Cinema VinesIndian stand‑up comedian and actor Anubhav Singh Bassi took to Instagram Stories to voice his support for the student‑led protests that have taken place across the country over the past few days. Bassi praised what he described as the sharpness and creativity of Generation Z, calling them a generation that “has grown up knowing their rights” and “is not easily manipulated.” He highlighted the protests in Delhi, where police reportedly lathi‑charged students and fired tear gas, and he urged the public to approach the young demonstrators with empathy rather than apathy.
The actor’s post featured a photograph from the Chalo Sansad march that occurred on Monday in Delhi. In the image, a police officer can be seen wielding a lathi while a female protestor stands her ground, shielding other demonstrators. Bassi’s caption praised the protesters’ determination and creativity, noting that they can write a rap in two hours and produce a meme in ten minutes. He added that “they are really sharp” and that the generation “has grown up knowing about their rights.”
According to Delhi officials, the Monday protest—organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)—was marked by unruly, aggressive, and violent behaviour. Despite repeated warnings and lawful orders, the demonstrators refused to disperse and deliberately violated prohibitory orders. Protesters, however, claim that Delhi Police targeted them indiscriminately, resulting in several injuries on their side. Video footage on social media shows police lathi‑charging students and using tear gas, while protesters allege that civilians in non‑uniformed clothing also attacked them.
The CJP‑led student protest has been ongoing for nearly a month at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Activist Sonam Wangchuk and other students have joined the movement, which has included hunger strikes and other forms of civil disobedience. The protests centre on the NEET controversy, with students demanding that the national medical entrance exam be re‑examined and that their concerns be addressed. Bassi’s message of solidarity underscores the growing influence of Gen Z in shaping public discourse and pushing for policy changes.
