Diljit Dosanjh backs students after the CJP protest crackdown, condemns the lathi-charge and says he expects to be labelled “anti-national” again.
Diljit Dosanjh CJP Protest: Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has publicly expressed support for students who were affected during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest in Delhi. His statement comes after police used lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse demonstrators marching toward Parliament on July 20.
The actor, who had earlier distanced himself from the protest, took to social media to condemn the treatment of students and appealed to authorities to listen to their concerns.
Diljit Calls Treatment of Students ‘Very Wrong’
Sharing his thoughts on Instagram, Diljit said the events that unfolded during the protest were deeply disturbing. He stressed that students should not be treated in such a manner and urged the administration to consider their demands through dialogue.
In his post, he wrote that the voice of the people deserves to be heard and appealed for a peaceful resolution instead of confrontation.

Says He Expects Fresh ‘Anti-National’ Criticism
Diljit also reflected on the criticism he faced after supporting the farmers’ protest in the past. According to the singer, he has previously been labelled “anti-national” multiple times and believes similar accusations will follow his latest statement.
He shared that after speaking in support of farmers, he encountered significant backlash and legal issues, some of which he said he is still unable to discuss publicly.
Despite anticipating criticism, Diljit indicated that he would continue expressing his views on issues he believes are important.
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Social Media Reacts to Diljit’s Statement
Diljit’s Instagram post quickly gained traction online, with supporters praising him for standing by students and speaking out against the use of force. At the same time, his remarks also sparked debate on social media, with users expressing differing opinions over his stance.
The actor’s comments have once again placed him at the center of a wider public conversation about freedom of expression, protests, and the role of public figures in commenting on social and political issues.
Background
The July 20 demonstration, organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), saw thousands of students and youth activists marching toward Parliament. Police intervened to stop the march, leading to clashes in which lathi-charge and tear gas were reportedly used to disperse the crowd.
Diljit Dosanjh’s latest remarks have added another dimension to the ongoing discussion surrounding the protest and the response to it.
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