Preity Zinta extends unwavering support to Sonam Wangchuk, protesting students

Actor Preity Zinta on Tuesday expressed solidarity with students protesting in New Delhi over irregularities in the NEET examination. The 51-year-old actor also extended her support to educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for over 20 days as part of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) ongoing protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Sharing a note on X, Zinta backed the students' demand for reforms in the country's education system and urged the government to initiate talks with Wangchuk before his health deteriorates further.

Her note read: "I hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk and the student bodies so his health does not deteriorate any further



! Please end your fast Sonam. Your health is as important as this fight. You and the students are fighting for the future of India and for our youth (sic)."

She added, "My heartfelt & unwavering support to every student & to Sonam in this fight to uplift & upgrade our educational system. More power to all of you (sic)."

Zinta is among several film personalities who have voiced support for the student movement after clashes broke out during Monday's Chalo Sansad march, when Delhi Police detained several protesters and used force to disperse the gathering. The incident sparked widespread criticism online, with many demanding accountability and justice for the injured students.