Bollywood actor Salman Khan has voiced his support for students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the alleged paper leak controversy, calling their movement peaceful and urging that it should not be turned into a political issue.
In a post shared on social media, Salman praised the students for raising their voices through peaceful means and expressed sadness over the violence that followed during the protests. He also conveyed his sympathies to those who were injured during the clashes.
The actor said the younger generation's commitment to education reflects India's future and encouraged students to continue pursuing their goals through peaceful and democratic means.
Salman's remarks came after nationwide attention on the Jantar Mantar demonstrations, where students demanded accountability and reforms following allegations of examination paper leaks. His comments made him one of the highest-profile Bollywood personalities to publicly react to the issue.
The actor's statement quickly drew widespread attention on social media, generating both support and criticism from different sections of the public.
The Jantar Mantar protests have sparked a broader national debate on examination reforms, student welfare and accountability in the education system, with several public figures expressing solidarity with the students.
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