Cinema VinesActor Salman Khan took to Instagram to address the students at the centre of the NEET examination protests, urging them to return to their homes and assuring them that the authorities would act against those responsible for leaking the exam paper. In his post, the Bollywood star wrote that the students’ safety and well‑being were a top priority, and that they need not worry about their parents’ concerns. He added that the Prime Minister had tweeted on the issue and that strict measures would be taken against the leak’s perpetrators.
In a separate message, Khan also spoke directly to education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a 25‑day hunger strike. The actor encouraged Wangchuk to end his fast, stating that the spirit of the protest could be preserved for the future if necessary but that continuing the strike was no longer required. He offered to send food to Wangchuk from his home, saying, “If you want, I will send you food from home.”
Khan’s remarks come less than a day after his earlier post expressing concern over the situation. The actor’s call for calm and reassurance has added to the growing public debate around the NEET protests, which began after students raised alarm over the examination process and demanded accountability following the paper leak.
While Khan’s message focuses on calming the students and urging the activist to call off his fast, it also reflects a broader demand for government action and support for those affected by the controversy. The actor’s intervention highlights the role of public figures in influencing the narrative around educational reforms and student protests in India.
