Mukesh Khanna says CJP doesn't represent students or Gen Z
Actor Mukesh Khanna has criticized protesters associated with the 'Cockroach Janta Party,' claiming they do not represent genuine students or the youth of India. His comments follow similar remarks by Kangana Ranaut regarding the language used during protests over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Why it matters
The controversy reflects deep political polarization in India regarding student activism and the discourse surrounding government accountability.
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the recent Gen Z protests, reacting to the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and backing criticism over the alleged use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The actor described some protesters as "cockroaches" and alleged that they did not represent genuine students. His comments come days after actress-politician Kangana Ranaut sparked a row by referring to some protesters as "gutter chhaap" and condemning the language used during the demonstrations and on social media.In a video shared on Instagram, Mukesh said that although he is currently outside India, he has been closely following developments through social media platforms.Says protesters do not represent studentsReferring to the agitation linked to the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, Mukesh claimed that those seen using abusive language were not genuine students."Is waqt main India se bahar hoon, lekin Reels, Instagram aur YouTube…
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