Cinema VinesIndian actress Nora Fatehi has joined the chorus of voices demanding accountability amid the nationwide protests sparked by the alleged leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam papers. Two days after Delhi Police used lathis to disperse demonstrators during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) Chalo Sansad march, Fatehi posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, urging the nation to look beyond scores and protect its young minds.
In her long caption, Fatehi wrote, “To everyone who is hurting today, my heart is with every student, every family and every young person carrying the weight of uncertainty right now. Education is more than exam or marks. It is hope. It is sacrifice. It is a dream of a better tomorrow, not only for individuals but for an entire nation.” She added that the leaked papers had left many “disappointed, exhausted and heartbroken,” and expressed deep sorrow for families who had lost children to suicide, stating, “No exam, no result and no system should ever cost a young life.”
Fatehi’s post echoed the sentiments of other celebrities who have publicly supported the movement. Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj attended the Chalo Sansad march at Jantar Mantar, while Sonakshi Sinha, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Imran Khan and Rajkummar Rao have used social media to show solidarity. The protests, which began in Delhi and have spread to other cities, demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a ₹1 crore compensation package for families of students who died by suicide.
The movement is led by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, which adopted the term after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reportedly referred to unemployed youth activists as “cockroaches.” Protesters have turned the label into a symbol of resistance, rallying for systemic reform and greater transparency in the examination process.
During the July 20 Chalo Sansad march, the demonstration started peacefully but later escalated into clashes between protesters and police. Authorities responded with tear gas and batons, a tactic that has only intensified the call for justice. The demonstrators remain steadfast, insisting that their demands for accountability, justice, and meaningful change will not be abandoned until the system is held responsible for the tragedies that have unfolded.
