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Sports / Sat, 18 Jul 2026 Hindustan Times

Manu Bhaker, double Olympic medallist, reacts to paper leak protests: ‘Not about promoting or opposing political party’

Manu Bhaker reacts to protests over exam paper leak. (HT_PRINT)She also stressed that the students' future must remain the top priority and called for stronger measures to ensure the integrity of the education system. Bhaker's remarks come amid ongoing protests over alleged examination paper leaks, with students demanding transparency and accountability. Every child deserves access to education, safety, and a fair chance at life. Their dreams, their potential, and their futures should have been protected,” Manu Bhaker wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has come out in the open to voice her concern over the difficulties faced by students protesting against alleged examination paper leaks, stating that every child deserves equal opportunities in education and safety. Sharing her views on X (formerly Twitter), the 24-year-old said the issue extends far beyond political debates and should instead be treated as a matter of accountability and responsibility. Manu Bhaker reacts to protests over exam paper leak. (HT_PRINT)

She also stressed that the students' future must remain the top priority and called for stronger measures to ensure the integrity of the education system. Bhaker's remarks come amid ongoing protests over alleged examination paper leaks, with students demanding transparency and accountability.

The Olympian expressed deep sympathy for students affected by the controversy, saying it was heartbreaking to witness their distress. According to Bhaker, young people should not have to endure uncertainty or injustice while pursuing their academic goals. She also underscored that access to quality education and a secure environment is a basic right that every student should enjoy.

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"At this point, it’s about the lives of the future of our nation. It’s about us. I am a student, and at one point, we were all students. Every child deserves access to education, safety, and a fair chance at life. These are not privileges—they are fundamental rights. The students and children who lost their lives were meant to be the future of our country. Their dreams, their potential, and their futures should have been protected,” Manu Bhaker wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“This is not about promoting or opposing any political party. It is about speaking up for what truly matters—education, the environment, safety, and accountability,” she added.

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