Kangana Ranaut says, ‘never met an atheist’ as she celebrates NEET over Vaishnavi Das amid protests: ‘He always knew..’ | Hindi Movie News

Actor is Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Controversy Ranaut he has been keeping an eye on the international debate surrounding it NEET exam. Amid the ongoing controversy, he shifted his focus to celebrate the success of NEET UG 2026 topper Vaishnavi Das, praising his success through an Instagram Story.Kangana also posted a video of Vaishnavi’s interview which went viral on the internet. The student from Hyderabad got All India Rank (AIR) 20 after scoring an impressive 700 out of 720 in the exam. In an interview, Vaishnavi shared that he was celebrating the Rath Yatra with his parents when the results were announced. Responding to the details, Kangana reflected on the role of faith in success.Sharing the video on Instagram Stories, Kangana wrote, “I have never seen or met a winner who does not believe in God. They always knew that hard work was theirs but grace comes from somewhere else. His post came after Vaishnavi explained the moment he heard about his role.Speaking to ANI, Vaishnavi recalled that he and his family were attending the Rath Yatra celebrations when the NEET results were announced. What started as a celebratory family trip soon turned into a life-changing memory.“I was not at home when the results came out. I was in the car with my parents as Rath Yatra, and since I am Odia, we had gone to see the celebrations. Just after we passed the temple when the results were released, I shouted ’20’ to my parents. We stopped the car on the side of the road and just sat there. I cried, and the whole journey added that it is unbelievable.Earlier this week, Kangana also spoke about the ongoing protests while talking to ANI during the parliamentary session. He said Parliament is the right place to discuss national issues and demand that the government respond.“Our parliamentary meeting is taking place – to discuss in detail all the issues, and the government must answer everything. That is the purpose, and we want the meeting to continue and for them to ask their questions there, but if they cause confusion and cause confusion there, as they are doing with these protests, then it is not right,” he said, according to ANI.The activist also opposed the demand for the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saying that governments should not be forced to do so.“You cannot twist the government to decide who to fire and who to keep. This twisting of hands is not good,” said Ranaut.Vaishnavi Das’ achievement comes at a time when NEET continues to dominate the public discourse. The controversy erupted after the publication of the paper raised questions about the transparency and fairness of the survey, sparking anger among lakhs of doctoral aspirants across the country.The debate has grown beyond just the exam itself. Reports of several students dying by suicide amid the intense stress associated with NEET preparation have also raised concerns about the mental health of suicide aspirants and calls for greater accountability within the education system.As public anger grew, a cynical citizens’ group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) emerged as a symbol of self-expression. The name was inspired by a quote that Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is said to have called unemployed youth “cockroaches”. Instead of distancing themselves from the word, many students took it as a sign of rejection. What started as an online campaign soon turned into street protests, with students, parents, teachers and supporters gathering at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and several other cities.The protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ₹ 1 crore as compensation to the families of the students who died in suicide, and the release of the activists. Sonam Wangchukwho was forcibly taken to the hospital watching the hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.