A video featuring Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya at a student event in Delhi has sparked widespread discussion online, with social media users divided over her on-stage appearance during a musical performance.The clip originates from the 'Speak Up! A Conversation That Matters' forum held on June 15, 2026, at Bharati Vidyapeeth's BVICAM campus in Paschim Vihar. During the event, Dahiya briefly joined in as a rap performance of the song "Azadi" from the film 'Gully Boy' played on stage, dancing along with the music.The SpeakUp 2026 programme brought together a range of speakers and content creators, including Shyam Meera Singh, Harsh Chhikara, Mukesh Mohan, Vijeta Dahiya, Raghav Trivedi and Neha Sharma.
The forum centred on discussions related to youth participation, social issues, digital media and public discourse. However, videos of Dahiya's dance quickly gained traction online, drawing attention away from the broader conversations that took place during the event.The viral clip triggered mixed reactions across social media platforms. While some users criticised the performance and questioned whether it suited the tone of a discussion-focused programme, others dismissed the criticism and viewed the moment as harmless participation in a cultural segment.Several critics described the video as awkward, with some contrasting it against the party's recent campaigns on issues such as education reforms and examination paper leaks.One user wrote, "Invite a clown, expect a circus," while another remarked that the event appeared more like a concert than a discussion forum.Supporters, however, argued that the clip was being viewed without proper context. They said engaging with students through music and informal interactions should not be considered controversial.Many also praised Dahiya for appearing approachable and energetic, arguing that public figures can connect with audiences in both serious and light-hearted settings.The discussion comes as the Cockroach Janata Party continues to attract attention over its activism on education-related issues, including protests linked to the NEET paper leak controversy and alleged irregularities in the examination system.The party was also recently in the spotlight after CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was slapped during a protest rally in Jaipur, an incident that resulted in a commotion at the venue and the detention of six people by police.