Author and former actor Twinkle Khanna has joined the growing list of public figures who have spoken out about the nationwide protests over the NEET controversy. Two days after the Delhi Police used lathi charge during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, Twinkle shared a note on Instagram expressing solidarity with the students.His post included a series of photographs of the demonstrations in Delhi and Mumbai. The opening image showed model Rhiya Ahir, 27, who emerged as one of the most recognizable faces of the protest in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park after standing in front of a police van carrying arrested protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities. Another image captured a woman trying to protect other protesters during the lathi charge by the Delhi Police.Twinkle wrote: “Proud to belong to a country where our youth still have the courage to dissent, to push back, to face tear gas and batons. The sad part is that they have to.”Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan he also shared a detailed statement, saying that he could no longer remain silent after reflecting on the matter.“I’ve been sitting with this for a few days now, but I can’t sit on it any longer. The voices of so many young people who are asking to be heard are impossible to ignore… and they shouldn’t be. We all know what education means to a child. It gives them confidence. It gives them hope. It gives families proof that tomorrow can be better than today. But they believe that children just believe that this works for the moment. Honesty, hard work and “merit in reality doesn’t count,” he wrote.He added: “No child should have to wonder if their hard work will be enough. They deserve a system they can trust, where merit is real, hard work is rewarded, and every child starts on an equal footing. That’s not much to ask. It’s the bare minimum. When an entire generation speaks with one voice about their own future, listening is not an obligation of courtesy, and we watch our children closely as we watch. How we respond now … not finally, now … will tell them everything about whether fairness and trust are real, or just words that adults use.”actor Varun Dhawan he also extended his support to the students through a post on Instagram.“Students are the future of our country. When a student’s dream is crushed, it’s not just a dream that is lost, it’s the dream of an entire family. They have every right to ask questions when they feel the system has failed them. Their voices deserve to be heard, protected and addressed honestly,” he wrote.He continued: “I call on the authorities to engage with these concerns and work towards a fair, transparent and meaningful resolution that ensures accountability. I also sincerely hope that this remains a student protest, the focus must remain on the issues affecting students and the solutions they deserve. Jai Hind“Sarah Ali Khan he also shared a message of support for the students, describing their determination as a source of inspiration and expressing confidence that justice will prevail.“Our students are our future and their futures tow the very heart of our nation. Their determination burns like a quiet, unquenchable flame that brings tears to my eyes, reminding us that true patriotism beats in the brave hearts of those who dare to stand up for what they believe. Their courage and determination to seek a better and safer future is both inspiring and moving; a powerful awakening of our shared consciousness. We must listen to them with open hearts, care deeply for them, and walk beside them. Their dreams are woven into ours. Our dreams live in theirs. As an optimistic patriot, I have immense faith that our government will deliver justice. Jai Hind.”Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt have also recently expressed their support for the students, earlier, Prakash Raj, Shabana Azmi among others had joined the protest.