CJP Protest: Alia Bhatt, R Madhavan, Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi And More Celebs Extend Support To Students

Celebs back CJP protest, condemn police action, demand accountability, education reforms, and protection of student rights nationwide.

Alia Bhatt, R Madhavan, Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi And More Celebs React To Police Action

Celebs expressed their support for the CJP Sansad Chalo protest in Delhi and condemned the use of force against peaceful marchers. Their social media posts raised concerns about student anxiety, access to education, and the need for accountability from authorities. Visuals of police action against demonstrators prompted these reactions, as the film fraternity called for dialogue and systemic reforms. They stressed the importance of addressing issues related to education, student rights, and systemic inequalities impacting the youth. Scroll down to read the full story.

Celebs React To Police Action At CJP Protest

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt has publicly expressed solidarity with students participating in the nationwide Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests regarding the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Rather than joining a physical protest in Mumbai, she broke her silence by posting a heartfelt, emotional note on her official Instagram handle.

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She shared that the events over the past few days had “broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope”. Alia highlighted that behind every student standing their ground is a dream, a family’s hope, and a journey of countless sacrifices.

R Madhavan

R Madhavan expressed his concern about the CJP protest and the violence surrounding it, emphasising that education is crucial for India’s future and every student deserves a fair, transparent, and merit-based system. He condemned exam paper leaks for undermining trust and impacting students’ dreams. Madhavan called on the government to swiftly hold those responsible accountable and to take corrective measures to protect the integrity of education.

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He reassured students not to lose faith in their talent and perseverance despite setbacks. Madhavan praised the peaceful protests for their pursuit of meaningful reforms and urged vigilance against vested interests. He pledged his support for positive change and expressed hope for a stronger future for India, ending with “Jai Hind.”

Kamal Haasan

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has publicly backed the nationwide student agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). In a strongly worded social media post, the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder and Rajya Sabha MP condemned the administration’s heavy-handed response to peaceful student demonstrators, stating that a nation has failed when its youth are met with “barricades and batons instead of answers.”

We should have listened when one child cried.

Instead, we waited until far too many of our children died.

A system where coaching replaces learning, anxiety replaces curiosity, and criminality replaces merit is rotten.

A nation has failed when its children are met with…
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) July 23, 2026

Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi has voiced his response to the core student grievances driving the demonstration. He publicly shared views and solidarity messages regarding the ongoing student unrest.

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Armaan Malik

Singer Armaan Malik shared a powerful message on X, expressing his thoughts on the ongoing situation. He stated, “I don’t think this is just about the students anymore. This has grown into something bigger, something that asks all of us… what kind of country do we want to be?” He emphasised the importance of compassion and unity. His words serve as a call for collective reflection and action towards building a more understanding and inclusive nation.

I don’t think this is just about the students anymore. This has grown into something bigger, something that asks all of us.. what kind of country do we want to be?

I really hope we don’t let this moment pass without choosing empathy over indifference and dialogue over division.
— Armaan Malik (@ArmaanMalik22) July 23, 2026

Karishma Tanna

Karishma Tanna has expressed her support for students through a heartfelt social media post. In her message, she highlights the significance of fairness and transparency in educational processes and encourages hope for a brighter future. Her words serve as an inspiring reminder of the importance of integrity and optimism in shaping the lives of students and the nation’s future.

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Rupali Ganguly

Actress and politician Rupali Ganguly has shared her perspective on the ongoing CJP protests. She stated, “Anti-nationals or politically motivated elements exploit student movements for their own agenda.” She acknowledged that “The demand for justice over paper leaks is valid,” but emphasised that “violence only weakens a legitimate cause.” Rupali urged students to continue their protests peacefully, highlighting the importance of non-violence.

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Vaani Kapoor

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Shatrugan Sinha

Veteran actor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha has strongly condemned the police lathi-charge on youth and student demonstrators during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) “Chalo Sansad” march at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. He publicly backed the movement while expressing intense pride in his daughter, Sonakshi Sinha, for being one of the first major Bollywood celebrities to amplify the students’ demands.

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He called the police action on peaceful youth protesters “condemnable” and stated that the right to protest should not be met with lathis. Appealing to the government, he used the Sanskrit phrase “Vinash kale viprit buddhi” (when one’s destruction comes, their intellect turns upside down) and directly urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene, avoid making it an ego issue, and accept the legitimate demands of Gen Z.

Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha has publicly condemned the police violence against students during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march in New Delhi. Following the high-profile ‘Chalo Sansad’ rally on July 20, 2026, which resulted in clashes, tear gas shelling, and lathi charges, Sinha used her social media platform to heavily criticise the systemic crackdown and support education reformer Sonam Wangchuk.

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On July 21, 2026, Sinha shared stark images of injured student protesters on her Instagram account with the viral caption, “20th July bohot logon ki haddiyaan tooti aur ek POORE DESH ka dil toota. Yaad rakhna.” (On July 20, many people suffered broken bones, and an entire nation’s heart broke. Remember that.)

Aditi Rao Hydari

Aditi Rao Hydari also condemned the events through an Instagram post, stressing that her statement came from a place of humanity rather than politics. “I’m a human being first. I speak not as an actor, but as a living, thinking, feeling responsible citizen of my country. I’m deeply distressed by the violence and the apathy surrounding it. Standing up for those in distress, calling for non-violence, dignity, safety, and space for peaceful, transparent dialogue is not agenda-driven or political—it is human.”

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She further wrote, “I love my country, and I salute every brave person risking their life to protect it. Supporting those who are suffering and honouring those who protect us are not opposing values. They are both rooted in our shared humanity.”

Raghubir Yadav

Veteran actor Raghubir Yadav also voiced his support for the students, sharing an emotional video message on Instagram in which he strongly condemned the alleged police action against the protesters. “I am deeply hurt. I still cannot believe what has happened. The way these innocent children were brutally and mercilessly beaten… I don’t know what to say. These masked men, wearing khaki uniforms and acting under someone’s protection, assaulted these students. The cruelty they displayed will never be forgiven by the universe,” he said.

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Questioning the use of force, Yadav added, “Now what? You’ve beaten them, you’ve hurt them. What was their crime? Go home, collect this month’s salary, feed your own children, and sleep peacefully. But this world will never forgive you.” The actor ended his message with words of solidarity for the protesting students. He said, “Every drop of my blood stands with these children. I salute their courage. Children, I am with you. The courage you have shown gives me hope that you will succeed.”

Nehal Chudasma

Nehal Chudasama actively supported the massive Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests regarding the NEET paper leak and education reforms. She advocated for students demanding accountability and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Nehal utilised her social media presence (like Instagram and Facebook) to raise awareness about the demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. She consistently amplified the students’ calls for clarity, fairness, and structural reforms to the Indian education system.

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What Happened At Jantar Mantar?

The protests at Jantar Mantar, spearheaded by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), have intensified over the past few weeks. It comes after educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike, which has now entered its 25th day. On Monday, students from different parts of the country gathered in New Delhi. They marched towards Parliament as the Monsoon Session commenced. The march was stopped by the Delhi Police, leading to clashes that sparked widespread criticism and debate on social media.

The protesters have been demanding a dialogue with the Central government. They are seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and other alleged irregularities in the examination process. These are followed by 2 more demands.

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