<p>Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is the latest celebrity from the Indian film industry to show her support to the CJP-led student protest. Zinta took to social media on Tuesday to urge activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. Preity appealed to the government to begin a dialogue with the activist and the students who have been protesting.</p><h2>'Heartfelt support to Sonam and students'</h2><p>Preity Zinta took to her X account and wrote, "I hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk and the student bodies so his health does not deteriorate any further ! Please end your fast Sonam. Your health is as important as this fight. You and the students are fighting for the future of India and for our youth. My heartfelt &amp; unwavering support to every student &amp; to Sonam in this fight to uplift &amp; upgrade our educational system. More power to all of you. Jai Hind."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>About the CJP-led student protest</h2><p>Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for over three weeks. He began the fast on June 28, 2026, demanding accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination irregularities. The CJP-led protest has been demanding the resignation of the Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan.&nbsp;</p><p>On Saturday, Sonam was forcibly taken to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, the protest site. On Monday, the CJP-led protest march saw thousands of students and activists marching from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament. What was earlier supposed to be apeaceful protest soon turned violent as police allegedly lathi-charged and used tear gas to disperse the crowd.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/fact-check-was-naseeruddin-shah-in-new-delhi-for-the-jantar-mantar-student-protest-1784630037890">Fact Check: Was Naseeruddin Shah in New Delhi for the student protest?</a></p><h2>Celebrities in support of student protest</h2><p>Several film stars spoke in favour of the student-led protest. Shabana Azmi marched alongside the students during the protest on Monday, as did Prakash Raj. Riteish Deshmukh, Vir Das, Sonakshi Sinha, Diljit Dosanjh, and several others also voiced their support on social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/huma-qureshi-to-riteish-deshmukh-celebrities-back-cjp-led-student-protest-1784629311529">Huma Qureshi to Riteish Deshmukh: Celebrities back CJP led student protest</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shabana Azmi spoke to the media during the march. She said, "All of us who are here, have come for a peaceful protest, to exercise the right granted to us by our country's constitution. Mahatma Gandhi taught us how to conduct a peaceful protest, and we have come here on that very foundation. We have absolutely no intention of causing any kind of violence, and we stand here firmly in that hope."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When asked about the absence of other Bollywood celebrities at the protest march, Shabana responded, "You are only worried about the fact that Bollywood celebrities are not present at the March. You don’t worry about the absence of industrialists, all the businessmen. When you ask these questions, you are sidelining the cause and creating unnecessary controversy. You should support those who are marching for this cause, rather than diluting the matter."</p>

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has voiced her support for activist Sonam Wangchuk and the CJP-led student protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities. In a post on social media, Zinta appealed to Wangchuk—who has been on a hunger strike since June 28, 2026—to end his fast for his health.

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is the latest celebrity from the Indian film industry to show her support to the CJP-led student protest. Zinta took to social media on Tuesday to urge activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. Preity appealed to the government to begin a dialogue with the activist and the students who have been protesting. 'Heartfelt support to Sonam and students' Preity Zinta took to her X account and wrote, "I hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk and the student bodies so his health does not deteriorate any further ! Please end your fast Sonam. Your health is as important as this fight. You and the students are fighting for the future of India and for our youth. My heartfelt & unwavering support to every student & to Sonam in this fight to uplift & upgrade our educational system. More power to all of you. Jai Hind." About the CJP-led student protest Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for over three weeks. He began the fast on June 28, 2026, demanding accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination irregularities. The CJP-led protest has been demanding the resignation of the Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan. On Saturday, Sonam was forcibly taken to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, the protest site. On Monday, the CJP-led protest march saw thousands of students and activists marching from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament. What was earlier supposed to be apeaceful protest soon turned violent as police allegedly lathi-charged and used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Also read: Fact Check: Was Naseeruddin Shah in New Delhi for the student protest? Celebrities in support of student protest Several film stars spoke in favour of the student-led protest. Shabana Azmi marched alongside the students during the protest on Monday, as did Prakash Raj. Riteish Deshmukh, Vir Das, Sonakshi Sinha, Diljit Dosanjh, and several others also voiced their support on social media. Also read: Huma Qureshi to Riteish Deshmukh: Celebrities back CJP led student protest Shabana Azmi spoke to the media during the march. She said, "All of us who are here, have come for a peaceful protest, to exercise the right granted to us by our country's constitution. Mahatma Gandhi taught us how to conduct a peaceful protest, and we have come here on that very foundation. We have absolutely no intention of causing any kind of violence, and we stand here firmly in that hope." When asked about the absence of other Bollywood celebrities at the protest march, Shabana responded, "You are only worried about the fact that Bollywood celebrities are not present at the March. You don’t worry about the absence of industrialists, all the businessmen. When you ask these questions, you are sidelining the cause and creating unnecessary controversy. You should support those who are marching for this cause, rather than diluting the matter."

