Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Ratna Pathak Shah Supports Student Protests
Ratna Pathak Shah, a famous actor, shared a message on Instagram supporting students who are protesting in Delhi.
She talked about a story from Hindu mythology called Eklavya, where a teacher asked a student to give up something very important.
She compared this story to what is happening today, saying that students are being asked to sacrifice their future.
She criticized the current system and asked why students have to bear such a heavy burden.
She also apologized to the younger generation for not preventing this situation and promised to stand with them in their protests.
Ratna Pathak Shah expressed solidarity with protesting students in Delhi.
She referenced the Eklavya story to criticize the current education system.
She questioned the claim of India being a 'Vishwaguru' if students' concerns are ignored.
She apologized to the younger generation for not acting sooner.
She promised to stand with students in their protests.
- Who
- Ratna Pathak Shah, protesting students
- What
- Support for student protests and criticism of the current education system
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Delhi's Jantar Mantar
- Why
- To stand with students and question the current education system
Support for Students
Criticism of Current System
Role of Teachers
Support for Students
Teachers should protect and support students' futures.
Criticism of Current System
Current system forces students to sacrifice their future.
India as Vishwaguru
Support for Students
India should stand with its students to be a true global guide.
Criticism of Current System
Claim of being a global guide is hollow if students' concerns are ignored.
- Actor
- Ratna Pathak Shah
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Mythological Reference
- Eklavya
- Key Message
- Support and stand with students
- Emotional Appeal
- Apology to younger generation