Friends, students have been peacefully protesting at Jantar Mantar over the ongoing NEET paper leak and issues with the education system, consistently demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This movement is steadily gaining momentum. While the students’ protest continues, Sonam Wangchuk is also on a hunger strike in their support; he has released a video message from the hospital urging the students to keep the protest peaceful. Amidst this, significant news has emerged: just as the general public and students were strongly backing the protest, Bollywood has now stepped in to support it as well. Superstar Salman Khan has expressed his support via a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), and actress Sonakshi Sinha has also been releasing videos to back the students and Sonam Wangchuk. Let us first share what Salman Khan had to say about the protest.
Salman Khan’s Message
The growing student protest has now received backing from Bollywood. Superstar Salman Khan tweeted that while the students’ movement began peacefully, it was deeply saddening to see it take a violent turn; he expressed his sorrow for the families of the injured students, stating that this should not have happened. At the same time, Salman expressed happiness that the country’s students have united to demand improvements in the education system. He praised the students, writing, “I salute all these students who are fighting to build an educated nation.” He remarked that the movement is heading in the right direction and urged that it continue peacefully. Additionally, Salman Khan addressed the political aspect, stating that this is a movement for students’ rights and should not be given a political color. Now, this message from Salman Khan is going viral rapidly on social media, and countless people are praising his stance.
Salman Khan Exact Tweet
It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them.
I truly appreciate the stand they have taken, showing dedication, sincerity, and keenness to study hard n make their future and a greater, educated India. This andolan, this protest, is the right way to go abt it, n the students have done this peacefully. So courageous and brave. Driven and motivated towards education, this generation will make India proud.
This issue is between the students and the educational system, it should not be hijacked politically, the credit should only go to the students of our country, and I am sure the government will also give them all the support n make it a stronger educational system. It’s a win-win situation. Hoping n praying for a positive decision. God bless all of you who wanna be educated.
Education should be the next trend and fashion, and should get trendier n more fashionable yr by yr, itna k bahar se log come to India to study and India becomes an educational hub.
Sonakshi’s Message
While Salman Khan’s tweet and message are circulating widely, videos, posts, and stories shared by Sonakshi Sinha are also going viral. Actress Sonakshi Sinha has been consistently raising her voice in support of the students. She maintains that the government should listen to the students’ demands seriously and take concrete steps to strengthen the system.
Ayesha Khan from Bollywood Also Takes to the Streets
Ayesha Khan from the Bollywood fraternity is also extending her full support to the students. Reports indicate that yesterday, she went to protest on the streets of Mumbai—alongside her brother and friends—against the lathi-charge on students. However, the Mumbai Police detained her before the protest could even begin; a video of this incident is currently going viral on social media. Many are questioning why the police are stopping those who are protesting peacefully.
These Bollywood Stars Have Come Out in Support
In addition to Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, and Ayesha Khan, the following stars are also extending their support:
- Swara Bhasker
- Prakash Raj
- Richa Chadha
- Ali Fazal
- Dia Mirza
- Gul Panag
- Shabana Azmi
- Sonu Sood
- Imran Khan
