Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Thursday appealed to students protesting in New Delhi to call off their agitation and return home, assuring them that there was no need to worry following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on the NEET paper leak issue.
Taking to Instagram, Khan referred to the Prime Minister’s post on X and expressed confidence that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the alleged leak.
“The students are at top priority, educationally n security-wise, so they need not worry and have their parents worried for them. The Honorable Prime Minister has tweeted, and I am sure that he will take strict action against all those people who are responsible for this leak. So students, plz go back to your parents n homes,” Salman Khan wrote.
The actor also appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, saying the objective had been achieved.
“Sonam, it’s done, bro. Don’t extend this. Keep the spirit for another day if there be a need, which I doubt, n eat something. If u want, will send u food from home,” he added.
Salman Khan Backs CJP Protest
A day earlier, Salman had voiced support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protest in the national capital. Reacting to the violence during the ‘Jantar Mantar Chalo’ march on July 20, he expressed concern over the injuries suffered by students and their families.
“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,” he wrote.
Praising the students’ commitment to education and reforms, Salman further said:
“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.”
While extending his support to the students’ cause, Salman also urged people not to politicise the protest.