Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has joined the growing list of voices reacting to the controversy surrounding the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest near Parliament in Delhi. The protest reportedly turned violent and has sparked a political debate across the country.
Known for speaking his mind on social and political issues, Kashyap took to Instagram Stories to share a cryptic post that questioned police action during the incident.
Anurag Kashyap's cryptic post on police action
In his Instagram post, Kashyap wrote in Hindi: "Wardi pehenne ke liye aatma ka, aatmiyta ka, sabka sauda karna padta hai. Maloom nahi tha. Kya ek police wala hai is desh mein jo khada ho ke bol sake main iss aadesh ka palan nahin karoonga kyonki ye galat hai."
Translated to English, the post means: "I did not know that wearing a uniform requires one to sell their soul, their humanity. Is there a single police officer in this country who can stand up and say, 'I will not follow this order because it is wrong'?"
According to Bollywood Hungama, Kashyap's post was a direct reaction to the ongoing controversy surrounding the CJP protest, which has drawn sharp reactions from various public figures.
Context of the CJP protest controversy
The CJP protest near Parliament in Delhi reportedly turned violent, leading to a political firestorm. The incident has triggered debates about police conduct and the right to protest in the country.
Kashyap's post did not explicitly mention the CJP protest by name, but the timing and context of his message clearly linked it to the controversy. His words questioned whether police officers have the moral courage to refuse orders they believe are unjust.
"Wardi pehenne ke liye aatma ka, aatmiyta ka, sabka sauda karna padta hai." — Anurag Kashyap on Instagram
Our Take: A filmmaker's moral question
Anurag Kashyap's post is not just about the CJP protest — it raises a deeper question about authority and conscience. In our view, his words reflect a growing frustration among many citizens who feel that institutions are not acting independently.
Whether you agree with his politics or not, the question he asks is valid: Should police officers blindly follow orders, or do they have a duty to question unjust commands? This is a debate that goes beyond one protest and touches the core of how democracy functions.
Kashyap's voice adds to the public discourse, but the real answer lies in how institutions respond to such criticism.
