Addressing reporters outside Parliament, the BJP MP defended government educational initiatives while cautioning against the political exploitation of students.
NEW DELHI — Actor and Mathura BJP MP Hema Malini addressed the ongoing demonstrations organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) near Parliament on Monday, advocating for constructive dialogue rather than street protests to address student grievances. Speaking to reporters following the opening day of the Monsoon Session, the actor-turned-politician emphasized that public agitations do not yield productive policy solutions.
The comments arrived as protests over national examination irregularities expanded, drawing solidarity from prominent film personalities and civil society figures at Jantar Mantar.
1. Dialogue Over Street Agitation
Responding to media queries regarding student participation in the agitations, Hema Malini defended the Union Government’s track record in education and cautioned against drawing students into political controversies.
💬 Key Statements from Hema Malini:
🗣️ On Protests ➔ "If there is any problem, it should be discussed properly. Protesting in this manner will solve nothing."
🎓 On Student Roles ➔ "Students should not be misled. They should be clearly informed about the actual issue instead of being disturbed."
🏛️ On Government ➔ "Our Modi government has always supported the youth and the education system."
When questioned regarding the protesters’ core demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Hema Malini declined to comment in detail, stating that the government leadership would determine the appropriate response.
2. Expanding Celebrity Support & Ayodhya Theft Queries
While parliamentarians urged dialogue, the agitation at Jantar Mantar garnered significant traction from the arts and film fraternity over the weekend.
Cross-Sector Responses to the Agitation
| Issue / Stakeholder Group | Key Developments & Statements | Current Position / Action |
| Film Fraternity Support | Actors Prakash Raj, Shabana Azmi, and Poonam Pandey visited Jantar Mantar; celebrities including Hrithik Roshan and Sonakshi Sinha shared social media updates. | Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj helped student hunger-strikers break their fast on Monday morning. |
| CJP Leadership Update | CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike at the request of activist Sonam Wangchuk. | CJP delegates Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das met Union Health Minister JP Nadda for preliminary discussions. |
| Ayodhya Ram Mandir Theft | Asked about reported thefts at the Ayodhya temple, Hema Malini called for strict punitive action regardless of the perpetrator’s status. | Noted that multiple arrests have been made and promised full judicial process. |
Timeline of Recent Events Outside Parliament
Key Perspective: The opening day of the Monsoon Session highlighted a sharp contrast in approaches—while parliamentary representatives urge formal administrative discussions, civil society groups and student organizations continue to press for immediate legislative accountability on national testing standards.