<p>Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has voiced her support for activist Sonam Wangchuk and the CJP-led student protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities. In a post on social media, Zinta appealed to Wangchuk—who has been on a hunger strike since June 28, 2026—to end his fast for his health.</p>

Preity Zinta backs Sonam Wangchuk and CJP student protests, urges activist to end fast

<p>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were released hours after they were taken into custody by police during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Police took Rahul Gandhi to Chhatrasal Stadium along with other senior Congress leaders and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to Mandir Marg police station, where senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited to show solidarity with the protesters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The BJP strongly criticised the Congress leaders' protest, with party president Nitin Nabin condemning Rahul Gandhi's conduct outside the Prime Minister's residence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Rahul Gandhi's conduct outside the PM's residence was certainly unfortunate. It is a black day in the history of Indian politics," said BJP chief Nitin Nabin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-akhilesh-yadav-detained-during-sit-in-outside-prime-minister-residence-1784640947559"><strong>Watch | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained during sit-in outside prime minister residence</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After her release, the Wayanad MP defended the Congress's decision to hold a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence, saying, "we have reached a place where the government never expected" because the government does not allow discussion in Parliament.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“When we want to hold a sit-in protest to raise our voice against injustice, permission for that is not granted,” she added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Congress also reiterated its demands shortly after the senior leaders were released, accusing the Modi government of police brutality and describing its actions as "anti-democratic".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a post on X, the Congress listed its demands, saying, "Dharmendra Pradhan must resign. The FIRs filed against students following yesterday's protest must be withdrawn immediately".</p><p>"A concrete discussion on the exam paper leak must be held in," it added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Delhi Police detained 70 people on July 20 after violence broke out during the CJP protest. Police arrested them for allegedly disturbing public order and released them on bail on Tuesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Police have so far registered six FIRs in connection with the clashes and vandalism during the protest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh accused the Congress of hijacking the student movement and colluding with the ruling BJP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Also very interesting: the same Delhi Police that was not allowing CJP to move even 100 metres towards Parliament, allowed Rahul Gandhi to reach right outside PM Residence!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do we need any more evidence that Congress-BJP is one unit?," former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said in a post on X.</p>

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others were released after being detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Delhi Police released 70 protesters detained during the CJP march.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were released hours after they were taken into custody by police during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday. Police took Rahul Gandhi to Chhatrasal Stadium along with other senior Congress leaders and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taken to Mandir Marg police station, where senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited to show solidarity with the protesters. The BJP strongly criticised the Congress leaders' protest, with party president Nitin Nabin condemning Rahul Gandhi's conduct outside the Prime Minister's residence. "Rahul Gandhi's conduct outside the PM's residence was certainly unfortunate. It is a black day in the history of Indian politics," said BJP chief Nitin Nabin. Also Read: Watch | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained during sit-in outside prime minister residence After her release, the Wayanad MP defended the Congress's decision to hold a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence, saying, "we have reached a place where the government never expected" because the government does not allow discussion in Parliament. “When we want to hold a sit-in protest to raise our voice against injustice, permission for that is not granted,” she added. The Congress also reiterated its demands shortly after the senior leaders were released, accusing the Modi government of police brutality and describing its actions as "anti-democratic". In a post on X, the Congress listed its demands, saying, "Dharmendra Pradhan must resign. The FIRs filed against students following yesterday's protest must be withdrawn immediately". "A concrete discussion on the exam paper leak must be held in," it added. Delhi Police detained 70 people on July 20 after violence broke out during the CJP protest. Police arrested them for allegedly disturbing public order and released them on bail on Tuesday. Police have so far registered six FIRs in connection with the clashes and vandalism during the protest. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh accused the Congress of hijacking the student movement and colluding with the ruling BJP. "Also very interesting: the same Delhi Police that was not allowing CJP to move even 100 metres towards Parliament, allowed Rahul Gandhi to reach right outside PM Residence! Do we need any more evidence that Congress-BJP is one unit?," former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said in a post on X.

