Preity Zinta says student protest was ‘hijacked by anti-national elements’ after backing Sonam Wangchuk, responds to ‘script mil gaya hai’ jibe

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has once again found herself at the centre of a social media storm after sharing a fresh statement on the ongoing student protests. While she had earlier voiced support for activist Sonam Wangchuk and the protesting students, her latest remarks have shifted the conversation, with many users claiming she had changed her position.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Zinta stressed that while students deserve support and meaningful educational reforms, peaceful demonstrations should not be allowed to lose their original purpose.

She expressed concern that such movements could be influenced by “anti-national elements”, warning that outside forces might exploit public anger and frustration to create division and unrest.

Calls for dialogue instead of conflict

In her statement, Preity Zinta reiterated her faith in India’s democracy, law and order, and the government, urging all stakeholders to engage in constructive discussions.

The actor said she hopes both sides can work together to remove any hidden agendas from the movement so that the focus remains on improving the country’s education system and securing a brighter future for India’s youth.

Her appeal highlighted the importance of maintaining peaceful protests while ensuring genuine student concerns receive attention through dialogue rather than confrontation.

Internet questions the sudden change in tone

The latest post quickly attracted mixed reactions across social media.

Several users praised Zinta for advocating peaceful protests and national unity. However, many others accused the actor of softening or changing her earlier stand after initially extending support to the movement.

Some social media users questioned why she had not raised concerns about alleged disruptive elements in her previous statement, while others described the latest post as an attempt at “damage control.”

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The discussion soon became one of the trending conversations surrounding the actor online.

Preity Zinta responds to ‘script mil gaya hai’ comment

Among the many comments on her post, one user sarcastically remarked, “Script mil gaya hai” (You finally got the script).

The actor chose to respond directly, writing that scripts belong to films, not real life, making it clear that her opinions were her own and not influenced by anyone else.

Her reply was widely shared online and added further momentum to the ongoing discussion.

Earlier support for Sonam Wangchuk

Before her latest clarification, Preity Zinta had publicly backed Sonam Wangchuk, who has been leading a protest demanding educational reforms.

Following reports that Wangchuk had been shifted to Safdarjung Hospital by Delhi Police, Zinta had urged the government to begin meaningful discussions with him and student representatives.

She had also appealed to Wangchuk to end his hunger strike while expressing unwavering support for students fighting for improvements in India’s education system.

With her latest remarks, the actor has attempted to balance support for students with a strong appeal for peaceful protests and national unity. However, the conversation surrounding her changing tone continues to generate intense reactions across social media platforms.