Actor Mithun Chakraborty Says Protests Are Part of Democracy | HT India

Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who formerly served as an adviser to the West Bengal government, commented on Rahul Gandhi’s proposed November 1 rally in Kolkata. Responding to the event, Chakraborty said that protests are part of democracy and that there was no problem with the rally proceeding. His remarks come amid political attention surrounding Rahul Gandhi’s planned visit and public meeting in West Bengal. The statement has brought focus to the role of political rallies and demonstrations in democratic life.