Bollywood actor Salman Khan has broken his silence on the ongoing CJP-led student protests by expressing support for students demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities.
Sharing a throwback photograph from his student days, the actor praised the peaceful nature of the movement while urging that it should not be turned into a political battle.
“The protest is the right way,” says Salman
In a heartfelt social media post, Salman reflected on the importance of education and said he was saddened that reports of violence had emerged from what he described as a peaceful movement.
The actor extended his sympathies to students and their families who were reportedly injured during the protests.
“It was such a peaceful movement. I feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn,” Salman wrote, adding that paper leaks are a “very serious issue” that deserves urgent attention.
According to his post, he was encouraged to see students across the country uniting for a stronger education system.
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Shares old student photograph
Alongside his statement, Salman posted a throwback image of himself as a student, symbolically aligning his message with the concerns of young people.
He commended the protesters for their dedication to education and said their commitment would help build “a greater, educated India.”
The actor further praised students for conducting the protest peacefully and described them as courageous and determined. He expressed confidence that the younger generation would make the country proud through its commitment to learning and reform.
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Calls for keeping politics out of the movement
A key part of Salman’s statement focused on maintaining the movement’s original purpose. He argued that the issue should remain between students and the education system and should not be “hijacked politically.”
The actor also said the credit for the movement should go entirely to the students, while expressing hope that the government would support reforms to strengthen the country’s education system. He described such an outcome as a “win-win situation” for both students and the authorities.
FAQs
Q1. Why did Salman Khan support the CJP protests?
He said the protests highlighted serious concerns about paper leaks and praised students for demonstrating peacefully.
Q2. What message did Salman Khan give in his post?
He urged that the movement remain focused on education and not be politicised.
