Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Diljit Dosanjh Supports Students After Chaotic Protest
On July 20, thousands of students protested in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
They were demanding changes in the education system and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
The protest turned chaotic with police using tear gas and batons.
Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh supported the students and said they should not have been treated this way.
He also mentioned that he might be called anti-national for speaking out, just like he was during the farmers' protest.
Other celebrities like Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Swara Bhasker, Abhay Deol, Ratna Pathak Shah, Zeenat Aman, Rubina Dilaik, Sonakshi Sinha, and Anurag Kashyap also joined the protest.
Thousands of students protested in Delhi on July 20 over education reforms and NEET irregularities.
The protest turned chaotic with police using tear gas and lathi-charge.
Diljit Dosanjh supported the students and criticized the treatment they received.
Dosanjh mentioned he might be labeled anti-national again for speaking out.
Celebrities like Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Swara Bhasker, Abhay Deol, Ratna Pathak Shah, Zeenat Aman, Rubina Dilaik, Sonakshi Sinha, and Anurag Kashyap also joined the protest.
- Who
- Protesting students, Diljit Dosanjh, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Swara Bhasker, Abhay Deol, Ratna Pathak Shah, Zeenat Aman, Rubina Dilaik, Sonakshi Sinha, Anurag Kashyap, CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke
- What
- Protest over education reforms and NEET irregularities
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To demand education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim excessive force was used by police, including tear gas and lathi-charge.
Government's Perspective
Government maintains that force was necessary to maintain law and order.
Education Reforms
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters demand immediate education reforms and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Government's Perspective
Government argues that reforms are being considered but need time and proper procedure.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Main Demands
- Education reforms, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Security Measures
- Heightened security, tear gas, lathi-charge
- Supporting Celebrities
- Diljit Dosanjh, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma, Swara Bhasker, Abhay Deol, Ratna Pathak Shah, Zeenat Aman, Rubina Dilaik, Sonakshi Sinha, Anurag Kashyap
Sources
'I'll Be Called Anti-National Again': Diljit Dosanjh Backs Students After CJP Protest Turns Chaotic In Delhi
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