Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has urged citizens to speak up for their voting rights and question concerns over voter lists. In a video shared on social media, she highlighted the importance of every vote and called for a protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Gandhi Jayanti. Azmi has previously participated in protests supporting students’ demands.

Shabana Azmi urges citizens to vote

“Your vote is your right. Your vote is your voice. But what happens when your vote disappears from the voter’s list? Join the protest for your democratic right. On 2nd Oct, Gandhi Jayanti. Shivaji Park, 4 pm. I will see you there,” Shabana wrote while sharing the video. In the video, Shabana begins by recalling the message that citizens have heard throughout their lives — that their vote is their voice and can help shape the future of the country.