Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Tharoor reposts Bachchan's old protest post amid NEET march crackdown
Shashi Tharoor, a politician, recently reposted an old tweet by Amitabh Bachchan where Bachchan criticized police action against protesters in Delhi.
This was done in the context of current protests by NEET students who are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to a paper leak.
The protest turned violent when the police used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Tharoor's repost seems to question Bachchan's silence on the current protests, leading to speculation that Bachchan might be supporting the current government.
Many people on social media have criticized Bachchan for his silence, while others have defended him.
Shashi Tharoor reposts Amitabh Bachchan's 2012 tweet criticizing police action against protesters.
NEET students protest against paper leak and demand resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police use batons and tear gas to disperse protesters at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
Bachchan's silence on current protests leads to speculation about his political leanings.
Social media users criticize Bachchan for his silence, while others defend him.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, Amitabh Bachchan, NEET protestors, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Shashi Tharoor reposts Amitabh Bachchan's old tweet criticizing police action against protesters, amid current NEET protests and police crackdown.
- When
- June 20 (protest), 2012 (original tweet by Bachchan)
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To highlight the contrast between Bachchan's past activism and his current silence on the NEET protests, and to criticize the police action against the protesters.
Critics of Bachchan's Silence
Supporters of Bachchan
Bachchan's Silence on NEET Protests
Critics of Bachchan's Silence
Critics argue that Bachchan's silence on the NEET protests is indicative of his support for the current government, especially since he spoke out during the UPA government's tenure.
Supporters of Bachchan
Supporters might argue that Bachchan's silence does not necessarily indicate support for the government but could be due to personal reasons or a desire to stay out of political matters.
- Date of Protest
- June 20
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Original Tweet by Bachchan
- Pained and horrified to see what unfolds in Delhi .. peaceful protest being met with tear gas and water canons !!
- Reposted by Tharoor
- Yes