Bollywood Stars React to Violence During Chalo Sansad Protest in Delhi

The Chalo Sansad march in Delhi turned violent, leading to injuries among students and police. Bollywood stars, including Arijit Singh, condemned the violence on social media, calling for accountability from leaders. The protest aimed to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following a NEET exam paper leak. Amidst the chaos, Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorated during his hunger strike, prompting a court order for medical care. Many celebrities have voiced their support for the protesting youth, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 21, 2026, 19:24 IST

Violence Erupts During Chalo Sansad March

On Monday, the Chalo Sansad march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi escalated into violence, resulting in injuries to both students and police due to lathi charges and aggressive crowd behavior. This protest aimed to call for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET exam paper leak incident. Images and videos from Jantar Mantar quickly circulated on social media, prompting strong reactions from various Bollywood figures.

Arijit Singh Speaks Out Against Violence

Arijit Singh condemns violence amid Chalo Sansad march

Arijit Singh took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his outrage over the protest visuals from Delhi. He tweeted, “Man, now they're killing students here, you people. Aren't you ashamed!!?? Hello Neta, Mantri !! What's going on, bro!! Have you started thinking of yourselves as gods or what? Everything will be remembered! Har har Mahadev! Remember The Only Constant Is Change!”

He further criticized the violence against students, stating, “wow!! Checking videos of Human beings in uniform behaving like goons.”

Details of the Protest and Police Response

What happened at Jantar Mantar?

Reports indicate that the CJP's march towards Parliament turned chaotic, with the Delhi Police stating that over 118 officers were injured during the confrontations. Approximately 60 protesters also suffered injuries. Authorities have filed five FIRs related to the violence, stone-pelting, and vandalism, and are reviewing more than 250 videos to identify those responsible.

Health Update on Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk health update

In related news, the Delhi High Court has directed Sonam Wangchuk to follow the medical advice provided by doctors at Medanta Hospital, ordering his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to the facility of his choice. Wangchuk was hospitalized after losing over 9 kg during his hunger strike, which began on June 28, and his health had reportedly worsened.

Support from Bollywood Celebrities

Bollywood celebrities stand in solidarity with protesting youth

In addition to Arijit Singh, several other celebrities including Shabana Azmi, Sonakshi Sinha, Dia Mirza, Imran Khan, Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Bajwa, Huma Qureshi, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, and Rohit Saraf have shown their support for the protesting students via social media.