Mumbai, July 24 -- Former cricketer Irfan Pathan has spoken out on the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak.

In a post on X, he expressed his solidarity with the protesting students.

"Every student puts in years of hard work for a better future and their families make sacrifices along the way too. No paper leak should ever be allowed to take that hope. I have full faith that our country,authorities will ensure every one of them gets a fair chance. I also hope every possible step is taken to make sure this never happens again. Our students are our future, Protect their dreams," he wrote.

Earlier, legendary Sachin Tendulkar urged society to uphold honesty, hard work and merit amid the ongoing protests.

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