Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh condemns police action on CJP protesters
Diljit Dosanjh, a famous Punjabi actor, spoke out against the police for using force on protesters in New Delhi.
The protesters were part of a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who were marching to the Parliament to demand changes in the exam system.
Diljit said the police treated the students badly and that the government should listen to their concerns.
He also mentioned that he has been called 'anti-national' before for supporting farmers' protests.
Many other celebrities have also supported the CJP protest.
The protest started after the Chief Justice of India called the youth 'cockroaches', and it has been going on since June 20.
Diljit Dosanjh condemned the police action against CJP protesters, calling it 'wrong' and urging the government to listen to students' demands.
The protesters were part of the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, which aimed to address issues like paper leaks and irregularities in the exam system.
Diljit recalled facing backlash and legal issues for supporting the farmers' protests in 2020-2021 and acknowledged he might be labeled 'anti-national' again.
The CJP protest has been supported by several celebrities, including Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman, Prakash Raj, Anurag Kashyap, Sonakshi Sinha, Kiran Rao, and Vir Das.
The protest was sparked by a comment from the Chief Justice of India referring to the youth as 'cockroaches' and has been ongoing since June 20.
- Who
- Diljit Dosanjh, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters, police, government authorities
- What
- Diljit Dosanjh condemned police action against CJP protesters and called for the government to listen to students' demands.
- When
- July 21
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The protesters were marching towards Parliament as part of the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' protest, which aims to address issues like paper leaks and irregularities in the exam system.
Protesters and Supporters
Government and Authorities
Police Action
Protesters and Supporters
The police action against protesters was excessive and unjustified.
Government and Authorities
The police action was necessary to maintain law and order.
Government's Response
Protesters and Supporters
The government should listen to the students' demands and address their grievances.
Government and Authorities
The government is taking necessary measures to ensure the integrity of the exam system.
- Date of Protest
- July 21
- Location of Protest
- New Delhi
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Celebrities Supporting the Protest
- Diljit Dosanjh, Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman, Prakash Raj, Anurag Kashyap, Sonakshi Sinha, Kiran Rao, Vir Das
- Activist Involved
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Diljit's Previous Stance
- Diljit had distanced himself from the CJP protest earlier, stating he is an artist, not a politician.