Cinema VinesYo Yo Honey Singh, the popular Indian rapper, used his Instagram platform to show support for a student protest led by the Centre for Youth and Politics (CJP) in Delhi. The demonstration, which began on Monday, escalated into violence after Delhi Police allegedly used lathi‑charge, tear gas and force against the students. In the wake of the confrontation, several celebrities joined the chorus of solidarity, including Shabana Azmi, Riteish Deshmukh, Vir Das and Sonakshi Sinha. Singh’s post came at a time when the protest was demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak, justice for students affected by examination irregularities and broader education reforms.
In a heartfelt message, Singh wrote, “Youth of India is immortal.” He followed this with a statement announcing that he would postpone the teaser for his upcoming track “Moonlight” for a few days, citing “sentiments of the country and youth of India.” The rapper added, “Bholenath Shakti Do Inn Bachho Ko. Jai Hind.” The teaser, originally slated for release on Tuesday, was delayed as Singh expressed his solidarity with the students and the broader youth movement.
Other artists also voiced their support for the protest. Diljit Dosanjh posted a message on Instagram condemning the treatment of students, urging authorities to listen to their demands and recalling his own experience of being labelled “anti‑national” during the farmers’ protest. He said, “What happened today was very wrong. Students should not have been treated like this. I request the authorities to listen to the students’ demands. The voice of the people is the voice of God.”
The CJP‑led march began at Jantar Mantar and moved towards Parliament, with participants demanding reforms in the education sector. The protest drew widespread attention from the media and the public, prompting several high‑profile figures to use their social media presence to back the students’ cause. Singh’s decision to postpone his teaser release highlights the growing intersection between entertainment and activism in India’s contemporary political landscape.
