Bollywood star Salman Khan has spoken out about the recent violence during student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. In a post on social media platform X, the actor expressed his sadness that what began as a peaceful movement turned violent, and urged the government to support the students rather than let the issue become a political battleground.
Salman Khan's Message on NEET Protest Violence
Salman Khan shared his thoughts in a detailed post, saying he was heartbroken to see the demonstrations take a violent turn. According to Bollywood Hungama, the actor wrote, "It was such a peaceful movement. Feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt."
He acknowledged the seriousness of the paper leak issue and praised the students for coming together. "Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know and see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them," he added.
Urging Government to Support Students
Salman Khan made it clear that the protest should remain focused on the students' concerns. As reported by The Times of India, he stated, "This issue is between the students and the educational system, it should not be hijacked politically. The credit should only go to the students who have united for educational reforms."
The actor called on the government to step in and address the students' demands. He argued that the movement belongs to the students and their families, not to any political group.
"This issue is between the students and the educational system, it should not be hijacked politically." — Salman Khan, as cited by News9live
Our Take: A Call for Focus on Students
Salman Khan's statement is a timely reminder that student protests should be about genuine grievances, not political agendas. The NEET paper leak is a serious issue that affects thousands of young lives, and the government must listen to the students' concerns without letting the movement be hijacked by political interests. In our view, the actor's message is clear: support the students, address the problem, and keep the focus on education reform.
