Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has publicly questioned Bollywood celebrities who showed support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The actor, known for his straightforward views, said public figures should do proper research before speaking on any issue.
Speaking on a podcast with Nidhi Vasandani, Oberoi said celebrities have a big responsibility because people listen to them and follow what they say. He made it clear that he would never support any protest without knowing the full facts.
Oberoi Questions Celebrities Over Protest Support
Suresh Oberoi said celebrities should find out who is actually behind any protest before they decide to support it publicly. He asked a simple question that got everyone’s attention.
“Are they all NEET students, or are there politicians, people throwing stones or people creating a ruckus? Until you know, how can you become so vocal? If I don’t know about something, I won’t speak about it.”
The veteran actor stressed that being a public figure comes with responsibility. He said the world listens to celebrities and follows what they say, so they should be careful before sharing their views.
Oberoi also pointed out that there might be people with different motives at the protests. He questioned whether everyone present was actually a student or if there were politicians and troublemakers mixed in.
Oberoi Questions Funding and Foreign Involvement
Suresh Oberoi also raised questions about where the money for the protests was coming from. He said he had read reports about funding and foreign involvement in the demonstrations.
“How many stories are coming out, where is the funding coming from, who is getting it? You read about it every day. There are even names of actors who are taking funding money.”
He referred to a US Embassy advisory that was issued on July 17, 2026, warning American citizens about possible disruptions in central Delhi on July 20 and 21. Oberoi said this showed that foreign agencies knew about the protests beforehand.
The actor said he had heard and read about foreigners being involved in the protests. He pointed out that the US Embassy had warned its citizens to stay away from certain areas in Delhi.
‘My Job is Acting, Not Activism’
Suresh Oberoi made it very clear that he does not support violent protests. He said he would never participate in any protest because his job is acting, not activism.
“I will never go for any protest. My job is acting, so I will act. What is the point of becoming an activist?”
He also criticised people who use violence during protests. Oberoi said there are proper ways to demand things and violence is not acceptable.
“Overnight, you want to become a star, so you throw stones and become one. It is absolutely ridiculous that you are hitting the police. You should not do that.”
The actor said he does not like violent methods and believes there are established ways to raise concerns.
Which Bollywood Celebrities Supported the CJP Protest?
Several Bollywood stars publicly supported the CJP protests at Jantar Mantar. Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj visited the protest site and addressed the crowd. Sonakshi Sinha, Sonu Sood, Vir Das, Dia Mirza, Soha Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh and Huma Qureshi also expressed their support publicly.
Swara Bhasker, Soni Razdan, Zeenat Aman, Abhay Deol, Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah were among other celebrities who backed the movement. Diljit Dosanjh also condemned the violence and called for peaceful resolution.
Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh-based education reformer, became one of the prominent faces of the agitation. He joined the protest and observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
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What Was the CJP Protest About?
The CJP protest started after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant compared unemployed activists to cockroaches. The movement gained attention by demanding the resignation of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak irregularities.
The protest at Jantar Mantar continued for weeks. On July 20, the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march led to clashes between protesters and police. Eventually, the protest led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Suresh Oberoi questioned the role of celebrities who supported the protest without knowing all the facts. He also asked about Sonam Wangchuk’s involvement in the agitation.
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