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Mukesh Khanna says CJP doesn't represent students or Gen Z
Published 31 July 2026 ยท india
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the recent Gen Z protests, reacting to the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the recent Gen Z protests, reacting to the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and backing criticism over the alleged use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The actor described some protesters as "cockroaches" and alleged that they did not represent genuine students. His comments come days after actress-politician Kangana Ranaut sparked a row by referring to some protesters as "gutter chhaap" and condemning the language used during the demonstrations and on social media.
Published: July 31, 2026 โข 10:26 PM IST ยท Updated: July 31, 2026 โข 11:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the recent Gen Z protests, reacting to the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and backing criticism over the alleged use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The actor described some protesters as "cockroaches" and alleged that they did not represent genuine students.
His comments come days after actress-politician Kangana Ranaut sparked a row by referring to some protesters as "gutter chhaap" and condemning the language used during the demonstrations and on social media.