Preity Zinta on Student Protests: ‘Shouldn’t Be Hijacked By Anti-National Elements’: So Much Hate – Deets Read!

Preity Zinta has spoken about the ongoing student protests, saying anti-national elements should not take over peaceful demonstrations. Expressing concern over rising negativity, the actress stressed the importance of preserving peace, unity, and constructive dialogue while respecting the democratic right to protest responsibly across the country. Bollywood celebrities, including Sonakshi Sinha, Kabir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, and others, have openly supported the student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy.

Shabana Azmi, Pratibha Ranta, and several other stars also joined protesting students on the streets of Mumbai and Delhi, expressing solidarity with their cause. Actress Preity Zinta has now reacted again to the ongoing demonstrations, urging students to remain peaceful while continuing their demand for meaningful education reforms. She also said that these peaceful demonstrations should not be “hijacked by anti-national elements.”

Preity Zinta REACTS To Students Protest

Preity Zinta mentioned, “While it’s important to support our students and ask for educational reforms that positively impact the future of our youth, it’s also very important that anti national elements do not hijack peaceful protests by students to create chaos & change the nature of the protest.” She expressed concern over growing online hate and division, saying it raised fears that forces within and outside the country were trying to weaponise students’ anger and frustration. She urged people to remain vigilant and not let genuine concerns be exploited.

While it’s important to support our students and ask for educational reforms that positively impact the future of our youth, it’s also very important that peaceful protests by students are Not hijacked by anti national elements to create chaos & change the nature of the protest.…

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) July 22, 2026

The They drive 1947 actress said she has always believed in hard work, equality, and excellence, adding these values should never be compromised. She expressed faith in democracy and the government, while hoping both sides would engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve their differences peacefully. “I also believe in our democracy, law and order & our government, therefore I sincerely hope that both sides enter into meaningful & constructive dialogue & weed out any nefarious elements & agendas out of this protest & conversation, so the future is bright for our youth and for our democracy! Jai Hind,” concluded the actress.

Preity Zinta And Sonam Wangchuk

This is not the first time the actress has spoken in support of the students and their cause. Earlier, she appealed to the government to begin a meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and student groups so that his health would not worsen. She also urged Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, saying his well-being was as important as the movement itself. According to her, both Wangchuk and the protesting students were fighting to secure a better future for India’s youth and generations ahead.

Extending her support to the ongoing movement, Preity Zinta said she stood with every student and Sonam Wangchuk in their fight to improve the education system. She wished them strength and success in their efforts to bring meaningful change. Meanwhile, her They drive 1947 co-star Shabana Azmi grabbed headlines after joining students at Jantar Mantar during the Chalo Sansad rally in Delhi. The protest turned chaotic and violent, following which the veteran actress suffered an asthma attack and was immediately escorted away from the venue for medical attention.