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Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah Join CJP Protest at Shivaji Park, Call for Voter Rights
✍️ wionews.com
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM
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Veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah attended a Citizens' Justice Party rally at Mumbai's Shivaji Park, urging citizens to exercise their voting rights.
Veteran performers Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah were among the prominent personalities who gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Saturday to support the Citizens' Justice Party (CJP) protest. The demonstration, organized by the CJP, aimed to highlight the importance of voting as a constitutional right and to urge the public to register and cast their ballots in upcoming elections.
The actors addressed the crowd, emphasizing that democratic participation is essential for accountable governance. Their remarks resonated with other participants, including activists, senior citizens, and local residents, who echoed calls for a more inclusive electoral process.
Organisers reported that the rally drew a sizable crowd despite a rainy evening, and they plan to hold similar events in other parts of the city to sustain momentum ahead of the state and national polls.
Police presence was noted but remained minimal, with authorities allowing the peaceful assembly to proceed without incident. The CJP reiterated its commitment to mobilise citizens across Maharashtra to ensure higher voter turnout.
The protest at Shivaji Park underscores a growing trend of cultural figures engaging directly in political discourse, leveraging their public stature to encourage civic responsibility among voters.
The actors addressed the crowd, emphasizing that democratic participation is essential for accountable governance. Their remarks resonated with other participants, including activists, senior citizens, and local residents, who echoed calls for a more inclusive electoral process.
Organisers reported that the rally drew a sizable crowd despite a rainy evening, and they plan to hold similar events in other parts of the city to sustain momentum ahead of the state and national polls.
Police presence was noted but remained minimal, with authorities allowing the peaceful assembly to proceed without incident. The CJP reiterated its commitment to mobilise citizens across Maharashtra to ensure higher voter turnout.
The protest at Shivaji Park underscores a growing trend of cultural figures engaging directly in political discourse, leveraging their public stature to encourage civic responsibility among voters.