Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh Supports NEET Protesters, Condemns Violence
Diljit Dosanjh has spoken out in support of students protesting the NEET paper leak controversy.
He condemned the violence against protesters at Jantar Mantar and urged authorities to listen to the students' demands.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical youth movement, is leading the protests and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Diljit has faced backlash in the past for supporting protests and expects to be called 'anti-national' again.
Other celebrities have also voiced their support for the students.
Diljit Dosanjh supports students protesting NEET paper leak and demands resignation of Education Minister.
Protesters at Jantar Mantar faced violence, which Diljit condemned.
CJP, led by Abhijeet Dipke, demands Rs 1 crore compensation for affected families and release of Sonam Wangchuk.
Diljit expects backlash and legal challenges for supporting protests, similar to his experience during the farmers' protest.
Other celebrities like Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, and Sonakshi Sinha have also supported the students.
- Who
- Students protesting NEET paper leak, supported by Diljit Dosanjh and other celebrities.
- What
- Protest against NEET paper leak and demands for resignation of Education Minister.
- When
- July 20, 2026.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
- Why
- Allegations of NEET paper leak and tampered OMR sheets, leading to student protests and demands for accountability.
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Authorities
Treatment of Protesters
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters argue that students should not be treated violently and their demands should be heard.
Government and Authorities
Authorities maintain that they are maintaining law and order and addressing the situation as per protocol.
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters and supporters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET irregularities.
Government and Authorities
The government has not yet responded to the demand for the minister's resignation.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Date
- July 20, 2026
- Main Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Key Supporter
- Diljit Dosanjh
- Controversy
- NEET paper leak and tampered OMR sheets
- CJP Founder
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Hunger Striker
- Sonam Wangchuk
Sources
Diljit Dosanjh Breaks Silence On CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest, Says ‘Students Shouldn’t Be Treated Like This’
'Mainu Anti-Nationalist Keha Jaega': Diljit Dosanjh Backs CJP Parliament March, Recalls Farmers' Protest Backlash
Weeks after distancing himself, Diljit Dosanjh supports NEET student protests - Telegraph India
Diljit Dosanjh Supports Students' Protest
‘God is watching’: Diljit Dosanjh backs CJP protest, asks authorities to hear students’ demands; social media reacts
