‘Speaking up is risky for business owners’: Sharan Hegde amid CJP protest

Finance influencer and 1% Club founder Sharan Hegde said speaking up in political debates is risky for business owners responsible for employees.
Hegde addressed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest against the NEET-UG paper leak and criticized entrepreneurs who avoid speaking out.
He stated he voiced his thoughts because he is an influencer first, entrepreneur second.
Hegde argued India's future depends on youth faith in the education system to become a superpower bigger than the US and China.
He referenced his own experience with JEE Main, JEE Advanced, CAT, and GMAT scholarships to emphasize the importance of exam integrity.
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