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Actor Shekhar Suman Praises Peaceful Protests Against CEC
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:25 AM
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Bollywood actor Shekhar Suman has defended the public’s right to protest peacefully against the Central Election Commission, calling it a positive development.
Bollywood actor Shekhar Suman, known for his work in Hindi cinema and television, made the remarks in an interview with Hindustan Times.
He said the right to protest peacefully is fundamental and that the current anti‑CEC demonstrations are a healthy expression of democracy.
Suman emphasized that such protests, when conducted without violence, help bring attention to grievances and can lead to constructive dialogue.
The actor’s comments come amid growing public scrutiny of the CEC’s decisions, with several groups staging protests across the country.
He said the right to protest peacefully is fundamental and that the current anti‑CEC demonstrations are a healthy expression of democracy.
Suman emphasized that such protests, when conducted without violence, help bring attention to grievances and can lead to constructive dialogue.
The actor’s comments come amid growing public scrutiny of the CEC’s decisions, with several groups staging protests across the country.