Shabana Azmi says Javed Akhtar wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before joining protests supporting Sonam Wangchuk against the NEET paper leak controversy.

veteran actor Shabana Azmi On Monday, July 20, Telapoka joined Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march, extending his support to the ongoing protest over the NEET paper leak controversy. A day earlier, he had reached Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to stand with students demanding the Union Education Minister’s resignation. Dharmendra Pradhan.The march is being led by CJP leader Abhijit Deepke and activists Sonam WangchukHis wife, Gitanjali Angmo, is on an indefinite hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital after Wangchuk was forcibly removed from the protest site by the Delhi Police on Saturday.Several film personalities also expressed solidarity with the movement, calling for the protests to continue peacefully.Azmi, 75, walked alongside students and fellow protesters as they headed towards Parliament. Addressing the PTI, he said, “We are here to hold a peaceful protest. It is a right guaranteed by our constitution. Mahatma Gandhi Taught the way of non-violence. We have no intention of resorting to violence.”The veteran actor also appealed to the media to focus on the main issues rather than the presence or absence of celebrities in the protests. “You are only worried about the fact that Bollywood celebrities are not present in the march. You don’t worry about the absence of industrialists, all businessmen. When you ask these questions, you are sidelining the cause and creating unnecessary controversy. Instead of muddying the issue, you should support those who are marching for this cause,” he told the media.While talking to Red Mic, Azmi revealed that both she and her husband are songwriters Javed AkhtarHe wrote to the Prime Minister Narendra ModiRequesting the government to start a dialogue with the agitators. “May jo hai, prime minister ko katha likha. Javed saab ne khat likha ki keke aap sirf ek saalap ke pas, pres ke pas hum nahi ja rahe. Hum isko ek public matter nahi banayenge, hum siraf Rajya Sabha ke hysan sehaj ke hamsad, hum isko ek public matter nahi banayenge. Hai, bat to sunye. Pehle to hume aya ki 2 din mai apko jawab milega, 2 din ami na aya, 3 din ami na aya, 4 din ami na aya to phir panchwe din hum yahan a ge (I wrote a letter to the Prime Minister. Javed Sahib also wrote a letter, ‘Please just start a dialogue. We are not going to press. We will not make it a public issue. As a former member of the Rajya Sabha, I am making this request in that capacity. At least listen to us.’ First, we received an acknowledgment that we would receive a response within two days. But in two days, three days or even four days, no reply came. So, on the fifth day, we came here ourselves).Actress Kavita Kaushik, best known for her role as Chandramukhi Chautala in FIR and Chak Dey! Indian actor Vidya Malavade also expressed support for the students and appealed to the authorities to allow peaceful protests.Sharing a video on Instagram, Kavita addressed the Delhi Police with an emotional message. He said, “Delhi Police, I want to make a request to you. You all have families too – parents, children, siblings and relatives. God forbid, if they ever face a medical emergency, you want them treated by a real, qualified doctor, not a fake one. This is exactly why these students are protesting. So, whatever happens, please don’t raise your hands against the citizens of my country or your children. Don’t hurt them. That’s all I have to say. Do not display your strength before them.”Vidya Malavade also took to Instagram to express her concern over the situation. “It is heartbreaking to see what is happening in our country now. The way Sonam Wangchuk ji is being treated is not only disappointing but also very scary. But the dignity and grace Gitanjali Ma’am is showing is the foundation on which this great country is built,” he wrote.He added, “Isn’t it the birthright of every citizen to peacefully protest against crime? It is impossible to understand how these young students were forced to take their own lives. These students deserve dialogue and justice and I stand by them. Chak de India!”