Manu Bhaker on NEET paper leak: Olympic medalist supports protesting students, calls for accountability

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced strong support for students protesting against exam paper leaks. Calling education and safety fundamental rights rather than privileges, she urged for institutional accountability, stating the crisis transcends partisan politics

New Delhi: Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has expressed concern over the plight of students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserves access to education, safety and a fair chance at life.

In a post on social media, the ace shooter said the issue was bigger than politics and called for greater accountability to safeguard the future of students.

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“At this point, it’s about the lives of the future of our nation. It’s about us,” Bhaker wrote.

“I am a student, and at one point, we all were students. Every child deserves access to education, safety, and a fair chance at life. These are not privileges — they are fundamental rights.”

Referring to the students and children who have lost their lives, she said they “were meant to be the future of our country” and that “their dreams, their potential, and their futures should have been protected.”

Bhaker stressed that the issue should not be viewed through a political lens.

“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. These issues affect every one of us, regardless of our beliefs,” she said.

The double Olympic medallist also said she felt deeply saddened by the suffering of students.

“I take immense pride in representing my country. That is why it is deeply heartbreaking to see the students suffer like this. We owe them more. We owe every child a future where they can learn, grow, and dream without fear,” she added.