Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan explains why she didn’t speak at CJP protests: ‘I didn’t think I had anything to add’ |
Aamir Khan’s daughter, Ira Khan, has responded to questions about why she remained silent on the student protests being led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), saying she felt she had nothing to contribute to the discussion.Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Ira shared a long video explaining his decision, adding that his approach to breaking news is shaped by his health and the need to protect his life.His statement comes days after several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Imran Khan, Alia Bhatt, Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Anupam Kher, Shekhar Suman and others showed support for the protesting students at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.Explaining why he chose to comment publicly, Ira said he did not believe his opinion would have added value to the ongoing discussion.He said: “It is true that I encourage people to be healthy and I ask you to listen to me when I talk about these things.He added, “The first thing that comes to my mind is that I didn’t think I was going to say anything that would add to the conversation in any way.”
‘I don’t watch the news’
Ira revealed that she deliberately avoids eating bad news because it makes her feel tired and helpless.“I usually don’t look at it. I don’t go to my Explore page. I haven’t seen any violent videos or any protest videos. I know it’s happening and I know what’s happening, but I don’t let it get to my heart because it bothers me a lot and I’m worried,” he said.Instead, he explained that he prefers to focus his energy on what people can do as much as possible instead of talking about negative stories.“I channel my energy and look to figure out how to drive as much as possible… I’m not saying this is the best way, but that’s what I’m doing,” he added.
Cousin’s defense left him ‘upset’
Ira shared that the story became personal when someone sent her a note that her cousin Zayn Marie Khan was one of those arrested in the same incident.“I was sent to one and told that my cousin was in there and could be arrested in one scene and I was scared. “As soon as I realized that he is fine, I went back to work,” he said.He added that if his silence was interpreted as indifference, it was not his intention.“I didn’t say anything because I didn’t realize that if I said anything it would make a difference… If I don’t say in any way that I don’t care, I’m sorry. It wasn’t my intention,” he said.
‘Looking away is a privilege’
In a statement accompanying his video, Ira admitted that being able to leave the news is a privilege.“I feel that being able to look away… having any opportunity to look away… is a privilege. I think that my most useful work would be what would be in line with my values and that’s what I will do,” he wrote.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised “stronger measures to curb paper leaks”
For almost a month, student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, with activist Sonam Wangchuk and several students joining the movement, including going on hunger strikes.The protestors are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for not complying with the NEET papers and are demanding major reforms in the examination.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced tough measures against paper leaks, as protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over alleged NEET-UG 2026 irregularities continued across the country.In a video he shared on X, the Prime Minister said the Union Cabinet would consider a bill seeking Fast-Track courts and stricter punishment for those involved in whistle-blowing cases.“I have given instructions to the departments to set up Fast-Track Courts,” Modi said, adding that the government had taken action against the accused in the recent exam cheating cases.“That’s why, in the last two and a half months since the papers came out, several big steps have been taken. The guilty are caught; He is currently in prison,” he said.The announcement came as students’ agitation over alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2026 continues, with protesters demanding accountability and reform in the examination process.Meanwhile, on Friday, Prime Minister Modi urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to prioritize her health after her 26-day strike.Wangchuk’s hunger strike attracted national attention, with leaders of political parties and political organizations calling on him to stop the protests.Earlier, Mr. Wangchuk said that 65 Members of Parliament had gone to see him or signed letters asking him to end the hunger crisis, saying that he was worried that the protests that have been going on for a long time could lead to riots.He said his decision to end the fast came after a long discussion on the conditions surrounding the protests and stressed the need to avoid any kind of violence.
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