Kavita Kaushik Defends Student Protest, Tells Delhi Police: 'Mere Desh Ke Bachchon Par Haath Mat Uthana'

Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) converged at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday (July 19, 2026) as the party prepared to march towards Parliament. They are seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The mobilisation came despite Delhi Police enforcing restrictions that prohibit marches, protests, and gatherings of five or more people without prior approval.

Amid this, Kavita Kaushik has reacted to the protests by appealing to the Delhi Police to show compassion after activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed from the protest site on the 20th day of his hunger strike

In a video on Instagram, the FIR actress, known for her role of Chandramukhi Chautala, urged officers to act with humanity.

She said in the clip to remember that these people protesting in Jantar Mantar are citizens of the country, hence, they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. She appealed to them to remember that they also have parents, and children at home.

“Delhi Police, aap logon se ek nivedan karna tha. Ek baat hai ki aap logon ki bhi toh families hongi na. Maa-baap, bachche, bhai-behen, rishtedar (Delhi Police, I wanted to make a request to you. The thing is, you all have families too, don’t you? Parents, children, siblings, relatives),” Kavita said in her video.

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She further explained why students have been protesting, saying the issue goes beyond exams and directly impacts people’s lives. Referring to medical emergencies, she said every family expects to find a competent doctor when a loved one requires urgent care, adding that this is why so many students have taken to the streets.

“Toh kal ko bhagwan na kare unhein koi medical emergency ho. Aur unhein koi farzi doctor na mile balki ek achcha real doctor unki jaan bacha sake. Isiliye ye bachche protest kar rahe hain (So, God forbid, if they were to face a medical emergency in the future, they wouldn’t encounter a fake doctor but would instead be treated by a genuine, competent doctor who could save their lives. That is why these students are protesting),” she added.

Kavita added, “Toh jo bhi ho mere desh ke bachchon par, desh ke nagrikon par haath mat uthana, hurt mat karna unko. Bas itna hi kehna hai. Apne bal ka pradarshan inke saamne mat karna (So, whatever happens, do not raise a hand against the children or citizens of my country; do not hurt them. That is all I have to say. Do not display your might before them.”

Kavita finished her video asking the cops to have a conscience while doing their duty. “Aadesh chahe jo bhi ho aapka bhi toh ek mann hai, ek dimaag hai, ek conscious hai. Uss conscious ka hi istemaal karna (Regardless of the order, you too have a mind, an intellect, and a conscience. You must make use of that very conscience). Mere desh ke bachchon par haath mat uthana. Bas yahi nivedan karna hai. Thank you (Do not raise a hand against the children of my country. That is all I wish to request. Thank you).”

Education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar since June 28, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, including the reported paper leak. Organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), the protest has drawn students and supporters calling for greater accountability in the education system.