<p>Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others were released after being detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Delhi Police released 70 protesters detained during the CJP march.</p>

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka released after detention outside PM's residence, vow to fight on

<p>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was forcibly removed from a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on Tuesday and was taken away in a Delhi Police bus.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yadav had joined Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior leaders in the demonstration over police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament a day earlier.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Opposition leaders also demanded accountability over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned earlier in the day following repeated disruptions over allegations of police brutality and the NEET paper leak issue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following Yadav's detention, a video surfaced on social media showing him sitting in the front seat of a Delhi Police bus. In the video, Yadav is heard asking the driver, "Kaha le jaa rahe ho police bhai" (Where are you taking us, police brother?). The driver responds, "Pata nahi vo to sir bataenge" (I don't know, the seniors will tell).</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">दिल्ली में छात्रों का समर्थन कर रहें माननीय राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री अखिलेश यादव जी को पुलिस द्वारा डिटेन किया जाना अति निंदनीय है।<br><br>लोकतंत्र की है हत्यारी <br>भाजपा सरकार अत्याचारी <a href="https://t.co/nUFE3gwr7l">pic.twitter.com/nUFE3gwr7l</a></p>&mdash; Samajwadi Party (@samajwadiparty) <a href="https://x.com/samajwadiparty/status/2079559822345904335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Earlier in the day, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister accused the ruling BJP of using excessive force against students and questioned, "Is this the goal of developed India?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-akhilesh-yadav-detained-during-sit-in-outside-prime-minister-residence-1784640947559"><strong>Watch | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained during sit-in outside prime minister residence</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to the media in the Parliament complex on Tuesday, Yadav said the BJP government had treated students with barbarity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Students have sustained head injuries and required stitches; bones in their hands and legs have been broken," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The development came as Opposition parties stepped up protests against the government over alleged police brutality against students and demanded accountability over the NEET paper leak.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal also visited Jantar Mantar earlier in the day and accused the Narendra Modi-led government of "brutally" attacking unarmed students during their march towards Parliament over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to reporters at Jantar Mantar, Kejriwal said protesters had marched peacefully when Delhi Police used force against them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The Modi government attacked these children with extreme brutality. These children were unarmed; they had no weapons, no sticks, no batons--nothing at all. They were peacefully heading toward Parliament. They were brutally lathi-charged. Several children suffered head injuries, while many others had their bones broken--their hands and legs were fractured. Modi Ji has attacked these children with immense cruelty," Kejriwal said.</p>

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was detained by Delhi Police after joining Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders in a sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence over alleged police brutality against students and the NEET UG 2026 paper leak.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was forcibly removed from a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on Tuesday and was taken away in a Delhi Police bus. Yadav had joined Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior leaders in the demonstration over police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament a day earlier. The Opposition leaders also demanded accountability over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned earlier in the day following repeated disruptions over allegations of police brutality and the NEET paper leak issue. Following Yadav's detention, a video surfaced on social media showing him sitting in the front seat of a Delhi Police bus. In the video, Yadav is heard asking the driver, "Kaha le jaa rahe ho police bhai" (Where are you taking us, police brother?). The driver responds, "Pata nahi vo to sir bataenge" (I don't know, the seniors will tell).

<p>SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was detained by Delhi Police after joining Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders in a sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence over alleged police brutality against students and the NEET UG 2026 paper leak.</p>

Watch | 'Kaha le jaa rahe ho police bhai?': Akhilesh Yadav detained outside PM's residence

