Pooja Bhatt SLAMS Delhi University’s advisory asking students to avoid Jantar Mantar protests: “Support their right to speak out”
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
The university's advisory comes amid the continuing protests over irregularities in the education system, including the NEET paper leak row. Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have expanded beyond Delhi to cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru, with protesters demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Adding to this, On Thursday, Delhi University issued a public advisory through its official social media handles, urging students and faculty members to avoid what it described as unlawful assemblies at Jantar Mantar.
Meanwhile, The advisory shared that such gatherings are regulated under the directives of the Supreme Court of India and warned that participation could invite legal action. It also shared that joining the demonstrations could pose risks to students' personal safety while affecting their academic progress and future professional opportunities.
Notably, Additionally, the university cautioned students against misinformation, saying fake and misleading content was being circulated in connection with the protests.
As per the latest buzz, A few hours after the advisory was issued, Pooja Bhatt reshared it on X, formerly Twitter, and expressed her disagreement with the university's position. "The students safety is more in jeopardy if their voices are suppressed. If we are truly invested in their future, we must support their right to speak out rather than maintain a conspiracy of silence," she wrote.
In further updates, The students safety is more in jeopardy if their voices are suppressed. If we are truly invested in their future, we must support their right to speak out rather than maintain a conspiracy of silence. 🙏 https://t.co/SB9IcHiRvb
On top of that, Her statement adds to the growing list of movie personalities reacting to the ongoing student protests and the debate surrounding the handling of the demonstrations.
The movement began over the alleged NEET paper leak and has since grown into a larger campaign demanding greater accountability and reforms in the education system. Over the past few days, several actors and filmmakers have publicly shared their opinions, with reactions ranging from support for the students' demands to appeals for peaceful dialogue and caution against political interference.
Source: Bollywood Hungama