Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan has voiced his support for students participating in protests across the country, saying they have every right to question the system when they feel it has failed them. Calling students “the future of our country”, the actor urged authorities to engage with their concerns and ensure a fair and transparent resolution.
Sharing a note on Instagram, Varun emphasised that peaceful protest is a democratic right while expressing hope that the movement remains centred on student issues.
‘Students have every right to ask questions’
In his Instagram post, Varun highlighted the emotional and social impact of a student’s aspirations being disrupted.
“Students are the future of our country. When a student’s dream is crushed, it’s not just one dream that’s lost; it’s the dream of an entire family. They have every right to ask questions when they feel the system has failed them. Their voices deserve to be heard, protected, and addressed with sincerity,” he wrote.
The actor’s remarks come amid ongoing student demonstrations demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and other education-related concerns.
Appeal to authorities for dialogue
Varun also appealed to the government and authorities to address students’ grievances through meaningful engagement.
“I appeal to the authorities to engage with these concerns and work towards a fair, transparent, and meaningful resolution that ensures accountability,” he said.
He stressed that constructive dialogue and accountability are essential in resolving the issues raised by students.
‘Hope this remains a students’ protest’
While expressing solidarity with the protesters, Varun also hoped the movement would remain focused on its original objectives.
“I also sincerely hope this remains a students’ protest. The focus must remain on the issues affecting the students and the solutions they deserve. Peaceful protest is a democratic right, and every student should be allowed to exercise that right. Jai Hind,” he wrote.
His statement underscores the importance of maintaining the movement’s focus on education-related concerns.
Bollywood celebrities extend support
Varun Dhawan joins a growing list of film personalities who have publicly backed the students’ movement.
Earlier, Salman Khan expressed support for the protesters, describing their movement as peaceful and stating that he hoped the government would work towards strengthening the education system.
Alia Bhatt also shared a message of solidarity, saying she was humbled by the courage of students and acknowledging the sacrifices made by families to support their education.
Other celebrities who have spoken on the issue include Kamal Haasan, R. Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Twinkle Khanna, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Imran Khan, Nora Fatehi, Avinash Tiwary and Malaika Arora.
Debate continues over student protests
The student protests have sparked widespread discussion across political and social circles, with demonstrators seeking accountability and reforms related to alleged examination irregularities.
As public figures continue to weigh in, the focus remains on whether authorities and student representatives can arrive at a constructive resolution through dialogue.
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