Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Celebrities Support India's Student Protests Over NEET-UG Exam
Students in India are protesting because they believe there were problems with the NEET-UG exam.
Many famous people, like actors and musicians, have joined the protests or spoken out in support.
They want the government to listen to the students and make sure they are safe.
Some celebrities even went to the protests or made posts on social media to show their support.
The protests have been happening in different places, like New Delhi and Chennai.
The students and their supporters want the government to talk to them and fix the problems with the exam.
Students are protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.
Celebrities like Sonam Wangchuk, Shabana Azmi, and Prakash Raj have joined or supported the protests.
Protests have taken place in New Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai.
Celebrities have used their platforms to call for accountability and student safety.
The movement has gained national attention and support from various public figures.
- Who
- Students, activists, celebrities including Sonam Wangchuk, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Hanumankind, Ayesha Khan, 'Therukkural' Arivu, Sonu Sood, Diljit Dosanjh, Riteish Deshmukh, Dia Mirza, Richa Chadha, Swara Bhasker, Vir Das
- What
- Protests and support for students over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi; Chennai Secretariat, Tamil Nadu; Dadar, Mumbai
- Why
- To demand accountability, student safety, and dialogue with authorities
Protesters and Supporters
Authorities and Critics
Use of Force
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters and supporters argue that the use of force against students is unjustified and violates their constitutional rights.
Authorities and Critics
Authorities claim that the use of force is necessary to maintain law and order.
Dialogue and Accountability
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters and supporters demand dialogue and accountability from authorities to address students' concerns.
Authorities and Critics
Authorities may argue that they are taking necessary actions to address the situation and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi; Chennai Secretariat, Tamil Nadu; Dadar, Mumbai
- Protesters
- Students, activists, celebrities
- Celebrities Involved
- Sonam Wangchuk, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Hanumankind, Ayesha Khan, 'Therukkural' Arivu, Sonu Sood, Diljit Dosanjh, Riteish Deshmukh, Dia Mirza, Richa Chadha, Swara Bhasker, Vir Das
- Issues
- Alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities, use of force against protesters
- Demands
- Accountability, student safety, dialogue with authorities