<p>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were forcibly removed from a sit-in protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday after they refused to end the demonstration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Congress leaders were protesting against the police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament a day earlier. They were also demanding accountability over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While being detained by Delhi Police, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “They are cowards. They are scared. We are not scared of them. They are scared of us.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Several other Congress leaders and workers were also detained as police dispersed the demonstrators.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The development came after Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh met Rahul Gandhi during the Congress protest at Lok Kalyan Marg. Singh later accused the Congress leader of going back on his word and called his conduct "unfortunate and contrary to every norm of democracy".</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video captures Delhi Police personnel trying to take opposition leader Rahul Gandhi away from protest site near PM Modi’s residence<br><br>Video: <a href="https://x.com/INCIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@INCIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/HX0lWdzbbs">pic.twitter.com/HX0lWdzbbs</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2079561558360011137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Jitendra Singh says Rahul Gandhi changed demands</h2><p>In a post on X, Singh said Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, suddenly began a sit-in near Akbar Road along with their supporters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The minister said the government sent him and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to speak with the leaders, considering their seniority. He said he requested Rahul Gandhi to end the protest as the location was not meant for demonstrations and the sit-in was causing inconvenience to the public.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to Singh, Rahul Gandhi initially demanded that Parliament discuss all issues related to NEET and the associated agitation. He allegedly said he would immediately end the protest if the government agreed to the demand.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Within a few moments, after taking permission from the government's top leadership, Shri Rahul Gandhi was assured that his demand has been accepted, and the government is ready to discuss in Parliament all issues related to NEET and the associated movement," the Union Minister said.</p><p>Singh claimed that Rahul Gandhi later added another demand, seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"When this information was conveyed to Shri Rahul Gandhi, he said that he would not agree to this alone but also sought assurance for the resignation of the Union Education Minister," he added.</p><p><br>Earlier, Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over police action against protesters during their march to Parliament. He urged people who believe in justice for students to join the Congress protest near the Prime Minister's residence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"An attack on students is an attack on every Indian family. PM Modi believes he can get away without answers, without consequences. He cannot. Not this time. I appeal to every patriotic Indian who believes our students deserve justice - join us in a dharna in front of the Prime Minister's residence. The voice of India's students will not be ignored," Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.</p>

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were detained by Delhi Police during a sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Union Minister Jitendra Singh accused the Congress leader of changing his demands over the NEET issue.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were forcibly removed from a sit-in protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday after they refused to end the demonstration. The Congress leaders were protesting against the police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament a day earlier. They were also demanding accountability over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. While being detained by Delhi Police, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “They are cowards. They are scared. We are not scared of them. They are scared of us.” Several other Congress leaders and workers were also detained as police dispersed the demonstrators. The development came after Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh met Rahul Gandhi during the Congress protest at Lok Kalyan Marg. Singh later accused the Congress leader of going back on his word and called his conduct "unfortunate and contrary to every norm of democracy".

<p>Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were detained by Delhi Police during a sit-in near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Union Minister Jitendra Singh accused the Congress leader of changing his demands over the NEET issue.</p>

Watch | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained during sit-in outside prime minister residence

<p>The Uttarakhand High Court on Tuesday (July 21) questioned the Uttarakhand Police's decision to detain Uttarakhand Parivartan Party chief Prabhat Dhyani after he indicated on social media that he would join the youth-led protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Bench comprising Justices Ravindra Maithani and Siddhartha Sah criticised the state government's action and observed that it appeared to have engaged in hooliganism.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It is gundagardi (hooliganism) ... What is the lawful direction (did Dhyani disobey to detain him), sir? What is the lawful direction to your police officer? 'You don't go to Delhi, you don't go to join the march'?" remarked Justice Maithani, as per Live Law.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-amit-shah-must-resign-says-rahul-gandhi-holds-protest-outside-pm-s-residence-along-with-several-congress-leaders-1784631100893"><strong>Modi, Amit Shah must resign, says Rahul Gandhi, holds protest outside PM's residence along with several Congress leaders</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bench expressed strong displeasure over the police action during the hearing.</p><p>“What are you doing in this country? Are you here to protect the government's image or individuals' constitutional rights? The way the police is behaving is absurd!” the court remarked, Live Law reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Police detained Dhyani at Rishikesh Railway Station that evening while he was travelling to Delhi. His associate, Lal Mani, later approached the High Court with a petition seeking his release and challenging the legality of his detention.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The court's observations came a day after the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march over alleged NEET UG irregularities and demands for wider education reforms led to clashes in the national capital.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on Wednesday a public interest litigation alleging that Delhi Police used excessive force against protesters during the Parliament March.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The matter came before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. The petitioner's counsel sought urgent listing, saying the plea raised serious concerns over the alleged use of excessive force against protesters taking part in the march.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Responding to the request, the bench remarked, "Don't drag the Court into all this," but agreed to list the matter for hearing on Wednesday.</p>

The Uttarakhand High Court questioned the legality of UPP leader Prabhat Dhyani's detention while he was heading to Delhi to join the CJP Parliament march and criticised the police action as "gundagardi".

