Mumbai, July 24 -- Model and actor Rhiya Ahir, who became a viral face of student protests after a video showed her standing in front of a Mumbai Police van during demonstrations at Shivaji Park, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of stricter action against paper leak accused, while stressing that implementation of such measures is crucial.

Speaking to ANI, Ahir said the Prime Minister's remarks reflected long-standing demands of students and activists protesting over examination irregularities.

"I agree with the Prime Minister, it has to be strict actions towards them," Ahir said, adding, "This is what the demands were."

However, she emphasised that announcements must be backed by concrete action.

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