Politics · India · 3 hrs ago
Shekhar Suman says peaceful protests are a positive part of society
Actor Shekhar Suman has said peaceful, non-violent protests are a positive part of society.
He made the comments while discussing a current protest by CJP on the Lallantop programme.
Suman said protests are part of both politics and everyday life.
He argued that people can raise their voices when their demands are not met.
Referring to Mahatma Gandhi, he said a collective public voice can draw the government’s attention.
Suman said protests should not be stopped when people believe something has gone wrong or question its credibility.
Shekhar Suman said peaceful, non-violent protests are justified and should be allowed.
He described protest as a positive part of society and politics.
Suman said protests give people a way to raise their voices when their demands are not met.
He made the comments during an appearance on Lallantop while reacting to a CJP protest.
- Who
- Shekhar Suman, an actor.
- What
- He said peaceful, non-violent protests are justified and should continue.
- When
- He made the comments during a recent appearance on Lallantop; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- During an appearance on Lallantop. The location of the CJP protest is not stated.
- Why
- He said protests allow people to raise their voices when their demands are not met.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
If protests are carried out peacefully and do not turn violent, I think they are absolutely right and should take place.
I see it as a very positive thing in society.
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- Person
- Shekhar Suman
- Outlet
- Times of India
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
- Interview outlet
- Lallantop
Sources
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