Watch: Shabana Azmi joins CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, salutes protesters
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ march in Delhi on Monday and shared videos from the protest, as thousands
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ march in Delhi on Monday and shared videos from the protest, as thousands of demonstrators gathered at Jantar Mantar and attempted to march towards Parliament. Shabana Azmi joins CJP's Chalo Sansad protest Azmi, 75, had backed the agitation ahead of the march and joined protesters as the Monsoon Session of Parliament began. The actor has described the demonstration as an exercise of citizens’ constitutional right to peaceful protest, while the CJP has been demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What are the main issues being protested by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)? ⌵ The CJP is protesting against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with broader educational reforms. 2 Why did Shabana Azmi participate in the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march? ⌵ Shabana Azmi joined the march to advocate for citizens' constitutional right to peaceful protest and to support the CJP's demands for accountability in education.
3 How did the Delhi Police respond to the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ The Delhi Police deployed a heavy security presence, invoking prohibitory orders and attempting to prevent protesters from marching towards Parliament, which led to clashes and injuries. 4 What conditions did activist Sonam Wangchuk set to end his hunger strike during the protests? ⌵ Sonam Wangchuk stipulated that he would end his hunger strike if the Education Minister resigns, there is assurance that education issues will be discussed in Parliament, and actions are taken on the protesters' memorandum. 5 Should participants in the CJP protest be concerned about legal repercussions? ⌵ Yes, participants should be cautious as the Delhi Police has stated that unauthorized gatherings or processions are prohibited in large parts of New Delhi, and violations can lead to legal consequences. In a video shared on Monday evening, Azmi was seen making her way through the crowd and receiving help from fellow protesters as she attempted to reach the demonstration. She also appeared to record herself from the protest site, saying, "Mai yahan pahunch gayi hoon (I have reached here)." Sharing the video, she wrote in Hindi, “Yahan itni taaydad mein jama huye sabhi saathiyon ko naman (My greetings to all the comrades gathered here in such large numbers).” In another photograph shared from the site, Azmi was seen sitting among protesters alongside actor-turned-politician Prakash Raj.
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