Celebs condemn lathi-charge on students:Salman’s brother-in-law Aayush calls it ‘heartbreaking’; Bhumi Pednekar, Anurag Kashyap also express displeasure

Many eminent Bollywood celebrities including Sonu Sood, Anurag Kashyap, Aayush Sharma, Huma Qureshi, and Bhumi Pednekar have criticised the police lathi-charge on students during the Parliament march of ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Bollywood actor and Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, Aayush Sharma, reacting to the protest march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament, said that the true identity of a healthy democracy is not just the vote, but the voice of every citizen. According to him, whether it’s students or any citizen of the country, when they express their views, they should be heard, not suppressed. Aayush Sharma said that the government has finally listened to the voice of the students, which is a positive sign for the democratic system. However, he also expressed sorrow that many students had to face tear gas and lathi-charge during the protest. He said that it is concerning that the youth had to go through such circumstances to convey their demands to the government. Actor Sonu Sood wrote on social media, ‘Our students need embracing hands, not lathis.’ Anurag questioned the police action Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap wrote on Instagram Story, To wear a uniform, one has to bargain with their soul, their humanity, everything. Didn’t know that. Is there any policeman in this country who can stand up and say, ‘I will not obey this order, because it is wrong?’ Huma Qureshi called the lathi-charge tragic Huma Qureshi wrote on her Instagram, Today’s pictures will remain in my mind for a long time. I was very saddened to see such brutality and the use of batons on peaceful protestors. This could certainly have been handled with more patience, listening to people, and dialogue. “`html She further wrote, We, the people of India, have elected this government, and today we all need to ask questions and expect accountability. We are a very large and diverse country. It is not necessary that we agree on every issue, but we can certainly agree that every citizen’s voice should be heard with respect before force is used. Huma concluded by saying that she respects every student and citizen who has decided to stand up for their beliefs peacefully. Jai Hind.” Actress Bhumi Pednekar wrote in an Instagram post, ‘Violence is not the solution.’ “` Bhumi Pednekar said – Violence is not the solution Bhumi said that it is the country’s duty towards its youth to ensure that movements do not turn violent and do not deviate from their purpose. She also said that democracies are built through dialogue. Bhumi also demanded reforms in the education system and raised issues like paper leaks, exam failures, lack of equal opportunities, shortage of teachers, and pressure on students, which need attention.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav also opposed violence, writing on his X account, I am neither a supporter of BJP nor Congress, but what is happening with the students is completely wrong. The students who came forward with their legitimate problems should not have faced violence. Their concerns should be heard and appropriate action should be taken. Clash between protesters and police The Cockroach Janta Party marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament on Monday. During the protest, which lasted from 8 AM to 5 PM, there were several clashes between protesters and police. In the protest that started at 8 AM, at 10 AM, protesters broke through barricades and marched towards Parliament. The activists reached near Parliament via Jantar Mantar, Sansad Marg, Janpath Chauraha, War Memorial, Kartavya Path, and Vijay Chowk. They tried to enter Parliament, after which Parliament’s security was increased, and the main gate was closed. Police fired tear gas shells. Pictures of stone-pelting also emerged late in the evening. More than 50 policemen and an equal number of protesters were injured in this. CJP alleged that the police lathi-charged and fired tear gas shells at unarmed activists. During this, photos of many people being injured emerged. Read the full news here….
Pictures of protesters from near the Parliament House Read this news also… Diljit Dosanjh criticises lath-charge on students: Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj join CJP protest; Kangana and Hema Malini strongly oppose, say ‘They are creating chaos’ Bollywood has split into two factions over the ongoing CJP movement in Delhi regarding irregularities in the NEET exam and education reforms. On one hand, senior artists like Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister by taking to the streets, while on the other hand, BJP MPs Kangana Ranaut and Hema Malini have called this protest wrong. Read the full news here.