Singer Sonu Nigam recently attended the event and was asked about the NEET paper leak protests. However, the singer chose not to comment on the protests. A short video about the press has gone viral on the Internet, sparking a debate over whether the singer would answer questions about the matter.In the video clip, reporters ask Sonu for his thoughts on the student-led protests. He refused to answer, indicating that he is not available to discuss the matter. As the press continues to press him, he seems to get angry and says, “Abhi ho gaya, bas,” before ending the interaction.It is not yet known where or when the change took place. Many social media users criticized the singer for his silence, especially since several actors, musicians and other people have publicly expressed their solidarity with the protesting students.Another user wrote, “Shameless, talent doesn’t make you a better person.” Another questioned the silence of celebrities on public issues, writing, “The silent celebrities have no role in supporting the real cause or representing the problems of our students or building the nation.”At the same time, some defended Sonu, saying that celebrities should not be expected to comment on any political issue. One user suggested that the singer may be careful not to speak out due to past controversies that have affected his career.“You can’t blame him. He was banned from Bollywood before he started filming Azaan, so his career was revived. Now, he has to walk on eggshells if he has to talk about anything. His bread and butter is always on the line,” he read in the post.So far, Sonu has not released any statement on his social media regarding these shows. Although Sonu chose not to participate in the controversy, several members of the film and music industries have publicly expressed their support for the student movement. salman khan Anupam Kher, Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh and Aditi Rao Hydari were among those who shared messages of support for the protesters.Earlier this week, Shabana AzmiPrakash Raj and rapper Hanumankind participated in the ‘Chalo Sansad’ tour in New Delhi. The protests 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 protesting students.The agitation started over the alleged NEET examination and has spread to several cities across the country. The opposition wants answers and demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.