‘Failure is okay, cheating is not’: Sachin Tendulkar speaks out on NEET protests

Sachin Tendulkar urged society to uphold hard work and meritocracy amid NEET exam protests. He stressed that adults must shape a culture valuing effort over shortcuts. Students’ disappointment over unrewarded hard work is understandable and should be addressed. Other cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan and Mohammad Kaif also voiced concerns. They called for fair resolutions and an end to student mistreatment during protests.