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After voicing his support for students protesting nationwide against paper leaks, Salman Khan has now urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. The
Ladakhi activist started his indefinite hunger strike on June 28. He began the fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to support the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and NEET paper leaks.
Salman Khan Appeals To Sonam Wangchuk
On July 23, Salman Khan took to social media to share another post related to the ongoing protests. He first requested the students to end their protests and go home to their parents, citing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged the issue and will ensure 'strict action' against those responsible.
The Maatrubhumi star wrote, "The students are at top priority, educationally n security-wise, so they need not worry and have their parents worried for them. The Honorable Prime Minister has tweeted, and I am sure that he will take strict action against all those people who are responsible for this leak. So students, plz go back to your parents n homes."
He further made a heartfelt appeal to Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, offering him home-cooked meals if he wants. "Sonam, it’s done, bro. Don’t extend this. Keep the spirit for another day if there be a need, which I doubt, n eat something. If u want, will send u food from home," wrote Salman.
Salman Khan Backed Students
Earlier, breaking his silence on the youth protest, Salman Khan expressed solidarity with students. The superstar said it was such a peaceful movement and that he felt sad it had to take a violent turn. He added that his heart went out to the students and their families who were hurt in the process. He called the paper leak a very serious issue and said he was glad to see the country's youth come together for a better educational system, with their parents standing in support of them.
Referring to the police action during the Chalo Sansad march at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20, Salman said he was deeply saddened that a peaceful demonstration had resulted in violence and injuries among the protesting students.
Despite the unfortunate turn of events, Salman went on to applaud the students for choosing the path of peaceful protest to voice their concerns, commending their maturity in standing up for an important cause without resorting to violence themselves.