The Uttarakhand High Court on Tuesday (July 21) questioned the Uttarakhand Police's decision to detain Uttarakhand Parivartan Party chief Prabhat Dhyani after he indicated on social media that he would join the youth-led protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. A Bench comprising Justices Ravindra Maithani and Siddhartha Sah criticised the state government's action and observed that it appeared to have engaged in hooliganism. "It is gundagardi (hooliganism) ... What is the lawful direction (did Dhyani disobey to detain him), sir? What is the lawful direction to your police officer? 'You don't go to Delhi, you don't go to join the march'?" remarked Justice Maithani, as per Live Law. Also Read: Modi, Amit Shah must resign, says Rahul Gandhi, holds protest outside PM's residence along with several Congress leaders The bench expressed strong displeasure over the police action during the hearing. “What are you doing in this country? Are you here to protect the government's image or individuals' constitutional rights? The way the police is behaving is absurd!” the court remarked, Live Law reported. Police detained Dhyani at Rishikesh Railway Station that evening while he was travelling to Delhi. His associate, Lal Mani, later approached the High Court with a petition seeking his release and challenging the legality of his detention. The court's observations came a day after the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march over alleged NEET UG irregularities and demands for wider education reforms led to clashes in the national capital. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on Wednesday a public interest litigation alleging that Delhi Police used excessive force against protesters during the Parliament March. The matter came before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. The petitioner's counsel sought urgent listing, saying the plea raised serious concerns over the alleged use of excessive force against protesters taking part in the march. Responding to the request, the bench remarked, "Don't drag the Court into all this," but agreed to list the matter for hearing on Wednesday.

<p>The Uttarakhand High Court questioned the legality of UPP leader Prabhat Dhyani's detention while he was heading to Delhi to join the CJP Parliament march and criticised the police action as "gundagardi".</p>

'This is gundagardi': Uttarakhand HC questions detention of UPP leader heading to join CJP protest

<p>As the protest at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the NEET exam paper leak rages on, many prominent film celebrities have spoken out in support of the movement led by Cockroach Janta Party and condemned the hard police crackdown on demonstrators in the capital on Monday, July 20.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A day after violent confrontation on the streets of Delhi, several actors and singers have backed the students and called for dialogue. Here are some of the celebrities who have extended support to the CJP-led protest and condemned police violence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Diljit Dosanjh</h2><p>Punjabi actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh, who had earlier distanced himself from the protest, on Tuesday criticised the police action against students. "Whatever happened is sad. Students should not be treated like this," the singer posted on Instagram on Tuesday morning. Calling the "voice of the people" the "voice of God", Dosanjh urged authorities to "listen to the students' grievances". Pointing out that he was called "anti-national" for speaking out during the farmers' protest, the singer said he had to suffer a lot and "will again be called anti-national".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/people-s-voice-is-god-s-voice-diljit-dosanjh-reacts-to-student-protest-in-delhi-1784619196920">'People's voice is God's voice': Diljit Dosanjh reacts to student protest</a></p><h2>Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh</h2><p>Actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza also expressed solidarity with the protesters and urged that their voices be heard.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We stand in solidarity with the youth of our country. Their voices deserve to be heard - loud, clear, and without fear. They are the heartbeat of our democracy and the true architects of our nation's future. Let us listen, support, and empower them. The energy, courage, and dreams of our young people will shape the India we aspire to build," the couple posted on X.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We stand in solidarity with the youth of our country.<br>Their voices deserve to be heard — loud, clear, and without fear. They are the heartbeat of our democracy and the true architects of our nation’s future.<br>Let us listen, support, and empower them. The energy, courage, and…</p>&mdash; Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://x.com/Riteishd/status/2079249359523500424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Shabana Azmi</h2><p>The veteran actress was the only prominent celebrity at #SansadChalo protest march in New Delhi on Monday. Azmi stressed that the protest was peaceful and rooted in constitutional values. "All of us who are here have come for a peaceful protest, to exercise the right granted to us by our country's Constitution. Mahatma Gandhi taught us how to conduct a peaceful protest, and we have come here on that very foundation. We have absolutely no intention of causing any kind of violence, and we stand here firmly in that hope," she said.</p>

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<p><h2>Prakash Raj</h2><p>A few days back, veteran actor Prakash Raj also spent a day at the Jantar Mantar protest site, showing his solidarity to the protestors and supporting Cockroach Janta Party.</p><p> </p><h2>Huma Qureshi</h2><p>After Monday's action against the protesters, a growing number of celebrities have spoken out against the use of force. Actor Huma Qureshi said the visuals from the protest would stay with her "for a very long time". She said seeing peaceful protesters met with "such brute force and lathis" had left her with "a deep sense of sadness".</p><p> </p></p>

