India, Oct. 16 -- Actor Anupam Kher said he supports the right to protest and question the government amid demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but criticised abusive language and alleged violence directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and police personnel, according to a video and Instagram caption he shared while touring the United States and Canada with his play Jaane Pehchane Anjaane.
Protests and allegations
The demonstrations were described as being fuelled by allegations of voter-list irregularities and vote theft, with protesters demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Kher said criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and challenging government decisions were essential democratic rights, while also ...