'Will be called anti-national again': Diljit Dosanjh backs CJP protest after students face lathi-charge
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has expressed support for students protesting against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) following a police crackdown. Dosanjh acknowledged he expects to be labeled 'anti-national' for his stance, citing similar backlash he faced during previous farmers' protests.
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After distancing himself from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest earlier, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has now voiced support for the students following the Delhi Police's use of lathi-charge, tear gas to disperse thousands of students and youth activists during the CJP-led protest march to Parliament on Monday, July 20.'What happened today was very wrong'The Main Vaapas Aaunga star took to Instagram to show support for the students. He wrote, “Aj Jo hoyea Baut Maada Hoyea.. Students Naal Edan Treat Nhi Hona Chaida c.. Mai Authorities Nu Request Karda Ke Students Dian Demands Nu sunn Leya Javey.. Lokan Di Avaaz Rab Di Avaaz Hundi Aa...(What happened today was very wrong. Students should not have been treated like this. I request the authorities to listen to the students' demands.
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