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Rumours that singer Arijit Singh publicly reacted to the ongoing CJP student protests have gone viral on social media. Many media outlets have claimed that the playback singer shared a message supporting the students and condemning the alleged police action.
However, there is currently no independently verifiable public evidence to confirm the authenticity of the purported post.
The claims started doing rounds after screenshots allegedly taken from Arijit Singh’s X account circulated on social medoa. However, the singer’s profile is private, and this makes the post inaccessible to those who do not follow him. Hence, the screenshots could not be verified independently at the time of writing.
Several news websites and social media pages have reported that Arijit Singh shared a message expressing concern over the police action during the CJP-led “Chalo Sansad” protest. According to these reports, the singer allegedly wrote that violence against students was unacceptable. He went on to urge authorities to engage in dialogue instead of using force.
It is to be noted that Arijit Singh has not issued any public statement or official clarification confirming that the screenshot is genuine. The singer has also not made the post visible to the general public due to the privacy settings on his X account.
Verdict
Unverified.
Claims that Arijit Singh supported the CJP protest are at present based on screenshots and media reports. These cannot be independently authenticated as his X account is private. Until the singer publicly confirms the post or makes it accessible, the authenticity of the message cannot be independently verified.
What Happened During The July 20 Parliament March?
The controversy comes in the backdrop of the CJP’s “Chalo Sansad” march on July 20. Thousands of protesters attempted to march towards Parliament demanding education reforms, action over repeated exam paper leaks and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Delhi Police stopped the march, and cited the absence of permission. This led to clashes in which police used tear gas and batons to disperse protesters. Several demonstrators and opposition leaders were detained. Videos from the protest triggered criticism and prompted many public figures to speak out.
Delhi Police has, however, denied allegations of the usage of pellet guns against protesters. They have maintained that it acted in accordance with the law.
