Salman Khan Urges End to NEET Protests as Actor Intervenes

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has publicly appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to conclude his hunger strike and urged students to end their nationwide protests. The actor addressed Wangchuk as 'bro' and offered to send home-cooked food once the fast is broken. Salman's statement comes in the wake of intensifying student demonstrations regarding the NEET paper leak controversy. He emphasized that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured stringent action against the perpetrators, the youth should focus on their return to academic life rather than continued street agitation.

The protests have seen significant involvement from the film industry and public figures, leading to several high-profile confrontations with law enforcement. Actress Ayesha Khan, known for her role in Dhurandhar, was recently detained by the Mumbai Police during a student rally. She subsequently shared a video on social media questioning the grounds for her detention. Similarly, actor Imran Khan joined protests led by student groups, criticizing 'apolitical actors' and arguing that true art must reflect an individual artist's point of view on national issues. These developments highlight the growing friction between the state and those demanding total transparency in national entrance exams.

The central government has maintained that it is taking all necessary steps to investigate the paper leak and punish those involved. Salman Khan explicitly warned against the NEET protests being 'hijacked politically,' urging the government to maintain direct support for the students. For the millions of Indian medical aspirants, this intervention by major cultural icons brings both visibility and complexity to their struggle. The immediate focus remains on whether Sonam Wangchuk will heed the actor's request and if the student community will accept the government's current assurances of judicial and administrative reform.