Kiran Rao Supports Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Over NEET-UG 2026 Concerns
Filmmaker Kiran Rao, ex-wife of actor Aamir Khan, has publicly supported activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 exam. As Wangchuk's fast entered its 19th and 20th days, concerns about his health grew. Rao expressed disappointment over the government's silence and urged authorities to engage with protestors. Several Bollywood celebrities have also voiced support, while some remain silent.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 65%, Centre 30%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present the perspective of activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters, including Kiran Rao and other Bollywood celebrities, highlighting their calls for government engagement. The coverage reflects civil society and celebrity viewpoints advocating for accountability in the NEET-UG exam process. There is limited representation of government or opposing perspectives, focusing instead on protestors' demands and public reactions.
The overall tone is concerned and supportive toward the protestors, emphasizing health worries for Wangchuk and disappointment over governmental inaction. The sentiment is largely sympathetic to the hunger strike and the call for dialogue, with no overtly negative or critical language about the protest or participants. The coverage conveys urgency and advocacy without sensationalism.