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Dia Mirza, Siddharth back students in CJP protest over NEET leak
Actor Siddharth said he does not need anyone's permission to speak on national issues, as he and Dia Mirza backed students protesting at Jantar Mantar. The CJP protest demanded Education Minister Dharmendra…
The Story in Brief
Actor Siddharth said he does not need anyone's permission to speak on national issues, as he and Dia Mirza backed students protesting at Jantar Mantar. The CJP protest demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and education reforms after the NEET paper leak. In an interview with News18, Siddharth said the youth will always raise their voice without needing advice. Dia Mirza wrote on Instagram that the protest sought accountability and transparency, and criticised the use of force on peaceful protesters. Both actors star together in the film 'Operation Safed Sagar'.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that celebrities should stay silent on student protests ignores that the protesters themselves welcome public support. Equally, some online narratives portray the movement as pure and government response as entirely brutal, glossing over the complex causes of the paper leak and the need for a thorough investigation. The real test will be whether the education ministry announces specific reforms to prevent future leaks and restores faith in exam integrity.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
