Bollywood

“Arrogant Power Will Fall”, Prakash Raj Slams Police Action, Supports Jharkhand Students’ Protest

By Gunjan Chaudhary

August 11, 2026

Actor Prakash Raj has extended his support to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. The actor, who has previously spoken openly in support of student movements, has criticised the reported police action against protesters and shared a strong message about the power of youth and public movements. The Jharkhand student protest has been gaining attention amid demands for transparency and action over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).

Prakash Raj Support Students

Prakash Raj Backs Jharkhand Students

Prakash Raj has reportedly expressed solidarity with the students and questioned the use of force during the protest. In his message, the actor warned that what he described as arrogant power would eventually fall, while emphasising that people cannot be silenced indefinitely. His comments have attracted considerable attention on social media, particularly because of his earlier involvement in student-led protests over examination-related issues.

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The actor had also participated in protests in Delhi in July, where students and activists were demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities. He addressed protesters and marched alongside them while holding a copy of the Constitution. The reported police action against protesting students in Jharkhand has become another major point of discussion. Videos and posts circulating online have prompted criticism from people who believe students should be allowed to raise their concerns peacefully.

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The Jharkhand movement has also drawn attention because protesters have reportedly sought to keep their agitation focused on examination and recruitment-related concerns rather than political affiliations. Prakash Raj’s support has now added a celebrity voice to the ongoing discussion, with his remarks highlighting questions surrounding the right to protest and the government’s response to student grievances.

Prakash Raj

This is not the first time Prakash Raj has publicly backed students protesting over examination concerns. In recent months, he has repeatedly used social media and public appearances to speak about student rights and accountability. During a previous protest, the actor criticised the silence of several celebrities and said that history would judge those who remained silent when young people were fighting for their future. He also faced police action while participating in a Delhi protest and continued to express solidarity with the demonstrators.