Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem join students at Delhi protest
Actors Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem visited the ongoing student protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi during the early hours of Thursday, expressing support for demonstrators calling for accountability over alleged irregularities in the country’s education system.
The sibling duo was accompanied by actor Rachit Singh as they walked alongside students who have been camping at the protest site for weeks. The demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging misconduct and irregularities linked to the NEET examination process.
Videos circulating on social media showed the actors arriving at the protest around 2:13 a.m. Huma, dressed casually in a black top and blue jeans, was seen interacting with protesters and walking through the gathering with a smile. Rachit Singh, wearing a white shirt, stayed close to her, while Saqib Saleem was also spotted joining the march and speaking with students.
The visit quickly drew attention online, with many social media users praising the actors for showing solidarity with the students during the late-night demonstration. Others viewed their presence as a significant show of support from members of the film industry for a movement that has continued to gain momentum across the country.
Huma and Rachit recently collaborated on the film Baby Do Die Do, which was produced by Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem under their production banner. Their appearance together at the protest marked an unexpected reunion, this time in support of a public cause rather than a film project.
The student demonstrations, reportedly led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have expanded to several cities in recent weeks. Protesters have continued to demand greater transparency and accountability regarding the alleged examination irregularities, while urging authorities to address their concerns.
Organisers have maintained that the movement will continue until their demands are met. In a statement shared on social media, representatives of the protest said they would remain united in their campaign and continue pressing for action.
The protests have witnessed moments of heightened tension. Earlier this week, clashes reportedly broke out after police attempted to disperse demonstrators using batons and tear gas. Several protesters were removed from protest sites during security operations, while opposition leaders participating in demonstrations outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence were also detained during a separate sit-in.
Despite the tense atmosphere, student groups have continued their demonstrations, attracting support from activists, public figures and members of the entertainment industry. The appearance of Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem adds to the growing list of Bollywood personalities who have publicly voiced solidarity with the students and their demands.
As the protests continue, attention remains focused on the government’s response and whether officials will address the concerns raised by demonstrators. With public support growing and demonstrations showing no signs of slowing down, the movement has become one of the country’s most closely watched developments in recent weeks.
