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Bollywood Backs Students After Delhi Protest Violence
21 Jul
Summary
- Bollywood stars supported students after July 20 clashes.
- Protests occurred during the 'Chalo Sansad' march.
- Celebrities used social media to express solidarity.
Following violent clashes that erupted during the 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20, a significant number of Bollywood personalities have publicly expressed solidarity with students protesting the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. These demonstrations, initially involving some actors at Jantar Mantar, gained broader attention after the violence near Parliament in Delhi.
Actors including Bhumi Pednekar, Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Dia Mirza, and others have taken to social media. They have characterized the scenes from the protest as deeply distressing and raised questions regarding the treatment of demonstrators. Many also conveyed unease about reported police actions.
This wave of support also includes established figures like Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj, who have joined the students in their advocacy. The collective voice of these celebrities underscores the ongoing concern and calls for accountability and a peaceful resolution to the students' grievances.
