Actors Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem visited Delhi’s Jantar Mantar late Tuesday night to express solidarity with students participating in the ongoing protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
Videos and photographs of the actor siblings interacting with protesters quickly circulated across social media, making them the latest film personalities to publicly support the student-led movement.
Celebrity Support for the Protest Continues to Grow
The demonstrations at Jantar Mantar have attracted increasing attention in recent weeks, with members of the entertainment industry extending support through social media posts and personal visits.
Huma Qureshi was seen wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, while Saqib Saleem appeared in a white T-shirt and grey jeans as they met students gathered at the protest venue.
Their visit comes shortly after actor Salman Khan publicly voiced support for the students through a social media post.
Salman Khan Had Earlier Backed the Students
Earlier, Salman Khan expressed solidarity with students protesting against alleged examination irregularities, describing paper leaks as a serious issue affecting the future of young aspirants.
He also appealed for the movement to remain free from political influence and said he was saddened by the violence that occurred during the Chalo Sansad march in Delhi. The actor extended support to students and families affected during the clashes.
What the Student Movement Is Demanding
The CJP-led protest gained momentum following allegations surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 examination and has since expanded into a nationwide campaign seeking reforms in the examination system.
Among the key demands raised by protesters are:
- Greater transparency in national examinations
- Stronger safeguards against paper leaks
- Accountability for examination-related irregularities
- Compensation for affected candidates
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
The movement reached a major milestone during the Chalo Sansad march on July 20, when thousands of students gathered in Delhi before clashes broke out after police stopped the procession towards Parliament.
Film Industry Voices Add Momentum
With Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem joining the students at Jantar Mantar, support from the film industry continues to expand.
Several celebrities have publicly spoken about the importance of ensuring fairness and transparency in competitive examinations, keeping the issue in the national spotlight as the protests continue.
FAQs
Why did Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem visit Jantar Mantar?
The actors visited the protest site to express solidarity with students protesting over alleged NEET examination irregularities.
What is the CJP protest about?
The movement is centred on demands for greater transparency, stronger safeguards against paper leaks, examination reforms, accountability, and action over alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2026.
Which other Bollywood celebrity supported the protest?
Salman Khan recently expressed support for the students through a social media post, calling paper leaks a serious issue and urging that the movement should not be politicised.
What happened during the Chalo Sansad march?
Thousands of protesters gathered in Delhi and attempted to march towards Parliament before clashes broke out after police stopped the procession.
Why is the protest receiving national attention?
The movement has drawn widespread public interest due to concerns over examination integrity, alleged paper leaks, and growing support from public figures, students, and civil society.

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