Bollywood star Deepika Padukone on Tuesday visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to express solidarity with the students and joined them protesting against the recent violence. The actor reached the university campus at around 7.40 pm and attended a public meeting, called by JNU Teacher’s Association. Padukone was seen standing by JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, who was gravely injured during the attacks.

Here are the pictures of Deepika at the university:

However, she left without addressing the crowd. She was spotted standing with students as the demonstrators raised the slogan of “Jai Bhim-Jai Bhim”. She did not issue any statement nor address the students. Deepika said that it was heartening to see people raise their voices without any fear. She further added: “I feel proud about it that people are coming out — be it on the streets or wherever they are — they are raising their voice and expressing themselves as it is important. If we want to see a change in life and society, it is important that a point of view be put forward.” On Monday, the 34-year-old actor told to media that she feels proud that people have come out and raised their voice without fear, in reference to the protests against the amended Citizenship Act, the National Register of Citizens and violence in JNU.

Deepika is in the capital to promote her upcoming release, Meghna Gulzar-directed Chhapaak.

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