Actor Sonakshi Sinha has once again voiced her support for the CJP-led student movement, sharing emotional photographs from the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest held at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The actress posted images from the demonstration on Instagram, days after publicly backing the movement and urging authorities to engage in dialogue with the protesters.
The protest witnessed clashes between demonstrators and police, with videos circulating on social media showing alleged use of lathi-charge, tear gas and injuries among several participants. Protesters have been demanding action over the NEET paper leak controversy and calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Sonakshi Sinha Shares Photos From The Protest
Posting a series of photographs from the protest, Sonakshi wrote:
“20th July… bohot logon ki haddiyaan tooti aur ek POORE DESH ka dil toota. Yaad rakhna.”
The images captured scenes from the protest, including injured demonstrators and police action, many of which had already gone viral across social media platforms.
Her post quickly drew attention online, with supporters and critics sharing their views in the comments section.
She Had Earlier Extended Support To The Movement
This is not the first time Sonakshi has spoken in support of the ongoing movement.
Ahead of the July 20 march, the actress urged people to stand with Sonam Wangchuk and the protesting students, stating that every voice deserves to be heard in a democracy. She also expressed concern over Wangchuk’s health and appealed for peaceful dialogue between the authorities and the protesters.
Following her earlier post, Sonam Wangchuk’s team thanked the actress for her support. Responding on social media, the official account wrote:
“Thank you for your solidarity. We truly appreciate your support. With gratitude, Office of Sonam Wangchuk.”
What Sonakshi Sinha Said
In a video shared earlier, Sonakshi explained why she chose to speak publicly on the issue.
She highlighted Sonam Wangchuk’s contributions to the country and expressed concern over his hunger strike, saying she could no longer remain silent.
The actress said that Wangchuk was fighting for students and for systemic accountability, adding that many people were aware of the issues but were hesitant to speak out.
She also appealed to the government to initiate meaningful dialogue with the protesters instead of ignoring their concerns.
Towards the end of her message, Sonakshi asserted that expressing her opinion should not be viewed as being against the nation, stating, “Main koi anti-national nahi hu.”
Social Media Reacts
Sonakshi’s latest Instagram post has generated widespread discussion online. While many users praised the actress for using her platform to speak on a public issue, others expressed differing opinions on the protest and the events surrounding it.
As discussions continue on social media, neither the government nor the authorities have responded specifically to Sonakshi Sinha’s latest post.
FAQs
What were the protesters demanding?
According to the reports referenced in the article, protesters were demanding action over the NEET paper leak controversy and calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Why is Sonakshi Sinha trending?
Sonakshi Sinha is trending after sharing emotional photos from the July 20 CJP-led student protest in Delhi and expressing solidarity with the movement.
What did Sonakshi Sinha write in her Instagram post?
She wrote, “20th July… bohot logon ki haddiyaan tooti aur ek POORE DESH ka dil toota. Yaad rakhna.”
Why did Sonakshi support Sonam Wangchuk?
The actress said she was concerned about Sonam Wangchuk’s health during his hunger strike and urged authorities to begin a dialogue with the protesters.
Has Sonakshi Sinha commented again after her earlier video?
Yes. She recently shared photographs from the July 20 protest on Instagram, reiterating her support for the movement and reflecting on the events of the day.
