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Actor Prakash Raj backs Sanskrit varsity students over suspension row
Actor Prakash Raj has thrown his weight behind protesting students at a Sanskrit university, asserting they should not be forced to apologize for their actions. Raj visited the protest site and pledged to join the students if they are barred from sitting for examinations.
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Tamil actor Prakash Raj on Monday visited the ongoing protest at the Sanskrit varsity and expressed solidarity with the agitating students, rejecting demands that they tender an apology for their actions. "These students are not Savarkars who will apologize," Raj said, drawing a distinction between the protesters and those who bend to institutional pressure.
The protest centers on the university's decision to suspend students, with authorities seeking an apology as a condition for lifting the suspension. The actor's intervention has added a high-profile dimension to the student-administration standoff, drawing public attention to the dispute.
Raj made clear his intent to escalate his involvement should the administration proceed with preventing the students from appearing in examinations. "If they are not allowed to sit for their exams, I will join them in their struggle," the actor stated, signaling a willingness to amplify the public pressure on university authorities.
The Sanskrit varsity has not yet responded to Raj's comments or clarified its position on the students' examination eligibility. The protest continues to draw support from civil society groups and student organizations across the region.