# Ahilya speaks up on NEET protests, Auroville, unafraid of work loss 2026-08-12T00:31:21+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor-influencer Ahilya told Hindustan Times she is not afraid to speak out on sensitive issues because she sees herself as a humanitarian first. She was one of the few actors who joined student protests demanding accountability over NEET irregularities and the resignation of Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan. She also expressed sadness over the closure of the Auroville Youth Centre, where she grew up, calling it a blow to community spirit. Ahilya noted that many actors fear losing work over their political views, but she believes her clear intentions remove that fear. She described the Auroville shutdown as another example of the development-versus-conservation struggle. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Ahilya, Auroville, film industry, freedom of speech, NEET protests, student protests Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ahilya-speaks-up-on-neet-protests-auroville-unafraid-of-work-loss/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ahilya-speaks-up-on-neet-protests-auroville-unafraid-of-work-loss/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.