R Madhavan reacts to jantar mantar student protest amid backlash, faces online criticism
Actor and FTII chairman R. Madhavan has issued a statement regarding the NEET paper leak controversy following public criticism of his silence. He expressed support for students and urged the government to take swift action against those responsible for examination irregularities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the pressure on public figures and institutional heads to address systemic failures in India's education sector.
R Madhavan recently faced backlash for staying silent on the Cockroach Janta Party-led student protest, which demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET paper leak and wider education reforms. Several students from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) called out the chairman, with many mocking his silence using the "Gayab" meme.R Madhavan finally shares a note on educationEarly today, Madhavan took to his social media handle to share a long note talking about education, writing, “Education has the power to shape the future of our nation, and every student deserves a system that is fair, transparent, and built on merit. As someone who has always believed in the limitless potential of India's youth, I share the concern and disappointment felt by so many students and parents today. An education system must inspire confidence, fairness, and opportunity.
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