'Dhruv Rathee Is a Star of This Country': Vijeta Dahiya Defends YouTuber Amid CJP Protest

Political analyst and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya has strongly pushed back against allegations linking the NEET protest movement to the so-called "Dhruv Rathee gang," calling such claims baseless and unnecessary distractions from the issues being raised.

In an exclusive conversation with Oneindia, Dahiya was asked about attempts by critics to associate the campaign with YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. He dismissed the allegation, arguing that people should not give undue importance to every claim circulating on social media.

"People can say whatever they want," Dahiya said, before going on to praise Rathee's work on public issues.

"Dhruv Rathee is a star of this country. He has raised his voice for the youth, farmers, women and many other causes," he said.

Responding to allegations linking the movement to the "Dhruv Rathee gang," CJP Spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya dismissed the claim as baseless, arguing that people should not lend credibility to every narrative circulating on social media. Calling #DhruvRathee "a star of this… pic.twitter.com/FilD3nYDeu

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The exchange became noteworthy when Dahiya questioned whether journalists should amplify every allegation made online, arguing that public discourse should be driven by independent analysis rather than social media narratives.

His comments come amid growing attention on the Cockroach Janata Party's campaign over alleged NEET irregularities. Dahiya maintained that the movement's focus remains on accountability and reforms in the examination system, rather than personalities or online labels.

The remarks are likely to draw attention given Rathee's significant online following and his frequent involvement in political debates on social media. However, Dahiya insisted that attaching labels to the movement does little to address the concerns being raised by students and activists.

Drones, additional police personnel and heightened security marked preparations for the Jantar Mantar protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Friday, joining protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination-related irregularities.

Ahead of the demonstration, Dipke had said he was "looking forward to meeting everyone at Jantar Mantar" after landing in the national capital from Boston. In a post on X, he called for a peaceful protest, stating, "We have to lead this movement with love and peace."

Earlier this week, Dipke announced that he would return to India on June 6 to lead the protest campaign. Education reform advocate and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk had also expressed support for the agitation, saying he would join the demonstration if Pradhan did not step down by June 5.

Authorities have meanwhile stepped up security across Delhi, with additional police personnel deployed at key locations. Drone surveillance and enhanced monitoring arrangements were also put in place around Jantar Mantar and other sensitive areas to maintain law and order during the protest.