"Sonam, It's Done, Bro": Salman Khan Urges Wangchuk To End Fast, Asks Students To Go Back
Actor Salman Khan has publicly urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike regarding education reforms and paper leaks. Khan expressed support for the students' cause but warned against the political hijacking of their protest.
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Celebrity involvement in political protests can amplify public awareness but also complicates the narrative surrounding grassroots movements.
A day after backing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s protest over paper leaks, actor Salman Khan has urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. He has also offered to send home-cooked meals to Wangchuk and requested other protesting students to return home, pointing out that the prime minister has assured action over the leaks."Sonam, it's done, bro. Don't extend this. Keep the spirit for another day if there is a need, which I doubt, and eat something.
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