Shabana Azmi Claims She Suffered Asthma Attack 'Because Of Tear Gas' During CJP Protest

Hours after a video of Shabana Azmi from the CJP (Cockroach Janta Party) protests in New Delhi went viral in which she seemingly looked unwell, the veteran actress has now revealed that she had suffered an asthma attack because of tear gas. In a recent interview, Azmi claimed the same but shared that she was escorted to a nearby building after the incident.

“I am an asthmatic and got an attack because of the tear gas, but I had my pump with me so I am ok now. I was respectfully escorted to a nearby building and after catching my breath, I went right back and spoke to the students who had been lathicharged. Their spirit is unprecedented. My salaams to all of them,” Shabana Azmi told The Indian Express.

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Wangchuk, Shabana Azmi added, “I have never belonged to a political party and never will. I believe that puts the fetters on you as the party’s truth becomes your truth. I came to Jantar Mantar in solidarity with the students who have been on a hunger strike for over 20 days and whose health is now failing. What they are demanding is not sinister or evil. Students are asking for educational reforms to safeguard their future and an overhaul of the education system. Demanding that an allocation of 6 percent of the GDP for education is urgently required. Listen to them, give them an ear, and give them hope. Unka hausla badhaiye isse crush karne ki koshish mat kijiye (boost their hope, don’t crush it).”

Shabaza Azmi has been repeatedly voicing her support for the protests in the national capita. Previously, she stressed that peaceful protest is a constitutional right and urged authorities to listen to the concerns of students.

Meanwhile, besides Azmi, several other Bollywood celebrities, including Riteish Deshmukh, Preity Zinta, Prakash Raj and Sonu Sood, have also come out in CJP’s support.