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<h2>Nandita Das</h2><p>Actor and filmmaker Nandita Das said she stood in solidarity with those who believed democracy was strengthened when people could gather, speak, listen and be heard.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Constructive dissent is what keeps a democracy alive," she wrote, adding that she was "in spirit with all those marching peacefully in Delhi for the India we believe in".</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbAN7Rsi_99/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Nandita Das (@nanditadasofficial)</a></p></div></blockquote>
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<h2>Bhumi Pednekar</h2><p>In a detailed post on Instagram, actor Bhumi Pednekar said violence could not be the answer and urged that the focus remain on students affected by gaps in the education system.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Sonakshi Sinha</h2><p>Sinha had extended her support to activist Sonam Wangchuk last week. Since then Sonakshi has been actively sharing posts in support of the CJP protest. Sinha said protesters had continued to stand by their beliefs despite discomfort and challenges. She urged everyone participating in the planned Parliament march on July 20 to continue raising their voices peacefully.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Ishaan Khatter</h2><p>Khatter shared an image from the protest that read as, “Loyalty to the government is not patriotism. Loyalty to the constitution is.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Ishaan Khatter's story

<p>Not just Bollywood, but several actors from south India, too have expressed concern over the violence that took place on Monday in what should have been a peaceful march. Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas took to Instagram and shared, "When the future generation of a nation speaks up, and their voices are met with repressive force, it is the future itself that is being stamped down. It is faith in democracy that is being drained away.<br><br>What did these students do wrong? Did they destroy property? Did they resort to violence? What exactly did they do to deserve this treatment?<br><br>To every person protesting for a just cause, peacefully, in any part of our country, I extend my wholehearted solidarity. The right to dissent is not a threat to democracy; in fact it is one of its foundations."</p>

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<p>Parvathy Thiruvothu shared videos of police crackdown on students protesting, questioning the government's lack of apathy for dialogue.&nbsp;</p>

A growing number of celebrities from the film fraternity have been expressing support and solidarity to the CJP-led protest against the NEET paper leak controversy. From Shabana Azmi to Huma Qureshi to Diljit to Ishaan Khatter- many have spoken in support of students on social media. 

As the protest at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the NEET exam paper leak rages on, many prominent film celebrities have spoken out in support of the movement led by Cockroach Janta Party and condemned the hard police crackdown on demonstrators in the capital on Monday, July 20. A day after violent confrontation on the streets of Delhi, several actors and singers have backed the students and called for dialogue. Here are some of the celebrities who have extended support to the CJP-led protest and condemned police violence. Diljit Dosanjh Punjabi actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh, who had earlier distanced himself from the protest, on Tuesday criticised the police action against students. "Whatever happened is sad. Students should not be treated like this," the singer posted on Instagram on Tuesday morning. Calling the "voice of the people" the "voice of God", Dosanjh urged authorities to "listen to the students' grievances". Pointing out that he was called "anti-national" for speaking out during the farmers' protest, the singer said he had to suffer a lot and "will again be called anti-national". Read: 'People's voice is God's voice': Diljit Dosanjh reacts to student protest Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh Actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza also expressed solidarity with the protesters and urged that their voices be heard. "We stand in solidarity with the youth of our country. Their voices deserve to be heard - loud, clear, and without fear. They are the heartbeat of our democracy and the true architects of our nation's future. Let us listen, support, and empower them. The energy, courage, and dreams of our young people will shape the India we aspire to build," the couple posted on X.

<p>A growing number of celebrities from the film fraternity have been expressing support and solidarity to the CJP-led protest against the NEET paper leak controversy. From Shabana Azmi to Huma Qureshi to Diljit to Ishaan Khatter- many have spoken in support of students on social media.&nbsp;</p>

Voices deserve to be heard, they are the heartbeat of our democracy: Celebrities back CJP led student protest, condemn police crackdown

