Actor Salman Khan urged social activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike on Thursday [1].
The appeal comes as tensions remain high over the NEET paper-leak case, with students continuing to protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi [2]. Khan's intervention highlights the high public profile of the demonstrations and the pressure on the government to resolve the crisis.
Khan addressed Wangchuk directly, saying, "Sonam, it's done bro" [3]. He said he would provide sustenance to the activist, stating, "I'll send you food" [4].
Beyond the activist, Khan appealed to the students gathered at the protest site. He said students should go back to their parents [5]. The actor's request for the demonstrators to return home followed assurances from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that strict action would be taken regarding the paper-leak case [6].
Wangchuk's hunger strike began on June 28, 2026 [7], as a means of protesting the irregularities in the national medical entrance examination. The protest at Jantar Mantar has become a focal point for thousands of students demanding transparency, and accountability from educational authorities [2].
Khan's public appeal on July 23, 2026 [1], suggests a push for a peaceful resolution now that the government has formally committed to an investigation [6].
“"Sonam, it's done bro"”
The involvement of a high-profile celebrity like Salman Khan in a political protest indicates the scale of public attention surrounding the NEET paper-leak scandal. By urging an end to the strike based on the Prime Minister's assurances, Khan is reinforcing the government's narrative that the issue is being handled, potentially signaling a transition from public demonstration to official legal resolution.
