R Madhavan has finally voiced his support for the ongoing student protests.
He emphasised that an “education system must inspire confidence, fairness, and opportunity.”
Madhavan also “urged the government to ensure that every individual found responsible is brought to justice swiftly and decisively.”
Actor R Madhavan, who was trolled for not speaking on the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led student protest, has finally broken his silence. His reaction comes a day after the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) students mocked Madhavan (who happens to be the film institute's chairman) for his silence on the NEET paper leak and the ongoing protests in Delhi.
Madhavan has expressed solidarity with the student protesters, saying that such incidents like paper leaks “deeply affect the hopes, hard work, and dreams of countless young people and their families.”
R Madhavan breaks silence on NEET paper leak protest
Taking to his Instagram handle on Thursday morning, Madhavan wrote, “Education has the power to shape the future of our nation, and every student deserves a system that is fair, transparent, and built on merit. As someone who has always believed in the limitless potential of India’s youth, I share the concern and disappointment felt by so many students and parents today.”
The National Award winner further wrote that “an education system must inspire confidence, fairness, and opportunity” and incidents like paper leak “undermine that trust”, especially in a country like India, where “education plays such a defining role in shaping lives.”
Towards the end of his post, Madhavan “urged the government to ensure that every individual found responsible is brought to justice swiftly and decisively.”
“Let the consequences be so firm and unambiguous that no one ever dares to jeopardise the future of our youth again,” he added.
Expresses faith in government
He acknowledged lapses in the past regarding the paper leak incident, but said that he has faith in the government that it will take the “necessary corrective measures, strengthen the system, and safeguard the integrity of education for generations to come.”
Towards the end of his post the Dhurandhar actor wrote, “Your talent, perseverance, and character are far greater than the shortcomings of any system. Continue to work hard, believe in yourselves, and never allow temporary setbacks to define your future.”
Why FTII students mocked R Madhavan
FTII students called out his silence on NEET paper leak row, putting up a placard with the text reading “GAYAB” and “NEET for Sale” on the door of his office. An FTII student Nishant Kabir, shared an image of the door on social media.
