Singer Sonu Nigam recently attended an event and was asked about the NEET paper leak protests. However, the singer chose not to comment on the protests. A short video of an interaction with the media has been widely circulated online, sparking a debate over whether the singer should have answered questions on the subject.In the viral clip, reporters ask Sonu for his views on the student-led protests. He refuses to answer, stating that he is not there to discuss the matter. As reporters continue to press him, he looks visibly upset and says, “Abhi ho gaya, bas,” before ending the interaction.It is not yet known where or during what event the exchange took place. Many social media users criticized the singer for remaining silent, especially since several actors, musicians and other public figures have publicly expressed their solidarity with the protesting students.One user wrote: “Shameless, talent doesn’t necessarily make you a good human being.” Another questioned celebrities’ silence on public issues, writing: “So-called spineless celebrities have no contribution when it comes to supporting a genuine cause or standing up for the plight of our students or nation building.”At the same time, others defended Sonu, arguing that celebrities should not be expected to comment on all politically sensitive issues. One user suggested that the singer may be wary of speaking out due to past controversies that have plagued his career.“Can’t blame him. Bollywood boycotted him before he started tweeting about Azaan, then his career revived. Now, he has to walk on eggshells if he has to talk about anything. His bread and butter is always at stake,” the post said.So far, Sonu has not made any public statement on his social media platforms regarding the protests. While Sonu chose to stay away from the debate, several members of the film and music industry have openly expressed their support for the student movement. salman khan Anupam Kher, Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh and Aditi Rao Hydari are among those who have shared messages of support for the protesters.Earlier this week, Shabana AzmiPrakash Raj and rapper Hanumankind participated in the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march in New Delhi. The demonstration later saw police action, including a lathi charge and the use of tear gas. in Mumbai, Huma QureshiSaqib Saleem, Ayesha Khan and Shalini Pandey also joined the students participating in the protests.The agitation started over allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination and has since spread to several cities in the country. Protesters are demanding accountability and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.