'Heartbreaking to see students suffer': Manu Bhaker speaks out on paper leak protests
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker has publicly supported students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks in India. She emphasized that education is a fundamental right and called for accountability to protect the future of the nation's youth.
Why it matters
The involvement of a high-profile athlete brings significant public attention to systemic issues within the national education and examination infrastructure.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced concern over students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserves access to education, safety and a fair chance at life.In a post on social media, the Indian shooter said the issue goes beyond politics and called for accountability to protect the future of students."At this point, it's about the lives of the future of our nation. It's about us," Bhaker wrote."I am a student, and at one point, we all were students. Every child deserves access to education, safety, and a fair chance at life.
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