangchuk's removal after over 22 days of fasting, with protesters demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and examination system reforms.
- Seeking dialogue without receiving a reply, lyricist Javed Akhtar and Azmi wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi after waiting four days; Azmi criticized focusing on Bollywood's absence as 'sidelining the cause.'
- Ruling BJP members Hema Malini and Kangana Ranaut criticized the demonstrators, with Malini urging protesters to 'choose structured discussions' over disruptive actions that 'won't achieve anything.'
- Amid reports of government willingness to 'have a dialogue finally,' protesters assert their constitutional right to a 'peaceful protest,' with Azmi emphasizing no intention of resorting to violence.
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Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi and actor Prakash Raj participated in the CJP march towards Parliament House on July 20. They were seen sitting inside a truck during this peaceful protest.
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