Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan urged students to stay patient amid the growing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest that has seen thousands of students come onto the streets, demanding reforms in the education system and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dhawan said that understanding the students’ needs is essential, but stressed maintaining peace and having faith in the government. The protest has refused to fizzle out despite the government’s assurances, with the students adamant on demanding accountability and the resignation of the education minister.
Dhawan is not the only one to speak on the ongoing issue. Two-time world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medalist said that students’ voices must be heard by the government.
“Students are the future. Listen before they stop speaking. Nations don’t grow by silencing questions. They grow by answering them. Dialogue safeguards tomorrow. That is democracy,” she said.
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India legend Yuvraj Singh said, “To every child, student, woman and man: you deserve the opportunity to learn in peace, grow with safety and chase your dreams. Your well-being is the foundation of a brighter India. Let’s come together to build communities of care, opportunity, and hope. Through dialogue we can find an amicable solution for the sake of India’s future.”
Students are the future. Listen before they stop speaking. Nations don’t grow by silencing questions. They grow by answering them. Dialogue safeguards tomorrow. That is democracy. 🇮🇳#IStandWithStudents
— Nikhat Zareen (@nikhat_zareen) July 21, 2026
Our youth is the future of our country. It is important to realize their dreams but it is equally important to have patience in difficult times and to have faith in the country’s institutions and government. I believe that the solution to every challenge comes from patience…
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 23, 2026
What PM Modi Said On Protest?
Reacting to the protest, the Indian PM said that the government will set up a fast-track court for exam fraud, adding that nothing is more important than the welfare and future of the youth of the country.
“Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!” Modi wrote on X on Thursday.
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“We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared.”
