Shatrughan Sinha backs Sonakshi Sinha for supporting Sonam Wangchuk, his team thanks her
Actor Shatrughan Sinha has publicly supported his daughter, Sonakshi Sinha, for her advocacy on behalf of activist Sonam Wangchuk. The protest centers on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, with the Sinhas urging government intervention for Wangchuk's health.
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The involvement of high-profile celebrities in political protests can significantly amplify public awareness and pressure on government authorities.
Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has publicly praised daughter Sonakshi Sinha for speaking in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue.A day after Sonakshi Sinha's emotional video urging the government to initiate dialogue with Wangchuk went viral, Shatrughan took to X (formerly Twitter) to express concern over the activist's deteriorating health while applauding his daughter for raising her voice.Shatrughan Sinha urges government to intervene in Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strikeIn his post, Shatrughan Sinha described Sonam Wangchuk as a "climate activist" and "education reformer" who has been peacefully protesting in support of students affected by the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak.Highlighting Wangchuk's failing health after nearly three weeks of fasting, Shatrughan appealed to the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the concerned authorities to intervene immediately."He has been on a fast unto death…
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