Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Ratna Pathak Shah Supports Student Protests
Ratna Pathak Shah, a famous actor, supported students who were protesting in Delhi.
The students were upset because they believe there was a leak in an important exam paper, and they want the Education Minister to resign.
The police used batons and tear gas to stop the protest.
Ratna Pathak Shah made a video comparing the students to Eklavya from the Mahabharata, saying they should not have to sacrifice their future for a few people in power.
She also apologized to the students on behalf of her generation and said she stands with them.
Her husband, Naseeruddin Shah, also supported the protesters, saying the government wants people to be ignorant.
Ratna Pathak Shah supported students protesting over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Police used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd at Jantar Mantar.
Shah compared the students to Eklavya from the Mahabharata, criticizing those in power.
Shah apologized to the students on behalf of her generation and expressed solidarity with them.
- Who
- Ratna Pathak Shah, students, police
- What
- Protest over NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demand for resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- Protest occurred on Monday, Ratna Pathak Shah's Instagram Reel posted on Wednesday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Students protesting against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demanding the resignation of the Education Minister
Protesters
Government
Protest Justification
Protesters
Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, citing unfair treatment of students.
Government
Government maintains that the protests are unjustified and disruptive, emphasizing the need for law and order.
- Actor
- Ratna Pathak Shah
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Issue
- NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- Police Action
- Used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd
- Actor's Message
- Apologized to students on behalf of her generation and expressed support for the protests