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Sachin Tendulkar recalls father’s values, issues eye-opening statement amid ongoing student protests

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Aditya Maheshwari
Sachin Tendulkar recalls father’s values, issues eye-opening statement amid ongoing student protests
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has publicly commented on student protests in India, emphasizing the value of hard work and meritocracy over shortcuts. His statement comes as students demand education reforms and the resignation of the Education Minister.

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The involvement of high-profile cultural figures in political protests highlights the intensity of the current student-led movement in India.

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Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out on the ongoing student protests, sharing a message for the country's youth as demands for education reforms continue to gather momentum. The protests, led by students seeking changes to the education system and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, intensified on Monday (July 20) with the start of Parliament's monsoon session. Thousands assembled in central Delhi after the CJP (Cockroach Janta Party) called for a march to Parliament. Police barricaded several routes and, according to protesters, stopped many from reaching the main gathering at Jantar Mantar. Protesters also alleged that police used lathi charges and tear gas to disperse the crowd.The cricket fraternity had come under criticism for largely staying silent on the issue.

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