New Delhi | Updated: July 2, 2026
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has distanced himself from the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, saying he is an artiste and not a politician.
During a recent Instagram Live session, a fan asked Diljit about the CJP protest. Responding to the question, Diljit said he was not aware of the agitation and made it clear that he preferred to stay away from protests and political issues.
“Bro mujhe door hi rakho protest se jaisi cheezon se. Bro, I am an artiste. Main thodi na neta hoon. Sara kuch life main kabhi nahi theek ho sakta. Iss duniya main saara kuch nahi theek ho sakta,” Diljit said.
He also quoted a line from the Guru Granth Sahib: “Nanak dukhiya sab sansar, so sukhia jis naam adhaar.”
Diljit’s remarks come at a time when the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar continues to draw public attention. However, the singer-actor clearly stated that he does not wish to associate himself with the movement or comment on political matters.
On the work front, Diljit was last seen in Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, a partition-era drama set during the India-Pakistan Partition. The film also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari and Vedang Raina and has emerged as one of the surprise box-office successes of 2026.
Diljit is currently on his Aura Tour 2026, performing across different countries.
Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janata Party has been staging a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over repeated examination paper leaks and alleged irregularities in examination and recruitment processes.
The latest phase of the protest has drawn students and supporters from several states. Protesters are seeking greater transparency and accountability in exams and recruitments.
The agitation also received support after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk joined it through a hunger strike, which has entered its fifth day.
