'Sonam, it's done bro': Salman urges to stop protests after PM Modi ensures action
Actor Salman Khan has urged students to end their protests against the NEET paper leak following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of strict action and fast-track courts. He also requested activist Sonam Wangchuk to call off his hunger strike.
Why it matters
Celebrity intervention in political protests can significantly influence public sentiment and the duration of civil unrest.
On Wednesday night, Salman Khan had spoken in the favour of the student protests against the NEET paper leak. He shared a childhood picture of himself and wrote, "It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them." He also appreciated the stand taken by the youth of the country.However, on Thursday, as PM Narendra Modi addressed the protests and promised to take strict action, Salman Khan has once again shared his thoughts on the issue. He backed the Prime Minister's decision and urged the students to go home.
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