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'Punjabion ko naa sikhaao...': Diljit Dosanjh's pointed message amid CJP row

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

During his performance at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Diljit Dosanjh firmly rejected external pressure to conform to political agendas while advocating for his long-delayed biographical film project. The remarks specifically addressed grievances raised by Cockroach Janta Party members regarding his stance during earlier student movements. In response to the stage comments, opposition figure Abhijeet Dipke posted an online statement expressing respect for the musician and suggesting an end to the ongoing dispute.

Key points

  • Diljit Dosanjh publicly defended his film Satluj and asserted that critics should not lec…: Diljit Dosanjh publicly defended his film Satluj and asserted that critics should not lecture Punjabis on fighting battles.
  • Political critic Abhijeet Dipke attempted to de-escalate the public controversy by acknow…: Political critic Abhijeet Dipke attempted to de-escalate the public controversy by acknowledging past hurt while reaffirming his admiration for the singer.
  • Strict metropolitan traffic restrictions along Bhishma Pitamah Marg required attendees to…: Strict metropolitan traffic restrictions along Bhishma Pitamah Marg required attendees to utilize public transportation and ride-hailing services.

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Punjabi singer-actor

Diljit Dosanjh took to the stage in New Delhi on Friday, for his Aura India Tour concert. Besides rocking the stage and belting out his hit tracks, the singer also went viral for his comments which were perceived to be a dig at the

CJP.

Addressing the backlash over his "I'm an artist," remark, Dosanjh seemingly took a swipe at those who allegedly mocked his film 'Satluj' during the protests in Delhi, over his decision to steer clear of politics.

Addressing the audience, Diljit said, "I love all of you because I am an artist, bro. I am being quiet, so let me stay quiet. I support all of you. But don't teach Punjabis how to fight."

He then addressed the alleged digs at his film, saying, "The film you are making fun of on stage, Jaswant Singh Khalra's film, we fought for that film for a long time. I love all of you. If someone hates us, it's okay. But I love all of you."

The singer further asserted that Punjabis did not need lessons from anyone…

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