Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Alia Bhatt Supports NEET Protest, Criticizes Silence
There's a big protest in India by students who think there was a leak in the NEET exam.
Some famous actors like Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan have supported the students, saying they're brave and their demands are important.
Another actor, Naseeruddin Shah, has criticized other celebrities for not speaking up about the issue.
The students want the Education Minister to resign and for exams to be more transparent.
One protester, Sonam Wangchuk, even went on a hunger strike for 21 days.
The Prime Minister has said he will set up special courts to punish those involved in the paper leak.
Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan have publicly supported the Cockroah Janta Party-led student protest over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Naseeruddin Shah has criticized Bollywood celebrities for their silence on the issue.
The protesters, led by Sonam Wangchuk, demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and greater transparency in exams.
Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 21 days, now under medical supervision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the setup of fast-track courts to punish those involved in paper leaks.
- Who
- Students, Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protest over alleged NEET paper leak and support from celebrities
- When
- Ongoing for nearly a month, with recent celebrity statements
- Where
- India, primarily at Jantar Mantar in Delhi
- Why
- Students demand resignation of Education Minister, transparency in exams, and education reforms
Support for Protest
Criticism of Silence
Support for Protest
Support for Protest
Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan have publicly supported the Cockroah Janta Party-led student protest over the alleged NEET paper leak, praising the students' courage and resolve.
Criticism of Silence
Naseeruddin Shah has criticized Bollywood celebrities for their silence on the issue, suggesting they are suppressing their conscience for personal gain.
- Protest Leaders
- Cockroah Janta Party, Sonam Wangchuk
- Key Supporters
- Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, Naseeruddin Shah
- Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, greater transparency in exams, education reforms
- Hunger Strike
- Sonam Wangchuk's 21-day hunger strike
- Government Response
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases