21 July,2026 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kangana Ranaut. Pic via ANI
Actor-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has once again weighed in on the ongoing CJP protests over alleged NEET examination irregularities, claiming that Members of Parliament inside the Parliament complex feared the demonstrators could turn violent during Monday's 'Chalo Sansad' march.
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Kangana said all parliamentarians were inside the Parliament premises when thousands of protesters gathered outside. "All parliamentarians were inside the Parliament. We all were scared, thinking that the mob might attack us. I appreciate Delhi Police for playing the role of a shield, not letting people get harmed," she said.
The actor also praised the Delhi Police for handling the situation, saying they protected both lawmakers and the public amid the tense atmosphere outside Parliament.
Kangana also reiterated her criticism of the protesters and the Opposition, maintaining that governments elected by the people should not be pressured into taking decisions through public demonstrations. Referring to demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, she said those seeking to influence the government should first seek a public mandate through elections.
"It is the right of the government chosen by the people to decide how to run the government. If you feel so strongly, you should stand for election yourself. You cannot arm-twist the government into deciding who to sack and who to keep," she said.
The BJP MP further criticised Opposition MPs for disrupting proceedings inside Parliament while simultaneously supporting protests outside. According to Kangana, Parliament exists to debate public issues and hold the government accountable through discussion, not through disruptions or demonstrations.
Her remarks came a day after thousands participated in the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and the resignation of the Education Minister. The protest led to clashes between demonstrators and security personnel, with Delhi Police stating that 118 police personnel and 60 protesters were injured during the crackdown.
Meanwhile, the protest has continued to receive support from several public figures. Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh urged authorities to listen to the students' demands, saying they deserved to be treated with dignity despite differences in opinion. His statement came as Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited injured protesters admitted to Delhi hospitals following Monday's clashes.
The protests remain one of the biggest talking points of the ongoing Monsoon Session, with demonstrations and political exchanges continuing both inside and outside Parliament.
