Bollywood actor Salman Khan publicly supported students protesting in Delhi over an alleged NEET-UG paper leak on Wednesday [1].

The endorsement from one of India's most influential figures brings significant public attention to the student grievances and the integrity of national examinations.

Khan expressed his support for the CJP (Cockroach Janta Party) student protests taking place around Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place [1, 2]. He said the students were "courageous and brave" for participating in the demonstrations peacefully [1].

The actor emphasized the gravity of the situation regarding the examination process. "Paper leak is a very serious issue," Khan said [1].

While backing the students, Khan warned that the movement should remain focused on the core issue of academic integrity. "This issue shouldn't be hijacked politically," he said [2].

Khan, who is 60 [1], used social media to amplify the message, calling for a resolution that protects the interests of the students without allowing political parties to use the unrest for their own gain [1, 2].

“"Paper leak is a very serious issue."”

The intervention of a high-profile celebrity like Salman Khan transforms a localized student protest into a national conversation. By explicitly warning against political hijacking, Khan is attempting to frame the NEET-UG leak as a systemic failure of administration rather than a partisan battle, potentially pressuring authorities to provide transparent answers to avoid further public escalation.