Jannat Zubair Questions Bollywood's Timely Support for NEET Protesters

Jannat Zubair has raised eyebrows regarding the recent surge of support from Bollywood celebrities for students protesting against the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities. The television actress, without directly naming any stars, seemed to critique the simultaneous social media posts that emerged from various prominent figures in the film industry. Her comments come in the wake of a month-long agitation by students, who have been vocal about their grievances and demands for accountability in the education system.

In a series of Instagram Stories, Jannat expressed her skepticism about the timing of these celebrity endorsements, stating, "It’s funny how everyone suddenly found their conscience on the same day." This remark was interpreted as a pointed observation about the coordinated nature of the support, which seemed to flood social media platforms almost instantaneously. She emphasized that the struggles and hardships faced by the students did not just begin when the film industry decided to take notice. "The protests have been going on for over a month. Students and protesters didn’t start suffering yesterday," she noted, underlining the prolonged nature of the students' plight.

Additionally, Jannat's critique extended to the notion of performative activism, suggesting that the rush to show support after an issue garners significant media attention can come off as insincere. The timing of her remarks coincided with a wave of statements from Bollywood figures like Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Varun Dhawan, who had all expressed solidarity with the students. While some, like Salman Khan, had previously shown support, he later urged an activist to end a hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Prime Minister. In a separate Instagram Story, Jannat also brought attention to the humanitarian crisis in Assam, where reports indicated that nearly 50 lives had been lost due to flooding, affecting thousands of residents. She urged her followers to keep Assam in their thoughts, highlighting the importance of addressing multiple pressing issues simultaneously.