<p>Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has spoken out about the protest happening in New Delhi, India. On July 20, the protest gained momentum when thousands of students and youngsters began marching towards Parliament. To stop them, Delhi Police reacted aggressively, allegedly beating the protestors brutally. Videos and photos of protestors bleeding and sustaining injuries have gone viral across social media.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Several celebrities have reacted to it, and now Dosanjh has also broken his silence. The Lover singer is known for speaking his views without any curtain, and like always, he has spoken out again with no hidden words.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anurag-kashyap-speaks-out-against-police-action-in-cjp-protest-you-have-to-sell-your-soul-1784607404582">Anurag Kashyap speaks out against police action in CJP protest: Won’t follow this order...'</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Referring to the backlash he faced for speaking during the farmers’ protest in 2024. He also stated that what has happened with the students in India’s capital city should not have happened.</p><p><br>Taking to his Instagram stories, the singer wrote in Punjabi and English, translates into, “What happened today was really sad… Students shouldn’t have been treated this way. I request the authorities to listen to the demands of the students. The voice of the masses is the voice of god.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Still of Diljit Dosanjh

<p>Saying that in the past, he had been called anti-nationalist on many occasions for what he has spoken up and for.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further wrote, “I have been tagged as an anti-nationalist on many occasions. Even now, I will be called an anti-nationalist. After the farmers’ protest, I faced a lot of backlash and legal problems which I can’t even discuss. Rest, god is watching everything. May god bless.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-march-to-delhi-for-mahapanchayat-stopped-at-shambhu-border-why-are-they-protesting-1784616670550">Farmers march to Delhi, stopped at Shambhu border: Why are they protesting?</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Diljit, several celebrities, including Anurag Kashyap, Vir Das, and actor Riteish Deshmukh, have spoken up. They have reacted to the police beating, while calling out other celebrities for remaining silent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Das called out several members of the film industry. He also slammed the action taken on the protest.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can’t wait for the movie about this week in ten years where bro is embedded into the world of youth protesters to save the nation from a deep state nexus of anti-national NEET giving naxals. Infact the only reason the paper was leaked was to throw them off. It wasn’t incompetence…</p>&mdash; Vir Das (@thevirdas) <a href="https://x.com/thevirdas/status/2079420658480738698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Taking to his Instagram, they wrote,''If you’re an Indian live artist. I hope you understand the sheer hypocrisy of not speaking up for young people, and then trying to sell them tickets later. The sheer luxury of being a silent viewer to what an Indian crowd cares about, and then expecting an Indian crowd to be loud and vocal and care about you. <i>Apna apna dekh lo, lekin mere liye pahunch jaana.</i> Doesn’t work. The concert economy in India is built on young people gathering in support. I get that ‘you’re not political’ which is subtext for ‘I’m really comfortable’. I always look at those statements and think, do you buddy. But today humbly, I’d submit to you that this issue isn’t political or partisan anymore. It’s just about the youth now. And you can support them by platforming what they care about. Beyond that, you do you.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Diljit Dosanjh has joined the list of celebrities who have spoken out in support of protestors. 

Actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has spoken out about the protest happening in New Delhi, India. On July 20, the protest gained momentum when thousands of students and youngsters began marching towards Parliament. To stop them, Delhi Police reacted aggressively, allegedly beating the protestors brutally. Videos and photos of protestors bleeding and sustaining injuries have gone viral across social media. Several celebrities have reacted to it, and now Dosanjh has also broken his silence. The Lover singer is known for speaking his views without any curtain, and like always, he has spoken out again with no hidden words. Also read: Anurag Kashyap speaks out against police action in CJP protest: Won’t follow this order...' Referring to the backlash he faced for speaking during the farmers’ protest in 2024. He also stated that what has happened with the students in India’s capital city should not have happened. Taking to his Instagram stories, the singer wrote in Punjabi and English, translates into, “What happened today was really sad… Students shouldn’t have been treated this way. I request the authorities to listen to the demands of the students. The voice of the masses is the voice of god.”

<p>Diljit Dosanjh has joined the list of celebrities who have spoken out in support of protestors, demanding action over the NEET paper leak and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</p>

'People's voice is God's voice': Diljit Dosanjh reacts to student protest in Delhi

<p>Activist Sonam Wangchuk announced on Monday (July 20, 2026) that he would continue his hunger strike unless youth leaders are allowed to meet MPs in parliament; otherwise, they should come to visit him instead at the Delhi hospital where he is currently being treated. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, posted a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing support for the demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political outfit pushing for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation in connection with the NEET-UG exam paper leak controversy.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Day #23<br>I&#39;ll continue my fast........... <a href="https://t.co/rfohA8iMkx">pic.twitter.com/rfohA8iMkx</a></p>&mdash; Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) <a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2079190689976647716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"I will continue my fast (day 23). Seeing the brutality with which peacefully protesting youth are being dealt with, I have decided to continue my fast until the youth leaders are allowed to meet the Parliamentarians at the Sansad Bhawan or I am allowed to meet them here at the hospital," Wangchuk said in the written note, which also contains his signature.</p><p><br>"Hopefully, the government will fix the accountability of the education minister before that. I am touched and moved by how the youth have held on to peace despite provocation, and I appeal to the government and the police to resolve the issue by simply allowing the students to present their grievances before parliament today or tomorrow," the activist from Ladakh added.</p>

Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, posted a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing support for the demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk announced on Monday (July 20, 2026) that he would continue his hunger strike unless youth leaders are allowed to meet MPs in parliament; otherwise, they should come to visit him instead at the Delhi hospital where he is currently being treated. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, posted a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing support for the demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political outfit pushing for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation in connection with the NEET-UG exam paper leak controversy.

<p>Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, posted a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing support for the demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.</p>

Wangchuk announces to continue his fast until youth leaders allowed to meet Parliamentarians

<p>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) alleged on Monday (July 20, 2026) that the Delhi Police "assaulted" Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who is representing the activist at the Parliament March. However, Delhi Police refuted these claims, calling them "false and misleading".</p><p><br>CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated in the post on social media platform X, "Geetanjali ji's hair was pulled by Delhi Police; she was assaulted. A 12-year-old girl's head has been broken. Forty to fifty others have also suffered head injuries. Delhi Police, what is going on!?".</p><h3>Delhi police rejects the claim</h3><p>Reacting to the post, Delhi police rejected these claims and said on X, “False information is being currently circulated on social media regarding the post's claim that an individual named Geetanjali, a 12-year-old girl, was assaulted, had her hair pulled, sustained a head injury, and approximately 40 to 50 other individuals suffered broken heads. This information is false. The claims being circulated in the posts are not true. Please do not spread or amplify false or misleading information.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ALERT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ALERT</a>: GEETANJALI JI’S HAIR PULLED BY DELHI POLICE, ASSAULTED. <br><br>A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL’S HEAD HAS BEEN BROKEN. 40-50 OTHER HEADS BROKEN!<a href="https://x.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a> WHAT IS GOING ON!?</p>&mdash; Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) <a href="https://x.com/SauravDassss/status/2079134643262234644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In another post, Saurav Das again claimed, "To be clear: Sonam Wangchuk's partner, @GitanjaliAngmo's hair was pulled. She was assaulted by the Delhi Police. A brutal crackdown is ongoing at Jantar Mantar."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sansad-chalo-march-sonam-wangchuk-writes-to-safdarjung-hospital-seeking-discharge-to-join-parliament-protest-1784530383766">'Sansad Chalo' march: Sonam Wangchuk writes to Safdarjung Hospital seeking discharge to join parliament protest</a></p><p><br>The Delhi Police clarified that they are managing the demonstration with utmost professionalism, dismissing allegations regarding the use of violence or the detention of protesters. Addressing reports from certain media outlets claiming that sporadic force and arrests occurred at Jantar Mantar, the police issued a statement on X confirming that no such incidents took place.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Some segments from the media have mentioned sporadic use of violence/detentions at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police. It is informed that no such incident has taken place and the protest is being handled professionally," the police statement on X said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"All are requested not to fall prey to any rumour/misgivings, and to assist Delhi Police in maintaining peace and public order at and around the site," it added.</p>

Delhi Police clarified that they are managing the demonstration with utmost professionalism, dismissing allegations regarding the use of violence or the detention of protesters.

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) alleged on Monday (July 20, 2026) that the Delhi Police "assaulted" Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who is representing the activist at the Parliament March. However, Delhi Police refuted these claims, calling them "false and misleading". CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated in the post on social media platform X, "Geetanjali ji's hair was pulled by Delhi Police; she was assaulted. A 12-year-old girl's head has been broken. Forty to fifty others have also suffered head injuries. Delhi Police, what is going on!?". Delhi police rejects the claim Reacting to the post, Delhi police rejected these claims and said on X, “False information is being currently circulated on social media regarding the post's claim that an individual named Geetanjali, a 12-year-old girl, was assaulted, had her hair pulled, sustained a head injury, and approximately 40 to 50 other individuals suffered broken heads. This information is false. The claims being circulated in the posts are not true. Please do not spread or amplify false or misleading information.”

<p>Delhi Police clarified that they are managing the demonstration with utmost professionalism, dismissing allegations regarding the use of violence or the detention of protesters.</p>

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