Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Leftist Journalists Justify Assault on Non-Left Reporters at CJP Protest
During a protest in New Delhi, some journalists were attacked by a mob.
The protest was about education issues, but some people were shouting bad things and even hitting the journalists.
Some other journalists on social media said it was okay because they thought the attacked journalists were spreading bad information.
But many people think it's wrong to attack anyone, especially journalists who are just doing their job.
The police had to step in to help some journalists.
It's important to remember that everyone should be safe and able to do their job without being hurt.
A video shows protesters at the CJP protest attacking and manhandling an ABP News reporter.
Leftist journalists like Arfa Khanum Sherwani and Vijaita Singh justified the attack, blaming the journalists for spreading 'hate' and 'Modi propaganda'.
The protest was initially about the NEET paper leak and seeking the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
OpIndia journalist Anurag Mishra was also heckled by protesters for asking critical questions.
Police intervention was required in some incidents to rescue journalists from the mob.
- Who
- Protesters at the CJP protest and leftist journalists
- What
- Assault and manhandling of non-left journalists covering the protest
- When
- Early June 2026, with the video regaining virality on 19th-20th July 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Protesters and leftist journalists justified the attack, blaming the journalists for spreading 'hate' and 'Modi propaganda'
- Date of Incident
- Early June 2026
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest Focus
- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak
- Journalist Affected
- ABP News reporter and OpIndia journalist Anurag Mishra
- Key Figures Involved
- Arfa Khanum Sherwani (The Wire), Vijaita Singh (The Hindu), Kunal Kamra
- Slogans Raised
- Godi Media Go Back!, Azadi-Azadi
- Police Intervention
- Yes, in some incidents