Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Shabana Azmi Speaks at Mumbai Protest Over Voting Rights
Shabana Azmi spoke at a protest in Mumbai.
The protest took place at Shivaji Park.
She said voting is an important right.
She also said voting lets people have a voice.
Azmi asked what people should do if their names disappear from voter lists.
She said people should protest when this happens.
She described the protest as a sign of democracy.
She congratulated everyone who took part.
Shabana Azmi addressed a CJP protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park.
She said voting is both a right and a citizen’s voice.
Azmi questioned what people should do if their names are removed from electoral rolls.
She called protesting a democratic right protected by the Constitution.
Azmi congratulated protesters for recognising their collective strength.
- Who
- Actor Shabana Azmi and people attending the CJP protest.
- What
- A protest address about voting rights and names being removed from electoral rolls.
- When
- The speech took place on the day referred to as “today” in the report.
- Where
- Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
- Why
- Azmi said people were protesting to defend their voting rights when names are removed from electoral rolls.
- Speaker
- Shabana Azmi
- Event
- CJP protest
- Location
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Main issue
- Voting rights and electoral-roll removals
- Azmi’s message
- The vote is a right and a voice
- Basis cited
- The Constitution