Salman Khan urges students to end protest, return home

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Salman Khan has appealed to students protesting over an alleged examination paper leak in India to end their demonstrations and return home, saying the government has assured action against those responsible.

In a statement shared on social media, Khan said students’ education and safety should remain the government’s top priority and urged them not to worry.

He noted that the prime minister had already addressed the issue and expressed confidence that those behind the paper leak would face strict action.

The actor also appealed to social activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, saying the protest should not be prolonged.

Khan added that public advocacy could resume in the future if necessary and even offered to send food from his home to Wangchuk.

Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan voiced support for the protesting students. Panday said the younger generation was no longer willing to accept injustice and was demanding fairness rather than special treatment.

Sara Ali Khan described students as the country’s future and praised their determination, expressing hope that the government would ensure justice in the matter.