Kolkata, July 26 -- In the wake of nationwide student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday urged the Millennials and Gen Z to reconsider their support for those celebrities, influencers, and sports stars who chose to stay silent during the agitation.

In an X post, Banerjee wrote, "My humble appeal to Millennials and Gen Z: We have seen how a determined generation of young people can bring even the most powerful governments to their knees. It is a reminder that the real strength of any democracy lies in the power of its people."

He said that the mere "silence" of public figures who stayed away from the movement spoke volumes.

"At the same time, many celebritie...