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'Youth deserve to be heard without fear': Riteish Deshmukh backs student protestors after police lathi charge
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Riteish Deshmukh backed student protestors after Delhi Police lathi charge on July 21, 2026.
Deshmukh urged the administration to initiate a dialogue with protestors and said youth deserve to be heard without fear.
Protests by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) turned violent with clashes and lathi charge by Delhi Police.
CJP delegation met Union Health Minister JP Nadda to discuss demands.
Protestors allege irregularities in education sector, including NEET exam paper leaks.
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