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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Salman Khan backs students' protest, says education should stay above politics

Actor Salman Khan on Wednesday extended support to students protesting against alleged examination paper leaks, calling the movement "peaceful" and urging that it should not be turned into a political issue.

In a post on X, Khan said he was saddened that the protest had turned violent and expressed solidarity with students and their families who were injured.

"It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue," he wrote.

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