Veteran actor Shabana Azmi on Monday joined thousands of protestors in their march towards Parliament and said those participating in the protests were exercising their constitutional right to a peaceful demonstration.
Speaking to PTI Videos during the march, Azmi said the protesters had no intention of resorting to violence. “We are here to hold a peaceful protest. This is a right guaranteed by our Constitution. Mahatma Gandhi taught us the path of non-violence. We have no intention of resorting to violence,” the 75-year-old veteran said.
Thousands of protesters gathered near Parliament Street here on Monday and attempted to march towards Parliament as part of the CJP “Chalo Sansad” protest, demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
‘You cannot arm-twist government’: Kangana
Lok Sabha BJP MP Kangana Ranaut took a sharp dig at the Opposition for disrupting parliamentary proceedings, asserting that an elected government has the sovereign right to decide its functioning without being subjected to “arm-twisting”.
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, the actor-turned-politician said that the primary purpose of the House is meaningful discussion and accountability, not chaos. (Agencies)
