Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has expressed concern about voter list and voting rights by releasing a video on social media. He has appealed to the people to join the proposed demonstration at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on October 2.
Tezzbuzz Desk Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who has expressed her opinion on national issues, is once again in the news. He has released a video message on social media regarding voter rights. In the video, he raised questions on the situation of names not being in the voter list and appealed to the people to raise their voice for their democratic rights.
Shabana Azmi wrote along with the video, “Your vote is your right. Your vote is your voice. But what if your vote disappears from the voter list? Join the protest for your democratic rights. On Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, at 4 pm at Shivaji Park. See you there.”
What did Shabana Azmi say in the video?
Shabana Azmi said that people have been taught all their life that vote is their voice, their right and their vote can decide the future of the country. He raised the question what happens when a person's name suddenly disappears from the voter list.
He also said that the question is not about any political party, but about the votes and democratic rights of the people.
Shabana Azmi said that she sought permission several times for the protest, but permission was not received. Despite this, he said that asking questions is a democratic right and people should raise their voice for their vote and democracy.
What is the controversy regarding SIR?
This appeal has come amid the ongoing controversy regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the Election Commission and voter lists. On behalf of the Election Commission, SIR has been described as the process of removing errors in the voter list and verifying eligible voters.
At the same time, groups associated with the protest have raised questions regarding the removal of names from the voter list and the transparency of the process. Differences have also emerged between political parties and the Election Commission regarding these claims.
Shabana Azmi has appealed to people to gather at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on October 2 at 4 pm. After this video of his, the issue related to voter list and voting rights has once again come into discussion.