Sachin and Gill Speak on NEET Exam Protests
Cricketers call for unity and accountability amid nationwide student demonstrations over exam leaks.
Cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill have voiced their support for students protesting the NEET exam paper leak. The demonstrations, which have spread across India, demand accountability from the government over the breach.
Tendulkar on Thursday urged collective action to ensure students' hard work is fairly rewarded. He emphasized the role of parents, teachers, and administrators in keeping young aspirations alive. This is not the first time he has commented on a national protest, having previously spoken during the 2021 farmers' movement.
Later, Shubman Gill backed the students' cause on Instagram, praising their peaceful protests. The captain's post reinforced the call for educational integrity. Both cricketers highlighted the need for systemic reforms to prevent future disappointments.