Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Alia Bhatt Supports NEET Protests
Alia Bhatt recently shared a heartfelt note on Instagram supporting the ongoing student protests in Delhi.
The protests, which have been going on for close to a month, are led by activist Sonam Wangchuk and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET medical entrance exam.
Alia expressed her admiration for the students' courage and resolve, stating that their actions humbled her.
She also emphasized that the future belongs to the students.
Several other celebrities, including Salman Khan, Shabana Azmi, and Prakash Raj, have also shown their support for the protesters.
The protests have received mixed reactions from Bollywood, with some celebrities choosing to stay neutral.
Alia Bhatt shared an Instagram note supporting student protests in Delhi over NEET exam irregularities.
Protests led by Sonam Wangchuk demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Alia praised the students' courage and resolve, stating their actions humbled her.
Several other celebrities, including Salman Khan, Shabana Azmi, and Prakash Raj, have supported the protesters.
The protests have received mixed reactions from Bollywood, with some celebrities staying neutral.
- Who
- Students, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Wangchuk, Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Protests over NEET exam irregularities and demands for education reforms
- When
- Late June to mid-July
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in NEET medical entrance exam and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Celebrities Supporting Protests
Celebrities Staying Neutral
Support for Students
Celebrities Supporting Protests
Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, and others have publicly supported the students' protests, highlighting their courage and demands.
Celebrities Staying Neutral
Some celebrities have chosen not to comment on the protests, avoiding public statements.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Close to a month
- Key Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET exam irregularities
- Celebrities Supporting
- Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, R Madhavan, Rasika Dugal, Celina Jaitly, Lillete Dubey, Priya Prakash Varrier, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Swara Bhasker, Chinmayi Sripada, Aseem Hattangady, Kalki Koechlin, Aftab Shivdasani
Sources
Alia Bhatt shares Instagram note on NEET protests, writes ‘their courage humbles me’
‘For the students. By the students’ - Alia Bhatt extends support to NEET protests - Telegraph India
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