Singer Sonu Nigam decided not to comment on the ongoing NEET protests while interacting with the media recently. While many celebrities from the film industry have spoken about the student-led movement, the singer refrained from sharing his views when asked by journalists.
Sonu Nigam refuses to comment on NEET protests; Tells journalists, “It’s over, that’s it”
During the interaction, members of the media asked Sonu Nigam to react to the protests surrounding the alleged NEET paper leak and the recent demonstrations demanding education reforms. However, the singer clarified that he was not there to discuss the issue.
When reporters continued to press him for a reaction, Sonu refused to engage with the questions. He appeared clearly irritated by the repeated questions and was heard saying, “That’s it, that’s it”, indicating that he did not want to continue the conversation on the topic.
The exact location and occasion of the media interaction is unclear.
Many celebrities have reacted to the NEET protests
Sonu Nigam’s decision to remain silent comes at a time when many film personalities have publicly expressed their views on the ongoing protests.
Actors Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Verma, Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Hema Malini, Manoj Muntashir, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Dia Mirza, Bhumi Pednekar, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Soha Ali Khan, Huma Qureshi, Preity Zinta and Imran Khan are among those who have commented on the issue in different ways. While some supported the students and called for dialogue and reforms, others urged that the movement should not be politicized or express different views on how the protests unfolded.
