Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Salman Khan Urges Students to End Protests
Students in India have been protesting for over a month because they believe there was a leak in the NEET exam, which is very important for medical school admissions.
They want the government to take action against those responsible.
Bollywood star Salman Khan has asked the students to go home, saying the Prime Minister has promised to punish the people who leaked the exam.
He also asked an activist named Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike to support the students, to stop his protest and eat something.
Many other celebrities have also supported the students' protests.
Students have been protesting for over a month over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Salman Khan urged students to return home, citing the Prime Minister's assurance of strict action.
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, has been on a hunger strike in support of the students.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the setup of fast-track courts for swift punishment of those involved in the paper leak.
Multiple Bollywood celebrities have expressed support for the students' protests.
- Who
- Students, Salman Khan, Sonam Wangchuk, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Protests over alleged NEET paper leak and demands for accountability
- When
- Protests have been ongoing for over a month, with recent appeals made on July 23, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Students are demanding accountability and reforms in the education system following the alleged NEET paper leak
Protest Supporters
Government Assurance
Protest Continuation
Protest Supporters
Protesters believe the government's assurances are insufficient and demand immediate accountability and resignations.
Government Assurance
The government has promised strict action and set up fast-track courts, which should be sufficient to address the issue.
Political Involvement
Protest Supporters
Protesters argue that the issue should remain focused on students and the education system, not be politicized.
Government Assurance
The government maintains that it is addressing the issue through legal and administrative measures, not political ones.
- Protest Cause
- Alleged NEET paper leak and demands for accountability
- Prime Minister's Action
- Announced fast-track courts for swift punishment
- Salman Khan's Appeal
- Urged students to return home and Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike
- Protest Duration
- Over a month
- Key Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike
- Celebrity Support
- Multiple Bollywood celebrities have expressed support for the protests
Sources
Salman Khan appeals to students to return home, says those behind leak will face action
Salman Khan urges Sonam Wangchuk to end protest, asks students to return home
'Sonam, it's done bro. Don't extend this': Salman Khan's message to students and Wangchuk amid NEET leak protests
"Sonam, It's Done, Bro": Salman Khan Urges Wangchuk To End Fast, Asks Students To Go Back
Salman Khan Calls Sonam Wangchuk 'Bro', Asks Him To End Hunger Strike: 'Will Send You Food'
‘Sonam, it’s done bro’: Salman Khan urges Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike, offers to send home-cooked food
'Sonam Wangchuk, It's Done Bro': Salman Khan Urges To End Hunger Strike, Asks NEET Protesters To Go Home
Salman Khan urges Sonam Wangchuk to call off hunger strike: 'Will send you food from home'
